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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
AMER STARTS REFORMS.
Ruler of Afghanistan Divorces All
But Four of His Wives and
Makes That the Limit. Is

London, March 9.-Mail advices re-
ceived here from Kabul say the ameer
of ~Afghanistan has divorced all but
four of his wives. The divorced
women are allowed to remarry at
their pleasure, and the ameer has
promised lifelong support to those
who do not marry again. He has
also decreed by beat of drum that
none of his subjects shall. hereafter
have more than four wives, and that
all in excess of this number must be
divorced.
The ameer is also suppressing evil
doors with an iron hand. In recent
proclamation he ordered that anyone
convicted of haunting another on &C.
count of his religion shall be blown
from a lannon's mouth. This pun
ishment has already been inflicted.
Robbers are placed in cages, which
are hung prominently in the thor
oughfares as a warning to others.
Another proclamation of the ameer,
evidently aimed against those who
attempt to corner grain, DEGREES that
everyone possessing grain in excess
of what is absolutely necessary for
the support of his family for four
months shall sell it. If he fails to
do so his whole supply will be taken
bv force.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
POLICE ARE BAFFLED,
Unable to Secure Convincing Evi-
dence in Burdick Case.
NO FURTHER FACTS UNEARrHED.
Woman who Has Been Under Sue.
picion Still Free from Arrest-Be.
lief Grows That Slayer Will Not
Be Brought to Justice.

Buffalo, N. Y, March 7.-That the
murderer of Edwin L. Burdick will
never be brought to Justice is becom-
ing general belief. During the last
SO hours of hard work on the mysteri-
Gus tragedy not an iota of informa-
ton of sufficient Importance to be
termed evidence has been unearthed
by the police. The one woman who
has been under strong suspicion and
who has become known as the "police
suspect" is believed to be guiltless so
far as the crime is concerned by some
of the oficialsof the police department.
and the district attorneys Office, and
they are convinced that all efforts to
fasten the crime upon her will be I'M
avadling. They do not pretend to have
any clear idea who the murderer is:
they simply say that the right trail has
not been struck. The probability Of an
immediate arrest being made in the
case grows slighter every hour. Other
officials are as sanguine as ever that
an arrest will be made. They will not
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11

predict when. 1t may be made at any
moment; it may not be for week.
Among those who remain mistaken
in this belief is Superintendent Bull.
He was asked Friday evening if he
suspected the same person. now as be-
ing the slayer of 'Burdick as he did
earlier in the week. II do" he replied
emphatically.
''And do you believe a woman killed
Burdick?''
81 do; that is my opinion
'WiH all arrest be made?''
81 am confident there will be-" re-
piled Mr.. Bull.
An interesting development of the
day was the statement made by Chief
of Detectives Cusack that the golf
stick theory had been abandoned. He
is satisfied that the putter was not
used in committing the murder. He
also expressed the conviction that the
weapon used was carried away from
the house. He is sure of that, but he
is not so sure that it was carried to
the house by the murderer. Neither
will he venture an opinion as to the
kind of weapon used.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
CRASHES INTO STOCK CARS.
passenger Train ON Missouri Pacific
!! Wrecked and Several Per-
:: sons Are Injured.

/ Pueblo, COL, March 9.-The St. Louis
limited train on the Missouri Pacific
road, which left Pueblo at 1880 D. M,
was wrecked at Boone Station, 20
miles east of here, at two o'clock, by
running into a string of stock cars
ION the siding. The engine was
wrecked, and number of stock cars
were splintered.
The injured are: Thomas Lasater.
mail clerk, of Pueblo, leg sprained and
foot bruised; j. +. Vernon, chef on
dining car, arm sprained and internal
injuries; G. j. Ruhaport, news agent,
of Kansas City, arm sprained; w. C..
Knight, passenger, of St. Louis, hip
bruised and finger cut.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
VICTIM OF CANCER.
Capt. William Winder, Veteran Of
Mexican and Civil Wars, Dies
in Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., March Capt. Will
liam A. Winder, one of the most
prominent government officials in the
west, died of cancer at his apart
ments at the Willard hotel Friday,
aged so. Capt. Winder won fame on
the battlefields of the Mexican and
civil wars, and for eighteen years
has been allotting agent of the land
department at Rosebud Agency, S.
ID. He was brother-in-law of Ad-
miral George Dewey, and has a son,
William Winder, who is in command
of the Michigan, now stationed at
Erie, Pa. He leaves a widow who was
daughter of ex-Gov. Goodwin, of
New Hampshire. The body will be
taken to Portsmouth, N. H., for in
terment.
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TRADE REVIEW.
business Ahead of Last Years Record
" and In Growing still
Better.

New York, March 7.-Bradstreet's
says: business is ahead of last wear
and still expanding. This is indi-
Gated by the generally good reports
received from eastern and western
trade centers, and is confirmed by
largest on record February bank
clearings and simply enormous gross
railway earnings returns. Southern
trade and crop preparations are
dulled or retarded by heavy rains and
rising rivers, but it is to be noted
that despite this influence receipts of
cotton are heavier than year ago
and had some influence in bringing
about a reaction in cotton prices this
week. Special activity is noted by
jobbers in all lines of wearing ap-
pareL dry goods, clothing, shoes, mil
linery, hats and caps, and retail trade
in these lines is also expanding. Ac-
tive preparations for heavy sea-
sons building are indicated by a
large demand for lumber, light and
heavy hardware, paints and glass.
There is also stronger tone to iron
and STEEL"
R. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review
of Trade says: Further improve.
ment in the movement of freight and
fuel makes the general situation
more. favorable, although shippers
are still constantly complaining and
pig iron furnaces are not able to
run steadily. Numerous labor strug-
giles also interrupt manufacturing
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
NEGRO PLANS FOR 1904:
In New York - Work for Presi-
dents denomination.

New York, March 1.-THE attitude
assumed by President Roosevelt to-
ward the negro has been Endorsed in a
rousing mass meeting of colored peo-
pie held in the Bethel Methodist Epis-
copal church in this city, at which
Bishop w. B. Derrick made stirring
appeal to his people to turn their eyes
to the "door of hope opened by the
president" to the black race. The men
ton of the name of the president by
the speaker drew forth tremendous
applause from both men and women.
The bishop INDUCED in bitter denup-
citation of Senator Tillman, of South
Carolina.
The meeting was the first step to-
ward the formation of "Roosevelt's
1nvincibles," which organization will
favor the denomination of President
Roosevelt. Bishop Derrick will speak
in Philadelphia on similar mission,
and will address the colored men in
many of the principal cities of the
country and organize them into local
branches of "Roosevelt's Invincibles,"
who will use every effort toward plac-
ing the colored men as delegates in the
next national convention.
At the close of his speech the bishop
offered the following resolutions,
which were adopted amid cheers:
'Resolved, That in his excellency
the president, the Hon. Theodore
Roosevelt, the liberty of the world has
a most fervent defender, civilization a
gallant representative, humanity a
generous protector. the American ma
ton a type of civil valor and heroic
self-denial which ought to characterize
the first magistrate of republic
"Resolved, That we recognize that
the great and unfinished task of Lin
coin has fallen into his hands and will
be properly and successfully accom-
plished for the happiness and pros
perity of the nation.
"Resolved, That we pledge ourselves
from this time henceforth to use our
influence for his nomination and cleo
ton to the presidency in 1904.
"Resolved, That we form ourselves
into an association to be known as
"Roosevelt's Invincibles,' recommend
ing similar organiza tons to be formed
throughout the country"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11

yet mills and shops are producing
freely as rule. Jobbers and whole
salers are busy, while spring retail
trade has opened very we'll in many
lines, notably wearing apparel. Per-
mits for building operations show
large gains over last years figures,
giving additional strength to lumber
and other materials.
Failures this week numbered 229
in the United States against 176 last
year, and 16 in Canada, compared
with II year ago."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Raid Investment Concern.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 9.-The police
caused a sensation here Saturday by
raiding the Keystone Development
company, closing the Offices and ar
resting six officers on a charge of
conspiracy to defraud. The company
has been in existence about two
months and has been promoting a
scheme to procure homes upon small
monthly payments. Up to date they
have issued 3,40o contracts, and at the
present rate these contracts will ag-
gregate $20,400,000 in a year. The
books are now being audited and the
hearing has been fixed for next Fri
day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Bold Attempt Mt Robbery.

- Johannesburg, March IA desper-
ate attempt at highway robbery in
the center of johannesburg was
made Friday. A couple of men at
tackled two customs officers convey
ing $4,000 to the bank, and, throwing
pepper in their eyes, secured the
money bags, which they threw to a
horseman, who galloped off. The
horseman in his flight knocked down
man named Brandon, who was IA
tally injured and soon expired. Sub
sequently the horse bolted and I'M
seated it's rider, who was then ar
rested and the money recovered. :.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
In Satisfactory.

Buenos Ayres, March 9.-The Nacion
publishes an interview with Foreign
Minister Drago in which the minister
declares that Senior Garcia Merou, the
Argentine minister at Washington, has
telegraphed to him announcing that
the response of Secretary Hay to an
Argentine note setting forth the Ar
gentine governments ideas regarding
Venezuela and Monroeism, is salts
factory.
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port that Mr.. Cleveland reversed the
policy of Mr.. Harrison. On retiring
from that position, in November, 1898
INF. Blount left public life and has
since remained quietly at home at.
ftendlng to his private business. He was
q lawyer by profession, but had not
toeen in active practice for many years.
He is one of the largest landowners
In middle Georgia and man of wealth.
He leaves wife and four children
Judge James H. Blount, of the court
of first instance at large in the Philip
pines; Joseph Blount, of Washington
-. c., employed in the interstate com
merce commission; Mrs. Walter D. La
mar, of Macon, and an unmarried
daughter, Fannie.
! A Veteran Dies.
Hartford, Conn.,, March 9.-Mai. Gen.
William Buel Franklin died Sunday at
MS home in this city, aged so years.
he had been in poor health for several
years and had failed perceptibly since
the death of his wife, three years ago.
lie was born in Franklin, Pa, Febru-
airy ~, 1923, and was the son of Wal
tier s. Franklin, who was clerk of the
mouse of representatives. Gen. Frank
Tin was graduated from West Point in
1888 and was classmate of Gen. U. S.
Grant. He served in the Mexican war.
IN 1861 ne was appointed colonel of
the Twelfth United States infantry
and Immediately was made brigadier
general of volunteers. In 1862 he was
brevetted brigadier general, U. S. A.,
Tor gallant conduct before Richmond
and the same year was appointed ma
3or general of volunteers. He COM
manded the Sixth army corps and was
an command of the left wing of the
army of the Potomac in the battle
of South mountain and in command
OF the Sixth army corps at the battle
or Antletam. Gen. Franklin resigned
from the army in 1866, with the rank
OF major general of volunteers and
brevet major general, U. S. A., and
came to this city to live. He was made
vice president and general manager
of the Colts Patent Fire Arms Manu.
Featuring company. He was commits
s1oner general for the United States
to the Paris exposition in 1888 and was
decorated with the Legion of Honor,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Victim of Blood Poisoning.

Denver, March flames Stettaner,
a prominent clubman and fnancier.
OF Chicago, died at Mercy hospital, in
this city, of blood poisoning, resulting
from scratch inflicted on his neck
when shaving. The injury was re-
ceived week ago. A day or so later
erysipelas set in and was followed by
a complication of kidney trouble. The
body has been shipped to Chicago for
burial. Mr.. Stettaner left fortune
estimated at $5,OO0,O0O.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
ARE CALLED BY DEATH
Close Of Career Of Hon. James Il.
i Blount.
MEMBER OF CONGRESS FOR 20 YEARS
WAS Commissioner to Hawaii and on
His Report Cleveland Reversed
Policy. of Harrls0n-Death
l.. of Mai. Gen. franklin.

' Macon. Ga, March 9.-Hon. James
a.. Blount, for 20 years member of
congress from Georgia, and after
wards commissioner paramount to
the Hawaiian islands during the Sec
ond Cleveland term, died here Sunday
OF congestion of the lungs. Mr.. Blount
mas been in impaired health for two
gears. His last public service was
commissioner paramount to the Ha-
wallan islands during President Cleve-
lands second term. It was on his re-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Policeman Killed.

Waterbury, Conn, March 9.-Riot-
ing has broken out again in this city,
and as result Policeman Paul Mendel-
sohn is lying dead at police headquar-
ters, having been shot to death while
riding on a car which was attacked bv
strike sympathizers. The officer died
while being attended by physician
at the police station. The motorman
OF the car was also injured by another
bullet and the conductor was beaten
numerically.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Will Soon Be Freed.

] Los Angeles, CAL, March 9.-Accord-
ing to letter received in this city from
Gov. Pardee, F. B. Kenneth, former
chief of police of st. Louis, and we'll
known in political circles in that city,
will be released from the California
state prison in a week or two. Ken
nett killed Detective Lawson in this
city about nine years ago on account
of q dispute over money which Kenneth
claimed was due him for services as
eprivate detective. influential friends
Il St. Louis have been at work to OBJ
I'm Kennett,s release. IT, (. -. -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Pope Receives Pilrr,m..

Rome, March 9.-The pope Sunday
morning declared that he felt so well
that he ought not to make those who
had come considerable distances to
pay him homage wait, and according
ly, in spite of DR.. Lapponi's advice,
his holiness received 5000 pilgrims
from Berlin, Vienna and Belgium,
and bestowed on them his blessing.
Pope Leo was loudly acclaimed by
the pilgrims.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11

Carbondale, ILL.,, March 9.-The IS
months-old child of John knapp waa
instantly killed by cousin, $ seven
years old, who, while playing with .
shotgun, accidentally discharged tho
gun. The charge Of shot nearly sew
cred the child's head from its body.
The parents of the baby were away
from home when the accident oc-
Cured. ~ Is :, =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
The Pope Is Better.

Rome, March 7.-Au the sensational
reports circulated regarding the
health of the pope are unfounded. Al
though his holiness is not yet re-
stored to his normal condition, he is
better than he was Thursday, so much
so that he gave his usual audience to-
Cardinal Rampolla and later had a
conference with the secretary of state.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Stewart Nominated.

Chicago, March 9.-Graeme Stewart
was nominated for mayor by the re-
publicans by vote of COZ against 33s
for John M. Harlan. Stewards nomi-
nation was made unanimous and Har-
Ian promised his support. Other nom
nations were Thomas Shaughnessy
for treasurer, Frederick C. Bender for
city clerk, and John F. Smulski for
city attorney.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Fugitive CAPTURED.

Los Angeles, CAL, March T.
Deputy Sheriff Thomas V. Morrison,
of Cook county, Illinois, left for Chi
cago Friday with Elton M. Wood, in
dicted for the embezzlement of $685.
525 from David J. Stewart two years
ago. Wood was arrested in this city
practically in destitute circumstances.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Hotel Burned.

Watertown, n. Y, March 7.-Fire
destroyed the Otis house, one of the
largest hotels in this city, and com
pletely Quilted the numerous stores
in the block. The hotel was crowded
with guests and many narrow es-
capes were reported. Loss, $20O. 900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Fire i'm La Croase. W..

La Crosse, Wis, March 9.-Fire Sum
day destroyed the plant of the La
Crosse Engraving company and the
store of Spavrum & Hulberg, cloth
iers. Stocks in adjoining stores were
damaged. A falling roof endangered
the lives of 5000 persons who, re-
turning from church, were looking
at the fire. The loss is $4,000; insur-
ance, $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Lawmaker Dies.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 9.-Sen-
ator I: j. Gibson, of Branchville, Ind,
representing the joint senatorial dis
trict composed of Crawford, Perry
and Spencer counties in the upper
house of the Indiana legislature, died
Sunday of heart disease after a
short illness. He has been attending
the sessions until a few days ago.
The session closes TO-DAY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Two Killed.

Montreal, Canada, March 9. - The
Richelieu & Ontario Navigation com
pany's magnificent steamer Montreal.
in course of construction, was burned
to the waters edge Saturday night.
Hundreds of persons watched the fire
from the roof of an Allan Line shed.
which collapsed, and two persons were
killed and rs injured, some fatally.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Fued Ends i'm Murder.

ONein, Neb., March 7.Edward
Slattery,a farmer, shot and instant
" killed IS. w. Shaw, a stockman,
while the latter was on the way to
town. Slattery surrendered and was
released on bail. "a family feud was
the cause Of the: tragedy 8.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Noted Adventist Dead.

Battle Creek, Mich, March Fielder
Uriah Smith, for IS years continuously
the editor Of the Adventist Review and
Herald, and an author who is known
all over the world among that denom-
inatdon, died suddenly at his home here
Friday afternoon. -: - -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Bowen Signs with Belriu,n

Washington, March 9-Minister
Bowen and Baron Moncheur Saturday
signed the Belgium protocol for the
settlement Of that country's claims
against Venezuela. It follows the
lines of the American protocol and
provides that the queen Of the Meth
serlands shall name the umpire for
the commission, q. So s sz
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
MERRIAM RESIGNS.
Director of the Census Bureau to
Leave Washington to GO with
New York Firm,

Washington, March 9.-Gov. Mer.
riam, director of the census, placed
his resigna ton in the hands of the
president Saturday. 1t will take ef-
feet on May Is. Gov. Merriam resigns
to accept the vice presidency of the
International Mercantile Agency of
New York, and will remove from
Washington to that city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Big Strike Threatened.

Lowell, Mass, March 7.-Lowell is
threatened with probably the greatest
strike in her history. Fully 10000 oper-
atives in seven cotton mills have de-
manded an increase in wages of ten
per cent, to take effect March 81. This
is repetition of the demand of last
year. 49,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Instantly Killed.

Akron, O., March 7.-William Crock
EFT was instantly killed and George
Foss had his left leg broken at the
plant of the Webster Camp and Lane
company. The men were operating a
crane when the supports which held it
in place broke, allowing huge crank
to fall on the two men. Crockett's
neck was broken.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
situation Il senou..

Paducah, Ky, March 9.-The Ohio
river, although higher than since the
great food Of 1884, is still rising, as
are also the Wabash, Cumberland.
Tennessee and other tributaries, and
the situation from here to Cairo il
the worst that has been known for
10 years. q
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
TWO Men Killed.

Joplin, Mo-. March Earl Shaw.
and Less shellenberger were killed
Friday night at the Warren NINE
3ne7r here, by 9 bowlder weighing 8
ton, which fell on them. 8
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
Cruiser Launched

Elizabeth, y. J., March .. The cruis..
ser Chattanooga was launched at 3: 40.
Saturday afternoon. She slid grace.
fully full into the water, the launching and
ceremonies being most succeasfuuy
carried ont.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-03-11
BIG BARGE CAPSIzES.
Terrible Accident Occurs on Hud
son River.
PANIC is CAUSED BY BOYS FIGHT.
Many Men Are Hurled Into the
Swollen Stream - Three Bodies
Recovered-Fourtee Per-
sons Are Missing.

Glens Falls, N. Y, March 9.-Seven-
teen men are dead as result of the
capsizing Saturday of the ferryboat
used by workmen at Spier Falls, on
the Hudson river. Over 1000 men are
employed there in the construction of
the power dam of the Hudson River
Power Co. The laborers and many of
the masons are Italians. The men had
been in the habit of crossing small
bridge over the unfinished portion of
the dam, but the river has been rising,
and the company, fearing the bridge
was unsafe, destroyed it. Below the
work about half mile is a ferry. The
boat is scow-shaped affair, 80
feet long and 10 wide, operated
by means of cables. AS many as $50
men have been taken across on it at
one time.
story of the Disaster.
Friday when the men were being fer
ried across an Italian boy known as
"Cigarette'' fell overheard, but was
rescued. Saturday morning, while
70 or 80 men were aboard
the boat, the Italian boy who had fall
len over the previous day became
frightened and seized one of the tackle
ropes running from the overhead
cable to the stern. Some of the men
started toward him, and instantly the
boat careened and filled, every one be-
ing thrown into the water.
The Hudson, swollen by the freshet,
bore a score or more of struggling
men down the stream. Many caught
hold of the boat, which righted, and
chung there until pulled ashore. The
widest excitement prevailed. but the
current carried many of the men
toward the shore, and they were res
cued. Teams were quickly harnessed
and wagon loads of skilled log drivers
were sent down along the river to
points where the bodies were likely to
land. Dozens of dinner pals, hats and
coats were fshed out, but it was nearly
o'clock before the first body was
found, in a log jam two miles below
the dam. 1t was recognized as that of
Fred Forran, an Italian interpreter.
Shortly afterward the bodies of Mich
ael Kennedy and "Cigarette," the boy
who started the panic, were recovered.
Fourteen others are missing. It is I'M
likely all the bodies will be recovered.
The river is full of logs, and at the big
boom, five miles down the river, there
are many thousands of them.