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Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
MEASUREMENTS ALLEGED.
Findings Of Counsel in Metropolitan
Street Railway Case.

New York, Apr', 1.-THE Evening
Post prints the following:
The complete fiG;.ings Of Eugene A.
Philbin, former district attorney of
New York county. as counsel for cer-
tain stockholders of the Metropolitan
Street Railway company. have been
made public. This paragraph occurs:
1T is clear. therefore, when the
company's own statements are ana
lyzed, that the Interurban lease was
calculated to provide and has actually
provided many millions of dollars il
excess of the honest requirements Of
the Metropolitan company"
The report also finds that IN 1898,
1899, 1900 and 1901, the Metropolitan
company stated in its annual reports
to the state railroad commission that
1t had expended for construction and
equipment a sum in cash exceeding
by millions of dollars the actual sum
in cash which is proved by the COM
pany's general balance sheets to have
been so expended"
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
ARRESTED IN NEW YORK.
Young Woman Charged With Heavy
Thefts in England.

New York, April 17.-Resplendent
in jewels, wearing q rich cloak of
sable worth S2,500, Minna Williams,
handsome young woman, eyed TWEEN
ty-seven, was put in Ludlow street jail
Wednesday night. She was accused of
having stolen the cloak and other furs
and jewels to the aggregate value of
between $4,000 and $4,000 from the
family Of Albert Reittinger, wealthy
Englishman, by whom she had been
employed as governess for his chill
dren.
Miss Williams arrest was made un
der warrant issued by Commissioner
Shields on application of Charles Fox
counselor for the British consul gen
eral at this port.
She will have hearing before the
commissioner shortly, after which she
probably will be recommitted to the
Ludlow street Jail to await extradition
proceedings, the arrest being made on
information from the English author-
ties
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
MOB AFTER A NEGRO.
New York Police Prevent Threatened
lynchinu.

New York. April l7-One man was
shot and seriously wounded and
small riot caused when negro, John
ID. Tross, fired four shots, it is
charged. at Otto Richter. picture
frame manufacturer Only one bullet
took effect 1t struck Richter in the
left breast above the heart. His condi-
tiOn is serious. The negro was locked
up.
Tross came out of a saloon where.
he said he had been trying to get
work for friend. He asserts that as
he left the place men insulted him.
Then he drew his revolver. the police
charge, and fired at Richter. The
wounded man says he was merely an
OnloCker. The shots attracted a
crowd Of two or three hundred men
and boys. They pursued Tross. still
holding the revolver in his hand who
took refuge in a grocery store, where
he was captured by policeman. The
crowd fought to get at Tross and be-
sieged and nearly wrecked the store
before help arrived
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
YoUTsEY ON THE STAND.
Tells His Story Of the Killing Of Gov
srnor Coebel.

Frankfort, KY, April l7-Henry z.
Youtsey during the day for the first
time told on the witness stand his
story of the killing of the late Gov
ernor Goebel. He named James How
ard, the defendant, as the man who
fired the shot. Youtsey said he saw
Howard for the first time few min.
utes before the shooting. Howard had
a letter sent him several days before
by the witness at Governor Taylor's
dictation. Youtsey says he took How.
ard into the office of Caleb Powers
then secretary of state. which hal
been especially arranged for the shoot
ing. He showed Howard the Marlin
rife. the bullets and the window from
which the shooting was to be done.
He says Howard asked what he was 10
get for doing the shooting. What do
you want for it," Youtsey says he
asked and that Howard said he wanted
a pardon for killing George Baker
81 told him he could have that and
more, too" said Youtsey About
that time" said the witness. "Goebel
came in the gate and l pointed him
out to Howard and then ran from the
room. As | disappeared down the
steps to the basement l heard the
crack of Howard's rife"
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
KILLED eY COMRADES.
rartis, Solution Of New York Murder
Mystery.

New York. April 17.-Eight members
~ gang known to the agents OF the
united States secret service as the
ihost desperate lot Of Italian counter
ie'ers in this section Of the country
were arrested In this city as the mur'
aefers OF the man whose body. win
.hifteen stab wounds in the neck, wa
,ound on Tuesday morning. Tight
packed In barrel at the corner of
|'eventh street and Avenue d.
!. me dead man, although not YET
nnown by name. was member OF I n
sang and for days before his death Ge
was closely shadowed by secret sefv
;ee agents under the orders of WIN
IAN 5. Flynn. chief Of the local br-
eau who for some time has been
banning Wholesale roundup OF IN
aailan counterfeiters. That this man
WIS murdered by his comrades in the
sahg with which he had been idenii-
neu there Ia no doubt. and 1t Is thoush'
.na' the men locked up at police heal
quaiters planned his death and tha'
spne some OF them accomplished 1t with
heir own hands,.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Two lives were lost and four persons
seriously injured in a clearinghouse
fire at Junction Hollow, Pa.
The Grand Duke Alexis, head of the
Russian navy. is suffering from nephri-
tis and has been ordered abroad.
John A. Chisholm. member of
business firm Of Suspension Bridge, N.
Y. and recently president Of the Can
ners' National association. is dead.
A political malcOntent named Slad-
kopevtsev has been arrested at Mos
COW. where the cZar is staying. The
prisoner was found to have revolver
on his person.
Employees Of the Manhattan Ele-
waited railway of New York, number.
ing about 1000, are voting whether
they shall strike to enforce their de-
mand for a nine-hour working day.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
STEAMER STILL BURNING.
Dereiict Vessel Deserted Nine Months
AGO SIGHTED at Sea.

Honolulu, April 17.-Advices from
Japan received here on the Pacific
mail steamer China state that the dere-
lict British ship Fannie Kerr was
sighted on March % by the British
ship Heathdene. When sighted the
derelict was in lat. PISA north. long.
1874 west. Smoke was issuing from
the hull of the vessel and all her
masts were gone.
The Fannie Kerr, bound from New
Castle, Australia, for San Francisco,
was abandoned off Honolulu nine
months ago, and this is the first time
that the vessel has been sighted since
her crew deserted her. The ship was
on fire when she was abandoned, and
that she is still afioat is due TO the fact
that she has a steel hull.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
THE FIRST OUTBREAK.
Murderer Strung UP and CoIcred Res
idents Driven Out.

Joplin, Mo-, April 17.-Thomas Gill
yard, tramp negro, aged twenty
years, who shot and killed Policeman
c. Leslie while resisting arrest lin the
railroad yards, was taken from jail
by mob and lynched
Gilyard was captured shortly after
the murder and lodged in jail. During
the evening mob of several hundred
citizens formed and in spite of protes'
tations by the city attorney and sher'
ift battered in the wall of the Jail and
secured the negro. He was taken to
the nearest telegraph pole and strung
up.
The negro section of the city was
then visited houses fired and the ne
gro population driven from the town
The police were powerless and the re
monstrances of Mayor Trigg had nc
effect
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
FORTUNE FOR MISS TAYLOR.
Uncle Who Died in San Francisco Left
Her $500, 900.

Washington, April 17.-Miss Rebec-
ca J. Taylor, who recently sought un-
succ essfully in the district courts to
compel her reinstatement as clerk
in the war department, from which
Secretary Root dismissed her on ac-
count of articles published by her
sharply criticizing the administrations
Philippine policy. has received infor
nation that she has been left about
5000, 600 by the death of an uncle in
San Francisco Sunday night
Her case will be heard in the court
Of appeals in October.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
PATIENT ABLE TO WALK.
Or. Lorenz Removes Cast From Leg Of
Lolita Armour.

Chicago, April 17.-Dr. Adolph Lor-
enz the Austrian specialist. arrived IN
Chicago during the day for the pur
pose of removing the cast from the
leg of Lolita Armour, the young
daughter of J. Ogden Armour, upon
whom an operation for congenital dis
location of the hip was performed last
October Upon removing the cast the
limb was found tc be in perfect condl'
ton and the patient was able to walk
around the house without any dlfil
Guilty.
The operation was complete sue
cess" said DR.. Lorenz, but shah
have to be in constant attendance up
on the little one for three or loui
weeks before can be certain OF a
positive cure
After his sojourn in Chicago Dr.
Lorenz expects to make short West
0rn tour
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
WILL PAY DIVIDENDS.
Great Northern Directors Expected
Act Within Few Days.

New York, April l7-Despite the
reports from Washington 1t was SAID
that the officers of the Northern Sc
curities company understand that the
court will entertain an application on
appeal to have the appeal ac, as a
stay as regards dividends and the Vo.
ing of the shares of the suDsidiarS
companies. ..o
A quorum of the directors OF tne
Great Northern, it was SAID, was no"
In st. Paul and would take acton
probably within few days on the
preferred dividend which 1t Is under-
stood will be at the usual rate IL was
Also said that a meeting OF the North,
ern Pacific directors would be caiieu
probably for next week to act on tha'
cCmpanys dividend.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
FAST MAIL WRECKED.
Mail Clerk and Negro Fireman Meet
Death.

Castleberiy, Ala. April 17.-The fast
mail on the Louisville and Nashville
ran into an open switch and was
wrecked The engine plowed through
a freight car and with the mail and
baggage cars was entirely demolished.
Mail Clerk Donovan was killed ami
the negro fireman also met death. En-
gineer Wright was badly hurt. but It
is not believed fatally injured. Mail
Clerks Byers. Eaton and Stratton were
painfully injured. The passengers on
the train escaped injury.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
Under Police Protection.

Cleveland, April 1.-THE steamer
Empire City. ore laden from Duluth,
arrived here from Duluth during The
day and tied up to her dock under the
protection of large detail Of police
and detectives. A number Of the
striking firemen and oilers were on
hand when the steamer came in but
there was no attempt made to mOlest
the nOnuniOn men on her.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
ASK FURTHER CONCESSIONS.
AIbanians Not Satisfied With Reform
Plan Of Powers.

Constantinople, April lit is now
understood that the commission sent
by the sultan to appease the Albanl-
ans failed to secure their adhesion to
the reform scheme of the powers. ex-
cept on the condition that the Albani-
ans be allowed to choose their own
governors and civil officials and that
other minor concessions be granted
them.
The porte has decided to establish
military camp at Berizovitch and has
ordered nineteen battalions to con-
centrate there in view of possible
eventual operations against the Al
banians.
Great uneasiness has been aroused
In Turkish government circles by the
report that the Bulgarians in Mace
donia are preparing for general ris-
ing April 20, the second day OF the
Easter festivities Of the orthodox
church.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
PRESIDENT TO ASSIST.
Cornerstone of Gate to National PARK
viii Be Laid April 24.

Ciunabar. Mont, April l7.-secre,
az. och has not yet received word
."' president Roosevelt's arrival at
w.. Yellowstone. He expects, now
aU aar n hear from him during the day.
The nresident has accepted an IN
yitation to lay the cornerstone ~ ~ 81
new gate at the northern BOUNDARY nSo''r -.
Yellowstone. The ceremony wiz ~
during the afternoon OF April -; ra .me
last uay of the president stay mere; ;
a""; and viii be conducted by the grahd
,ndoe of Masons of Montana.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17

admit the right and justice of organ
lied labor properly conducted
Let this be our MOTTO he said,
fair play to the workingen and Amer
lea for us all employer and employe.
The sentiment was vigorously ap'
plauded
Pittsburg was selected as the place
of meeting for the convention next
wear
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
IMPORTANT LEGAL ACTION.
Suit to Test Validity Of Railroad Relief
Department.

Toledo, O., April 17.-An important
the regularity Of the Pennsylvania
has been instituted here. w. J. Gill,
who files the suit as attorney for q
woman whose husband was killed,
charges in his petition that the CON-
pany causes the employees to maintain
the relief fund to guard against losses
and damages by accident, thus saving
the company that expense. He says
that the case undoubtedly will 60 to
the supreme court and that its result
will affect thousands of railroad men
throughout the country. He hopes to
have the department declared illegal.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
PARRY AGAIN CHOSEN.
Re-EiecAed President of Manufactur.
ers' Assoc alton.

New Orleans, April 1.-THE Nation.
81 Association of Manufacturers has
elected the following officers:
President, David NJ. Parry. Indian.
apolis; secretary, Marshall Gushing.
new YORK; treasurer, F. H. Still, New
York.
J. Z. Nunemacher of Kentucky urged
the association to present united op.
position to what he termed the an.
archlstic and socialistic element which
controls many of the labor unions. 3"
but declared that the association must
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
,horers' Strike Closes Mill.

Portsmouth. O., April 1.-TWO nun.
ared ,aborers struck during the day at
tho Portsmouth Steel company piaht
for an increase from sl.So TO si.oo a
dav M The strike resulted in the I'M
mense mill being idle.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
international kindergarten Union.

Pittsburg. April 17.-Nearly 400 del.
egates, coming from almost every state
In the Union, Australia, Canada and
Germany, were present at the second
session of the tenth annual meeting
Of the international kindergarten
union here. Two meetings were held,
one in Carnegie Music hall and the
other in the lecture room.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
SHOOT DOWN STRIKERS.
Lake Captains Given Orders to Treat
Them as Pirates.

Chicago, April 17.-Following long
and hard fought battle along the river
front between the striking firemen and
the nonunion men w. II. Johnson.
agent of the Anchor line, ordered his
captains to hereafter treat assaulting
strikers who boarded the vessels in
the harbor as pirates. He asserted
that such assailants could be shot and
killed and such action would be up
held by law.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
Victim of SMALLPOX.

Minneapolis, April 17.-Charles Ste
vens, secretary of the Minneapolis
AntiVaccination league, is dead at his
home, 1914 Pillsbury avenue, from
smallpox. Mr. Stevens was a firm be-
lever in characterization and during
his life ne refused to be vaccinated.
He believed smallpox was not con-
tagiOuS
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
DECREE AFFECTING FINLAND.
Governor General Given Arbitrary
Power.

Helsinefors, Finland, April IA
decree has been published here pre-
scribing measures for the maintenance
of order in Finland. Under tnls ue-
cree the governor general is empow.
cred. when he deems 1t necessary 70 20
close hotels. shops and factories, 10
nrohibit private meetings, dissolve prl
1,a,a associations and eXpel from Fin,
land all persons who are considered
mnSasirable EXpulsions, however, eA
cent in cases which do not permit Oh
deiav must receive imperial sanctloh.
Persons expelled may be ordered 10
reside in certain places within tne
empire.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
To Hide QefaIcationa.

London. April IA special dis
patch from Hong Kong says the ar
senal at Canton. which was destroyed
by an explosion last week, was blown
up by officials whom the viceroy had
charged with selling powder to reb-
els. in orde to hide their defalcatiOns.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
King Edward Arrives at vaietta, Isl
and Of Malta.

Valetta, Island of Malta, April IT,
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert,
with King Edward on board, arrived
here during the day from Gibraltar
and was saluted by the warships and
shore batteries. Immense crowds OF
people assembled on the sea front to
witness the kings arrival. The city
was gay with flags. The king landed
nj noon
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
Secured Sc. 1000 in yeweIry.

St. Louis, April l7.-While the fam
lily was eating supper burglars ram
sacked the second story rooms of the
residence Of Philip Stock secretary
Of the English Brewery syndicate, Sc
curing nearly $4,000 worth of jewelry
and yaluables. Considerable other
iewelry was overlooked.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
Building Wrecked by Explosion.

Marion. Ind. April IA boiler in
the Big Four pumping station here
exploded during the day, wrecking the
building and probably fatally injuring
George Shadron, the engineer. The
boiler was lifted from it's foundation
and scared upward 200 feet. Shadron
was blown through the door.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
INTENSE EXCITEMENT At JOP.
LIN, MO-, OVER ANTl-NEGRO
DEMONsTR RATION.
FURTHER Rl0TlNG PROBABLE
Many Negroes Are Selling Their Be.
longncs and Leaving Town and
Threats Of Driving Out These Who
Remain Are Freely Made-Mayor
Calls for Five Hundred Men to Pro.
tect Life and Property.
tect Life and Property.

Joplin, Mo-, April 1.-THE excite
ment that ended in mob lynchins
Thomas Gilyard. the negro murderer,
and the shooting at several negroes
and the firing Of their homes, is still
intense and further bloodshed and
damage to property is feared. Many
negroes are selling their belongings
and leaving town.
It is said another mob will demand
the release of Hickory Bill, town
character, who was placed in Jail as a
member of the mob, and that they viii,
wreck other negro shanties and drive
out what blacks may yet remain. The
mayor issued proclamation calling
for five hundred men to protect life
and property.
There are several hundred strangers
in the city and report is being cir
cuiated that several hundred others
from Pesce City. where fierce race
war occurred over year ago, will
come to Joplin and assist in the exter-
mination of the colored population
The better class of citizens are aiding
the police in an effort to prevent fur
ther trouble.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
suItan's Uncle Joins Pretender.

Madrid, April 17.-People who have
arrived at Tangier, Morocco, report
that the rebels have captured Muley
Arafa. the sultan's uncle. They add
that Arafa afterwards. on the promise
of being appointed to an important
post, gave his adhesion to the pre-
tender
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
Mob After French Official.

1arascon. France. April ia mag
istiate who went to FrigOlot abbey TO
place seals on the doors was met Dy
q hostile crowd which gathered from
the neighboring villages and was
stoned by the mob and driven away.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
Araentina's Crop Unprecedented.

Washington, April II. - United
States Consul Ayres, at Rosario, re-
ports TO the state department that this
years harvest in the Argentine Re-
public is unprecedented, the best esti-
mates placing the corn crop at ap.
prOXimateiy $500, 900 tons.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
WANT INCREASED WAGES.
Linemen Throughout Nebraska Go Out
on Strike.

Omaha, April 17.-About 200 line
mon employed by the Nebraska Tele-
phone company and the Western Un-
ion and Postal Telegraph companies
in this city and throughout the state
went on strike during the day for an
increase Of wages and recognition of
their union. Construction on the new
lines Of the Postal Telegraph company
along it's transcontinental route is at
a standstill
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
Oil Strike in New Territory.

Newark, O., April 17.-An immense
flow CT oil was struck during the day at
1900 feet in a well on c. o. Coleman's
farm at Hartford. this county. in a
new territory Great excitement Pre-.
walls over the strike.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-04-17
FATAL DUCK HUNT.
Two Men Accidentally Drowned in the
illinois River.

Ottawa. H.. April III. l.. Val.
lata, a prominent merchant, and An
drew J. BOwermaster, contractor,
were drowned in the Illinois river two
miles west of here. Vallata and Bow
ermaster and another were hunting
ducks in a canoe. The boat was over
turned and the two were drowned.
Other hunters nearby were attracted
by their cries for help. but they could
not give aid in time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-17
Colored Dress Goods.

COlOred Dress Goods.
Lattice Cloths. 36-in wide good range shades
were Soc yd, this sale, yd - Csc
Scotch Effects. 46-in., were 75c. @
English t. eeds, 46-in. were 75c- @HN0
D9 q. tbs. s Fan Is 4e-in AV
German siaaas fine goods, 42-in., silk ~ ~
and wool, were &c., this sale, I'd =.
FsDcy Knickerboc&ers in stripe and Snow Flake eff
fects, 44n. formerly 81 yd, this sale, yd = Csc
shepherd Piaids. brown, blue andy - RS
black checks, M-in. wide former n
price s10O, this sale -. j. A "a
Noveity Pads 44-n. wide, in medium "a
weight and colors in blue red and u ~ ~
black formerly s1.o0, this sale, yd..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-17
SILK DEPT.

Lot No. Figured and fancy Sks-mostly pongee
grounds with stripes especially good for wastngs silks
that 75c ST. ST. 25 and $15Othis sale, yard 30c
Lot No. 2-An assorted collection of fancy waistngs
and trimming Silks including satin stripes taeta stripes
lace effects, hemstitched shades and weaves
former prices 81, $125, $1.50-this sale, yard Sc
Lot No. : Metal printed and brocaded fancy Vel
veteens- inches WIDE full line shades for waiststhey
have been 75c-- this sale yard. ...............50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-17
Black Dress Goods.

Black Dress Goods.
An assorted lot of blacks, such as Jacquards,
Mohairs, in figures, stripes and fancies-good
wearing fabrics, but last years purchase
Toe and 81 XnC 81 and $150 EnC
yard for. ~ y yard for. ~ -
Black Goods.
Ain, Black Broche Mohair, 81, yd for DC
46-in Black Bouce Check, was 81, yd for 59c
46-in. Black Basket Goth 75c, yd for. 50c
54-in. Black French Canvas, 81. yd for - Csc
50-in. Black Panama Suitngs, s1.25, yd for 85c
45-in. Black Presteys Soliel, s1.5o. yd for 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-30
INSURANCE.
BOOK LOSES
TWO LONG OVERDUE VESSELS
REPORTED SAFE

or tina overdue vessels listed dur
ing the past week for reinsurance.
the bark veralean IA reported to
have reached her dsisinAtion. and
the ship AiteaT has b.vc spossn. The
Neraican VAS ia days osIt from
BAHIA Rlanca for Sydney and Was
quoted at g per cent Even at that
she wSs played heavily by local
specuiatofp
The Atcar vas 70 days out from
Port Townsend for caiiso. She L.
one OF the oldest vessels new en-
gagged ~ trans Pacific trade and
when abe lefi Pert Townsend she
vac Ia such bad condition that the
underwriters refused her d survey.
she must have encountered the
severe storm OF April ; and II WIS
believed that abe had bevu unable to
weather H. The ship interrnsrk re-
ported passing several drifts of
heavy tinb*rt and IL wss thought
that these were from the AlseAr.
She wax offered FOR reinsuranes at
IS peg cent but there ives but little
play on her. az ctrcumstshces point
ed 90 her Ices.
The following vessels ar. row list
ed. nars Spes. 49, days from L0n-
don for Fr~emAntIe. quoted at 70
per cent. bark Samaritan. les days
from Port Tampa for Yokohama. Of
ferea 81 10 per cent: bark punferus
line. iA days from New York for
Shanghai quoted Al IS per cent. and
the bark samoeua. ITO days from
Norfolk for Bueuos Ayres. and Of
fered AT 70 Per cent.