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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
DIETRICH ARRAICNED.
Senator Declines to Plead in
One Case and Trial Is Set.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 19.-United States
Senator Charles Dietrich, accompanied
by General John c. Cowen, his attor-
ney, appeared before Judge Munger in
the United States court today and was
arraigned on the indictments returned
against him November 16, and Decem-
Der il. To the indictment charging
him with profting by leasing a post
office building to the government, SEN
ator Dietrich pleaded not guilty and
to that charging him with conspiracy
and bribery he refused to plead. In
the latter counts which were those re-
turned November H. in which he is
charged jointly with Postmaster Jacob
Fisher, of Hastings, with conspiracy
and bribery in connection with Fishers s
appointment, General Cowen informed
the court that the defendant would at
tack the sufficiency of the Indictment.
Trial on the conspiracy and bribery
indictments was set for January 4
Assistant District Attorney Rush Wig
orously objected to that date and ask
ed for four weeks in which to prepare
the governments case. The time, how
ever, was reduced to two weeks. No
time was set for trying Senator Diet
rich on the indictments returned De-
cember II, charging him with profting
by leasing a building to the govern
ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
TAFT'S NAME SENT IN.
Inside Facts on Parsons Post
office Trouble.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The president
B. L. Taft to be postmaster at Parsons
vice John J. Benz removed. The cause
assigned for Benz's removal from Of
flee is inattention to business. Con-
gresham Campbell was asked several
days ago to make recommendation and
sons postoffice are old stories. When
about the first thing he did was to rec
ommend Foley as postmaster at Par
sons.
Foley was proprietor of a big print
ing house with indian Territory con-
nections and had been useful to Bur
ton. Mckinley appointed Foley. 1t
was a recess appointment and Burton
was then the district referee, the dis
trict having then no Republican MEM
bers in congres. When congress met
Roosevelt was president and Foley was
shown up in proper light and Roose-
welt asked Burton for some other rec
ommendation- Burton endorsed Benz
who was Foleys foreman in the print
ing house.
It is said Benz never performed his
duty as postmaster and that his sal
ary as postmaster was merely an asset
of the Foley printing house, and yet
Burton said today to the State Journal
the best postmaster Parsons ever had"
Burton is now being superseded in
patronage matters by Republican
member of congress from the Third
district. This is the end of Foley as
factor in Parsons postoffice affairs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
AN ULTIMATUM.
Japan Is Reported to Have Sent
One to Russia.
London So Far, Unable to OBJ
tain Confirmation.
CREDIT EXHAUSTED
Russia Can Borrow No More in
England or France.
Toxic Says Japan's Answer
Hasn't Been Sent.

London, Dec. ia special dispatch
from Tien Tsin says it is reported that
Japan has sent an ultimatum to Rus
sia-
The report is not confirmed from any
source up to o'clock this evening. 1t
is regarded as impossible that such inn
portant news should first come from
Tien Tsin.
The Rothschilds have heard nothing
of any suggestions that Russia will at
tempt to raise a loan of $125. 900, 900 or
any other amount in Great Britain and
they declare that the report is prob
ably unfounded. Russia, they say,
could not raise loan here and Judging
from their latest advices from Paris it
would probably be equally difficult for
Russia to raise more money in France.
The Associated Pl1ss is informed
Russian loan issued elsewhere there is
little likelihood of any portion of it be-
ing underwritten in London.
NO REPLY FROM JAPAN.
Toxic, Dec. 19.-Japan's answer to
Russia has not yet been sent, owing to
the indisposition 4ef the Russian min
lister, Baron de Rosen. It will be prob
ably delayed for q day or two.
BRITISH OFFICERS FOR JAPAN.
London, Dec. 19.-Half a dozen Brit
week for Japan to study the Japanese
language and become acquainted with
japanese military tactics. The war Of
nee foreStallS any attempt to connect
their departure with the immediate
RuSSo-Japanese crisis by announcing
that all the arrangements therefor were
completed with the Toxic government
sometime ago.
Other British officers have volunteer
ed their services to Japan in the event
of war, through the London legation.
While expressing appreciation, Baron
Hayashi, the Japanese minister to
Great Britain points out that the rules
of the Japanese service preclude the
employment of foreigners on active ser
vice.
A sensational report circulated re-
val mobilization is declared at the ad-
miralty to be unfounded. ~.
NEW YORK UNDER ORDERS.
Seattle, Wash, Dec. ia dispatch
from the Puget Sound navy yard say
that hurried preparations are being
made to put the cruiser New York into
condition to sail. Officers have been
in Seattle bidding their families good
bye. They say that they have orders
to proceed at once to Korean waters.
Yesterdays stock exchange rumor that
war had been declared between Russia
and Japan is firmly believed by the
officers who infer that they get their
information from Washington.
JAPANESE MINISTER DENIES IT.
London, Dec. 19.-8 p. MN reply to
an inquiry of the Associated Press re-
garding the report from Tien Tsin that
Japan had sent an ultimatum to Rus
sia, Baron HayaShi, the Japanese min
lister, said this evening:
AN ultimatum has not been sent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
TRAIN BROKE IN TWO.
Causing Wreck of an Express
on Illinois Central.

st. Louis. Dec. 1s.-The New Orleans
limited, a passenger train on the Hi
nois Central, ewas wrecked near Church
station, ST. Clair county, ILL.,, the fire
man was killed and the engineer and
several passengers were injured, but as
far as known not seriously. Thomas
Hastings, the fireman, was killed under
the engine. Henry Hartman, the engi-
neer, escaped death by jumping. but he
was reported injured.
A freight train which broke in two
was the cause of the wreck, which re-
suited in the burning of the baggage,
express and mail cars. The freight
train had stopped at Church station
and a f1agman was sent back to warn
the approaching passenger train. Be
fore the switchman could reach the
passenger, the freight broke in two and
the rear end, rushing down the hill.
dashed into the on-coming limited. All
the passengers were badly shaken up
and bruised, but it is not known that
any one was seriously hurt.
A relief train was sent from East ST
Louis to the scene of the wreck.
Rhodes Norshon, a StOckman of Gales
burg, ILL.,, who was riding in the ca
boose in the rear of the disabled freight
train, was also killed, it is now report
ed. The caboose in which he was rid
ing was demolished by collision with
the passenger engine. The fireman re-
ported killed is supposed to be under
his engine. He has not been seen
since the collision occurred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
FRIARS TO LEAVE.
Not to Exceed $50 to Remain in
the Philippines.

Rome, Dec. 19.-The settlement of the
friars land question in the Philippines
also practically settles, it is considered
here, the question of the friars them
selves. The F'ranciscans, it is believed,
will abandon the islands altogether
since they have no money to purchase
lands and have no other means of sup
port. A few of the Recollects will re-
main as they have still some property
here. The DominicanS will be looked
after by the university and the Angus
tinians will reoccupy the building
erected at Iloi1o, which is now used by
the Americans as a barracks and will
claim an indemnity from the govern
ment The Augustinians will use the
building as a school. 1t is believed that
the number of friars remaining in the
Philippines with the consent of the
new American bishops will not exceed
150 No more will be sent to the archi-
pe1ago owing to the lack of funds. I'm
der the old regime Spain paid for the
transportation of friars to the Philip
pines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
STRIKE IS OVER.
Troops Will Be Withdrawn
Gradually from Cripple Greek.

Denver, Dec. 19.-At a conference be-
tween Governor Peabody and Adjutant
General Sherman NJ. Bell, it was de-
cided to withdraw the troops gradually
from both the Cripple Creek and the
Telluride mining districts. Orders have
been issued to reduce the Cripple Creek
force Immediately from 375 to 300 men
and to relieve lis men at Telluride, thus
cutting the force in that district to 325
men. At the first of the year another
cut is to be made.
''Within thirty days. predicted Cen
eral Bell, "the troops will all be with
drawn from the field. The strikes are
practically over. There are 5000 miners
working in Cripple. Creek and the
Telluride mines, one after another be-
ing reopened.'
Governor Peabody has oered a re-
ward of $500 for the arrest and convic-
ton of the dynamiters who wrecked
five miners homes at Newcastle on
December II, ''or any one directly con-
nected with the perpetration of said
Olltra oe -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
WHO GETS DIAMONDS.
That Is Now the Bone of Contention
in Bennett Case.

Col H C. Lindsey has paid to the
Shawnee county treasurer $3.50, the for
felt he owes the county as bondsman
for Franklin Bennett.
Bennett was arrested on a charge
made by Mrs. Booth that he stole a
diamond ring from her in Peoria, ILL.,,
some years ago. Bennett was placed
under $1,000 bond. When bis case was
called in the city court he did not APP
pear and the bond was forfeited. Ben
nett had indemnified Lindsey to the
extent of $3.50 and instead of the coun--
ty suing on the bond to recover the
full amount the payment was adjusted.
Mrs. Booth and Attorney Ensminger
are now in contest for the possession
of some diamonds and other jewelry
taken from Bennett. The valuables are
In the possession of Sheriff Lucas.
Bennett gave Ensmfnger an order for
them. Mrs. Booth brought suit for
their possession. claiming them by rea-
son of the theft from her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
MONEY ORDER PLAN.
American Bankers Association
Evolves New Scheme.

New York, Dec 19.-After a three
DAYS session here the bank money or
der committee of the American Bank
ers' association, representing several
thousand banks, has agreed upon a
plan for a money order system whereby
sums not to exceed 800 can be sent by
mail and the orders cashed by any
bank belonging to the association The
scheme will. Of course, come into direct
competition with the money order di-
vision of the postoffiee department and
it is expected cut largely into the gov
ernment revenues. The proposed sys-
TEN is to be operated precisely as ex-
change is now sold and the orders are
to be guaranteed by a guarantee com
pany.
The committees report will be sub
rnitted to the executive council of the
national body at its regular meeting
next April
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
LANDSLIDE IN TACOMA.
Shape of Mountain Changed
and Height Reduced.

Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 19.-An Olym-
pia special says a we'll known stock
man living near the base of Mount Ia
coma reports that an immense rock
and landslide occurred on the mount
early this week. He claims that the
slide has changed the shape of the
mountain to a Derceptible degree and
reduced its height. The first slide oc-
CURED Tuesday and was followed by
others of lesser magnitude until We'd
nesday night the roar and rumble of
the falling rock were plainly audible.
He says the altered confguration of
the peak shows that hundreds of acres
of rock must have fallen.
1t is not believed in Olympia general
ly that the slide is as great in extent
as it appeared to the man bringing the
information. Those who are familiar
with the peak from having climbed to
the summit maintain that slide of
that portion Of the mountain would be
impossible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
ON BOARD A CRUISER.
L. s. Consul Davis Returns to
His Post at AIexandretta.

Constantinople, Dec. 19.-Rear Ad-
miral Cotton left Beirut yesterday on
board the United States cruiser San
Francisco, taking Consul Davis to
AleXandretta, which place Mr.. Davis
left as announced December s. because
he had been insulted and assaulted by
the police while accompanying on board
departing steamer a naturalized
american named Attarian, who had
been liberated from prison through the
Intervention of the CONSUL United
States Minister Leischman has inform
ally discussed the AIexandretta incident
with Tewfik Pasha, the foreign minis
ter, but he has not yet presented a
formal demand for reparation. The Off
Gals show a desire to arrive at a settle
ment of the affair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
DRIVEN OUT OF TOWN.
Organizers Of Smelter Mems
Union Run Out of Pueblo.

Moyer, president of the Western FEEDER
alton of Miners, and Max Malich,
president of the Denver Smeltermen's
union, have been compelled by the po-
lice and citizens to leave Pueblo. Some
preliminary action In that direction was
taken by the city council and at a late
hour last night police captain gave
both the visitors official notice to leave
town or go to jail. Malich left on the
first train and Meyer followed shortly
They have been here this week trying
to organize union Of laborers of the
four local smelters, but have had small
SUCCESS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
WHERE is S. C. BARNES
Goods of Missing HarveyviIIe
Man Are Attached.

Harveyvine. Kan. Dec 19-An at
tachment has been run on the stock of
goods and other possessions left by the
grocer. S. c. Rarnes in favor of Tavlor.
ana Slaughter of Burlingame Mr.
45arnes' whereabouts remain a mystery
ne ieft here the evening of December 4
since -
He took with him 81, 500, leaving his
business in fairly good condition Mr.
Barnes is small. slim man five feet
two with bald head and a cork leg that
gives a slight limp
Whether he met foul play in Topeka.
or is evading his bills, or is connected
Elth the Smale assassination, are all
theories that have followers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
WOMEN AFTER MILLIONS.
Harriet Foster a New Claimant for
Gordon Mckay Fortune

Boston, Dec. 19.-Still another con-
testant has arisen for the millions of
Gordon Mckay, the inventor, who be-
queathed his vast fortune to Harvard.
Several days ago it was announced
that Powers. Hall & Jones, as counsel
for Nellie Abbott, had entered their
appearance in her behalf at the hearing
upon the admission of the will, which
will begin tomorrow. Lawyer George
w. Anderson this afternoon filed his
appearance for Harriet Foster. Asked
if the woman lived in Boston, he said
she did not The attorney and all 9TH
ers in the case keep secret the identity
of the new claimant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
LOWE TO OSAWATOMIE.
Wife Murderer Will Be Taken to the
Asylum.

Sunday morning John C. Lowe will
be taken to the state insane asvlum at
OSaWa tOmie
Lowe was IN the Osawatonie asvlurn
as 81 private patient during the sum-
mer of 1902. between the time he shot
his wife and his trial in the district
court. While there he jumped into a
deep reservoir. but came out when the
attendants ordered him to. JaHor Law
son. of the county jail. says that Lowe
has displayed marked signs of insanity
since he has been in the Jail. Gran
dali Lowe agreed to bear the extra ex-
pense if his son should be sent to the
asylum at Osawatomie instead of the
Topeka asylum.
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II PLEAD GUILTY.
Fined $50 and Costs for Lynch
ing Negro.

Belleville, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-In the circuit
court today eleven of the men indicted
for completely in the lynching OF the
negro school teacher, David S. Wyatt,
June s, entered a plea of guilty to the
charge of rioting and were each fined
$50 and costs.
The men who entered the plea We're
julius L Schwind. Wayne Diller, AL
bert Weber, William DEFINING, James
Anderson, John Edeldorf, Frank Schill-
ing, Matthew Weiss, George Schoop,
Henry Hasry. and John Meicking.
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wescott Paws Snow Case Costs.

Abilene, Kan, Dec. 19.-The costs in
the Snow case have been paid in full,
about 500. Mr.. Wescott who brought
the charge put up the cash. OF this
Sheriff Baker gets about 5000 and It
means quite a saving to the county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
COLOMBIANS GONE.
Reported to Have Abandoned
Their Position.

washington Dec. 19.-The navy de-
parrment has received a cablegram
from Rear Admiral Glass at Panama to
the effect that according to a report
which has just reached him from
steamer the small force of Colombian
troops which had been discovered at
the montll Of the Atrato river had
sailed to the northward in a Colombian
gunboat. Admiral Glass has not been
able to verify the report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
Will Be Colder.

The government forecast for Kansas
sent out today was: Fair tonight and
Sunday. Colder tonight. Warmer
north portion Sunday" The wind at
noon was north blowing is miles an
hour. The hourly temperatures record
ed by the government thermometer to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-19
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Sunday; colder
tonight: warmer in north portion Sun
day; northwest winds.
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Peru Recognizes Panama.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 19.-By a decree
dated December Is the Peruvian gov~
ernment has recognized the republic OF
Panama.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
COMMERCIALCLUB
AT A MASS MEETING HELD IN THE
COURT HOUSE LAST Hi
@5 NIGHT .-@
A COMMERCIAL CLUB WAS ORGANIZED
WITH J. NJ. MARKHAM AS
0 PRESIDENT. = ST. a
COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO DRAW UP
ss RESOLUTIONS. AND
~ ss. 5sfs BYLAWS. ~ @

At a mass meeting held at the new
couat house last night commercial
club was organized with J. Nj. Mark
ham as president, W. L. Brooks, vice.
president; H. w. Bailey, secretary; A.
p. White, treasurer. Board of direc-
tors: Ted Smith, c.. II. Miles, Matt
Mayer, W. N. Bowser and L. H. Bail
ey. D. l.. Sylvester, P. j. Russell
and G. r. Martin were appointed to
draw up resolutions and bylaws.
The purpose of this organization
shall be to work for the upbuilding
and advancementof the town and every
business man should cooperate with
the club. The club organized with
about 60 members, but it is expected
that this will be more than doubled.
Nearly all the business men in the city
turned out and it was a very interest
ing meeting. Plans as to the work of
the club were discussed. @
The initiation fee is $500 and every
one interested in the welfare of the
town should take hand in this work.
The date for the next meeting has not
been set but a call will be issued and
thereafter regular meetings will be
held. - = ..r..s t'-,
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
The New Clothing House.

I. Myer returned from buying trip
in Chicago and farther east after a
two weeks absence with a complete
stock of men and boys furnishings,
which is arriving daily, and is having
the stock placed in position as rapidly
as possible. The store has been COM
pletely remodeled and will be one OF
the finest in the city. Mr.. Myer says
everything is to be up-to-date and that
the business will be conducted in a
strictly business like manner. He pro-
poses to conduct a one-price business
at lowest figures for cash. The stock
is new and complete throughout. Mr..
Myer kindly asks the people of this
vicinity, who may be in need of spring
goods, to hold their orders until they
see what he can do for them. ys
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
Among the Churches.

At the Presbyterian church next
Sunday. Morning subject, "Crouch.
ing Between Burdens" Evening,
"a Momentous Question" Every.
body is cordially invited to attend
these services. J. F. Mcleod, Pastor.
Baptist Church services at II a. m.
and 8 p. m. Sunday school at noon
and Junior Union at 3p. m. Young
Peoples at I p. m. The ordinance of
Baptism at the closeof the evening SER
vice. ALI welcome.
At the Spiritualist church next Sun
day evening the lady who gave the
subject for the poem last Sunday
night will explain the vision she had
that suggested the subject. An extra
effort will be made to provide chairs
for the immense crowd that was COM
PEELED to leave the hall last Sunday
night or else stand during the SER
vices. Mrs. Ted Smith, Chaplain.
Found.
In E. H. Winter & Co.'s store, a
certain sum Of money. Owner can
have same after proving and describ-
ing the amount. 2tf
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
Tom Franklin Kye.

Tom Franklyn Nye and his company
of merry makers left last night for
Grand Rapids after playing nine
nights stand in this city. They play
ed to full houses every night and the
patronage accorded them by the peo-
pie showed their popularity with the
theatre going part of our population.
They put up good clean show and
the people here appreciate it. Mr.. Nye
and his company expect to return here
some time this summer and they may
be assured of a good house. Last
night they gave a gold watch to the
most popular young lady in the audi
ence, Miss Maud Jewett winning out,
with Mrs. Carter a close second.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
WAKEFUL CHILDREN.

For long time the two year old
child of Mr.. Fl. l.. Mcpherson, SO N.
Tenth ST., Harrisonburg, Pa, conld
sleep hut two or three hours In the
early pagt of the night, which made 1t
hard for her parents. Her mother
concluded that the child had stomach
trouble and gave her half Of one of
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, which quieted her stomach
and she slept the whole night through.
Two boxes of these tablets have ef-
fected o permanent cure and she is
now we'll and strong. For sale by
Mayo's drug store.
If it's bilious attack, take Cham
berlain's Liver and Stomach Tablets
and a quick recovery Is certain. For
sale by Mayo's drug store. ..s .
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
Auction Social.

The Auction social held at the
Methodist parsonage last Friday
evening was very pleasant social
event. Professor Palmer attempted
to forge note for something like
$50, 600, 00O.0O, but was caught, tried
by the court and convicted. Sentence
has not yet been passed. Attorney
Scrutchin prosecuted the case with
much vigor and his impassioned ad-
dress to the jury was q wonder. An
njoyable evening was passed by all
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
Business Change,

Edwin Scowen, of Eveleth, Mimi,
has purchased F. G. Troppman's g stock
of goods in the Malzahn block and
took possession this week. Mr.. Scow-
en- will put in new and complete
stock of dry goods, clothing, boots,
shoes, hats and caps and line of no.
tions. Mr.. Scowen is a hnstling bus
mess man and will undoubtedly do
we'll here.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
Benefit Concert.

Ole Theobaldi, the "Wizard of the
Violin," played to packed house at
the ME-. church last Saturday evening.
He is master of the violin and the
audience listened to musical treat,
the like of which is seldom heard in
our city. The committee report them
selves well satisfied with their share O /
the proceeds.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
Found,
Harness Shop.

Frank Longcoy wishes to announce
that more than ever before is prepared
to favor his patrons with the best in
the line of harness and sadlery. Mr..
Longeoy's long experience in the busi-
ness makes him among the foremost
harness men in the country, and any
one wishing anything in his line cam
not miss getting good service by call
ing on him. tt
The Bemidji pioneer., 1903-03-12
Insane.

Information was filed In the probate
court last Monday against Frank
Chase, we'll known cruiser in this
vicinity, charging insanity. Mr..
Chase is an old timer and has been
engaged in cruising in this vicinity
here since the country was first opened
up.