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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-24
WILL
SOUND FTNANCIERS

He viii Call in Council Representatives of All Business
interests That Are Chiefly Concerned in Establishing
An Elastic System of Currency Mr.. Roosevelt Will
Make Only General Recommendations to Congress
and Is Anxious hat Financial Experts Harmonic.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-24

The Housewife is the Purchasing Agent
for the Hcme. She buys her supplies
DURING THE DAY. She firds out
where the Best Bargains are to be had by
reading the Advertiser m ents in the
MORNING PAPER. :::::::::
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
INSISTS ON REDRESS
FOR ASSAULT ON CONSUL
State Department Demands Redress from
Turkey for the Assault on an Ameri=
can at AIeXandretta.

law. The consul has found refuge for
the time being at Beirut, awaiting in.
structions from the state department
Or Minister Leishman as to whether or
not he shall return to his post. The
information that reached the depart.
ment is to the effect that Mr.. Davis
was acting entirely within his rights
and powers and that while engaged
In protecting, as was his duty, a
naturaliZed American citizen he was
set upon by five Turkish policemen
and dragged along the ground 1t also
appears incidentally that upon recov.
ering his footing the consul promptly
and soundly thrashed all five of the
policemen. Mr.. 1eishman, our minis
ter at Constantinopie, under the de-
partment's instructions, has made a
quick inquiry into the assault and
while the detailed mail report of the
result of his investigation has not yet
reached the state department, Acting
Secretary Adee felt that the cable ad-
vices warranted him in taking positive
action.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The Bank of Quinby Ua.) has been
robbed of $4,000 The cracksmen es-
capped
Monsignor Usti, the last Spanish
archbishop of Santiago, Cuba, is dead
at Zarauz, Spain.
The safe of Ogelvie's elevator at
Argue. Man, was blown open and all
the money, 1920, was taken.
An epidemic of cholera is raging at
KerbelaJ south Of Bagdad. From Dec.
9 to Dec. IL 176 deaths from the
disease were recorded.
John c. Hennessy, a veteran New
York newspaper man and former pres
ident of the New York Press club, is
dead after a long illness.
Mrs Daniel Manning. Albany, N. T..
has been elected president OF the
worlds fair board of lady managers.
vice Mrs. James T. Blair. resigned
In consequence of the reduction OF
wages by the United States Steel cor
poration the Scotch steelmakers are
negotiating with the view OF fixing
selling prices and amending the wage
scale.
Suffering from rheumatism and prac
tically destitute William Lansing. who
was once a popular actor, playing II
leading roles with Edwin Booth. ha'
been moved to the Alameda (Cal.
county infrmary.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
CAUSES CONSIDERABLE GOSSIP.
Speech Of Mr.. Loomis at New York on
the lsthmian Situation.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE speech
of Assistant Secretary of State Ioomis
at the banquet OF the Quill club in New
York. in which he laid bare some peril
nent facts regarding the attitude of
Colombia towards the HayHerran
treaty, was the subject of considerable
gossip here during the day and there
was much speculation as to the effect
it would have on the future course OF
General Reyes, the special envoy Of
Colombia now in Washington. When
seen General Reyes admitted that he
had read Mr.. Loomis' address, but de-
clined to make a statement.
Il am a diplomat" said he, land it
would i'll become me to make any
comment"
General Reyes is still engaged in the
preparation of the statement he will
submit to the state department and,
while refusing to disclose the nature
OF it, said that much Of it will be de-
voted to an argument setting out the
reasons why the United States should
see to it that Panama shall assume
her share of the Colombian debt. Cen
eral Reyes is uncertain when he will
file the document with the department,
but he thought it would be within the
next few days
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
OBLIGATIONS OF A MINOR
Supreme Court Hands Dswn a Decision
Covering the Obligations of Minor.

The supreme court has affirmed the
lower court in the case of Luce VS..
Jestrab from Walsh county. The
plaintiff sued to recover $500 on a
promissory note. The jury gave a
verdict for the amount of the note.
trial and a directed verdict. on the
ground that defendant was minor
when the note was given. The court
says:
Under the statutes of this state,
minor over eighteen years of age, may
contract in the same manner and with
the same effect as an adult. except
that he may disaffirm his contract
within one year alter reaching his
majority Except as to contracts for
necessaries) by restoring the consid-
Grafton to the party from whom it was
received or paying its equivalent with
interest
The contract of minor over eigh-
teen years of age are not void hut
voidable merely, and are enforceable
unless disaffirmed in the manner pro-
vided by statute Such contracts are
rendered entirely valid by the expira-
ton of the period allowed for disaf-
frmarce. or by an affirmance within
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
ROOT Is ON THE STAND
Secretary of War Testifies Before the Com
mittee In the Proceedings Against
Major General Wood.

Washington. Dec. H. Sec eta
Root was the first witness before T..
senate committee on military affail
which is investigating the nrote s.
against the confirmation of Cener''
Leonard Wood to be major general
The committee convened AZ 10 o clock.
Mr.. Roots testimony was in defense
Of General Wood on the charges that
have been made during the course of
the hearings. lie read extracts from
official correspondence bearing on the
charges and also concerning General
Woods administration as governor
general Of Cuba. He was on the wit
ness stand two and a half hours.
The secretary's statement was an
elaborate and carefully prepared de-
fense of General Wood The secretary
made a specific reply to each of the
charges that have been urged so far
against General Woods confirmation
and assumed responsibility for many
OF the matters charged against General
Wood. Among others. it is under
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
IN EVENT OF INVASION.
Regular Troops Would Supplant Ma
rineS in Panama.

Washington, Dec. Il. - Regarding
The various reports about the dispatch
of troops to the Isthmus of Panama
the Associated Press is able to make
this statement:
Until the senate shall have ratified
the Hay y-Bunau-Varilla treaty the ad
ministration will look to the marines
TO protect the Isthmus and keep order
there unless in the meantime it is
learned that considerable force Of
Colombian troops is to attack Panama.
In the latter event the protection of
the republic could best be ac ;omplish-
ed by the army, and troops would sup
plant the marines. 1t may be stated,
however. that this government does
not expect such an emergency to arise
at present and has prepared to retain
the present force of marines in 18th
mian waters until after the ratification
OF the canal treaty.
1t is rumored that Panama will allow
Colombia one-third of the Sl0,000.00o
She receives from the United States
for the canal route, providing Colom-
ba viii utilize the money to pay her
foreign debt.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

Washington, Dec. 17.-Acting Sec'e
tary Of State Adee has taken a firm
stand in the matter of the assault
upon United States Consul w. r. Davis
by Turkish officials and police at
AleAlndretta. He has cabled' Minister
I.eishman to present the facts to the
Turkish government and inform that
government that the case is one seem
ing to invite an expression of regret
and reparation. The state department
does not indicate what measure Of
reparation is expected. but it is under.
stood that the Turkish government
certainly will, by removal or other.
wise, punish the offending Turkish of.
fcials and compensate Attarian for the
losses and injuries he has sustained.
The Turkish government Is willing to
compensate Attarian and deport him.
1t is said that the main offense, the
assault upon the United States consul
Is matter Of gravity in international
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

stood. tho granting OF a license to the
Jai Ala
He devoted particular attention to
the attack upon the official accounts OF
the Cuban treasury while under Cen
eral Woods administration and he was
prepared, with an immense amount OF
data. to answer the charge Of loose and
faulty accounting and auditing. He
took occa sion to say that the weakness
Of this charge might have been estab-
lished long ago had the senate printed
the accounts which he transmitted to
that body last winter in answer to
resolution.
Senator Teller was present and
asked Secretary Root a number of
questions bearing on the case, many Of
which were suggested by the testi-
mony which the secretary gave. Sec
retary Root did not conclude his testi-
mony, nor did Senator Teller submit
all the questions ne desired and the
committee decided to meet at 8 p. m.
when Secretary Root will again ap-
pear.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
New York Educator Dies Without He'
veaIjro Mystery of His Life.

New York. Dec. III bequeath to
my daughter, Ivy Blanch, married.
name and residence unknown. $lO,-
O00."
This brief paragraph in the Will OF
Alpheus D. Dubois is the key to
mystery in his life which he carried
to the grave. He died in the Presby-
terian hospital, with none of his KIN
near, after an estrangement OF over
thirty years from his wife and daugn
ter.
The estate is valued at 100000
For fifty-three years Dubois was prin-
cipal Of grammer school No. &c. he
never missed day at his desk. Two
years ago he retired, but day after
day he would 60 to his old desk. VI
the estrangement that embittered ms
life Dubois seldom spoke. few
months ago he told a teacher that ne
mad not seen or heard directly OF MS
wife or daughter in thirty years.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
LAND COMPANY VS.. BARBER.
The Lower Court Of Cass County is
Affirmed in the Case of the Chaffee-
Miller Land Company VS.. Barber,
in the Following Syllabus.

In actions tried by the court with
out jury, under Section $500, Re
vised Code of 1881, the refusal or fail
ure of the trial court to make findings
upon all the issues, does not consti-
tute ground for granting new trial or
reversing the judgment The remedy
of the party aggrieved by such re-
fusal or failure is an appeal from the
judgment and trial de novo upon the
evidence in this court
In an action to determine adverse
claims to real estate, findings that
the plaintiff is the owner and entitled
to possession and that defendant has
no claim or right of possession, are
findings of the intimate facts in is
sue and support a judgment con
firming plaintiffs title and awarding
him possession.
Appeal from a judgment of the
district court of Cass county: Hon.
Charles A. Pollock, Judge.
H. F. Miller and Morrill, & Enge-
rud, for appellant.
S. B. Bartlett and Ball, Watson &
Macay for respondent.
Affirmed
Opinion by Young, c. J.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
Fancher is Healthy.

A jamestown correspondent OF the
Alert, who is travelling in California,
writes: Sacramento is reached at
dusk. BY electric car we reach our
nephew's for our first stop in Califor-
MIA. Back to the city we called at
The American Cash Store Here
Ex-Governor Fancher gives us very
cordial greeting and a hearty hand
shake. The same old genial fellow we
knew in jamestown. Fred is secretary
and treasurer of the firm (incorporat-
ed. A cash grocery doing business
of nearly 100000 per year as the
books show There are twenty five
persons employed in the business. Mr..
took us to his home and then for call
on Ashley, his brother law, who
was a former register of deeds OF
Stutsman county. Ashley is doing a
fine business in a harness store. We
had nice call with Fancher and Ash
ley and their wives. We were pleased
to know they were all in good health
Fancher tipping the scales at zoe
pounds. Fancher has the record OF
ueing the only governor who refused
an election after receiving nomina
uon. I remarked to him that he re
sembled Caesar. "who thrice refused
the crown"
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

such period; and, when a minor has,
after reaching his majority, elected to
affirm the contract, he cannot there
after disaffirm it. The minors liabil
ity in such case is upon his contract
and not upon a quantum meruit.
In an action upon promissory note
given by minor as the purchases
price of team of horses, in which
the defense of minority was pleaded,
it appeared upon the trial that the de
fendant retained and used the team
for nine months after reaching his ma
jority and that on two occasions he
promised to pay the note, that there
after he refused to pay and offered to
return the horses and demanded his
note: that the team 'andered,
by his use and abuse of the same, hal
become practically worthless. it is
in refusing to direct verdict for the
defendant"
Appeal from an order of the district
court of Walsh county. Hon. w. j.
Kneeshaw, Judge
E. r. Sinkler, for appellant
DePuy & Depuy for respondent
Affirmed, opinion by Young, c. j.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
MINNESOTA LAND CASE.
Hearing TAKES Place Before Commits
sioner Richards.

Washington. Dec. 17-Commissoner
Richards Of the general land office
during the day gave a hearing on the
contest between the state of Mime
sofa and +. A. Hyde, a lieu land Sc
lector. for the thirty-siX-acre tract OF
land near Duluth said to be very valu-
able owing to iron deposits. The tract
Is claimed to be worth $500,OO0 or
more. Former Attorney General
Wayne MacVeagh, representing the
state Of Minnesota, contended that the
land is swamp in character and as
such passed to the state.
The counsel for Hyde claimed that
the field notes of the survey of the
land, on which the determination OF
the case hinges, will show that the
land is not swamp and therefore is
subject to disposal under the lieu land
law.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
VARIOUS TOPICS DISCUSSED.
President and Cabinet Officers Hold q
Brief Session.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Various top
les of interest and importance were
discussed at the meeting OF the cabi-
net during the day, but no decision of
consequence was reached. Both Secre-
taries Hay and Root were absent Sec
rotary Moody mentioned the Panama
situation only to refer to letter which
he had received from Rear Admiral
Walker He said that it's contents did
not differ essentially from the infor-
nation which had been received by
cable from the isthmus. Attorney Cen
eral Knox received the cOngratulation
of the president and his fellow cabi-
net members on his argument in the
Northern Securities case before the
United States supreme court
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
COLLISION ON A BRIDGE.
Two Men Killed and Several Injured
in Ereiuht Wreck.

Fort Scott, Kan, Dec. 1.-Two men
lost their lives, one was fatally hurt
and several others were more or less
severely injured in collision of two
sections of a freight train on long
bridge on the Frisco system south Of
Pawnee, Kan, fifteen miles from Fort
Scott, early in the day. The rear sec
tion ran into the forward section. p.
M. Hermitage of Monet, Mo-, a brake
man, who was riding on the engine of
the rear train, was pinioned between
the cab and tender and burned to
death Other members of the crew
found themselves in precarious posi-
tions and were forced to jump from
the high trestle or be burned to death
in the Wreckage
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
SIX DIE WHEN BOAT SINKS.
Heavily Laden Tugboat Founders in
Lake Concordia.

Natchez, Miss. Dec. 1.-THE 140-ton
tugboat Matte NJ, owned by the Dixie
Transportation company at New Or
leans. engaged in towing cotton seed
for the Standard Oil company to New
Orleans, sank in twenty feet of water
in the old bed of Lake ConcOrdia and
six persons were drowned
The cause of the sinking is attrib-
uted to the fact that the boat was
heavily laden with coal and her guard
rails were almost under water. A high
wind prevailed at the time and it is
believed the boat was Swamped.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
PROHIBITION CONVENTION.
National Committee Decides on June
29 as the Date.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE Prohibition
national committee met at the Audi
torium during the day to set the date
and place of the next national conven-
tion Of the party and transact other
business Nine proxies were accept
ed, making a total representation of
forty-six. June 20 was set for the date
of the convention. The clues in behalf
of which convention location speeches
were made were Los Angeles, Kansas
City, Indianapolis, Columbus, Buffalo,
Baltimore and Detroit. Chairman Oil
yer w. Stewart presided. The report
of the treasurer showed $7,475 in the
treasury for the presidential campaign
of 1904
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
cAeLEcRAM FROM coGHLAN.
American Admiral Reports Everything
Quiet in Panama.

Washington, Dec. 17-Rear Admiral
Coghlan, in a cablegram to the navy
department dated Colon. Dec. Is, says
that all is quiet on the northern coast.
1t is assumed from Admiral Cogh-
lans dispatch that the Atlanta and
the Mayflower have completed their
reconnoiter and that he is thereby en-
abled to give the department positive
information regarding conditions on
the northern coast.
The cruiser Olympia, which has un-
dergone repairs at the Norfolk navy
yard will sail at once for Colon for
service as the flagship of Rear .Ad-
miral Coghlan. commanding the Car.
ribean squadron. 1t is probable that
the Mayflower. now serving as flag
ship, will come to Washington on be-
ing relieved by the Olympia at Colon.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
PERISH IN BURNING HOME.
Mother and Daughter Dead and Son
MiSsinQ.

Johnstown, Pa. Dec. Thames
Crashy's wife and daughter, Grace. the
latter aged thirteen. were burned to
death in their home in this city early
in the day, while son, James, is
missing and is believed also to have
persisted. The family were all asleep
when the fire started from the kitchen
stove and were not aroused until
neighbors came and broke in the door.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

board must appoint a successor to
Mr.. Anderson. In an opinion filed
two years ago he quoted the law of
the case to the appointing board and
they neld a meeting and 1e-appointed
a member of the board of county
commissioners.
The term for which Mr. Anderson
was elected expires in January. but
he insisted that the law passed since
his election relating to four year
terms is to the effect that he can hold
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
COLOMBIAN TROOPS BUSY

Commander Of the Cruiser Atlanta
Finds Considerable Numter Of Col
ombian Troops at Mouth Of Atrato
River.
Colon, Dec. 1.-THE cruiser At
lanta has just returned here and re-
ports discovering a considerable force
Of Colombian troops near the mouth
of the Atrato River. The Colombian
commander protested vigorously
to the officer sent ashore against the
presence of American warships in
Colombian waters. The troops are
busy with protective and strengthen
ing measures.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
Large Consignment.

The Bismarck Implement Company
Successors to c. Rertsch e. Son, have
inst received from one Of the best
factories a car load Of wagons and
bob sleighs that they are offering at
Introductory prices Their repositor-
les are at Eighth and Thayer streets.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
HELD CONFERENCE
At CITY Of TOXIC
Japanese Cabinet and the Elder
Statesmen Discuss the Russian Re
ply-Activity in Naval Circles.

Toxic. Dec. 17.-In consequence Of
Russias reply special conference Of
the elder statesmen of Japan. includ-
ministers, is proceeding here. 1t Is
understood that the statesmen are con.
Sdering the adoption of firm stand
against Russia.
General kodama, the war minister,
conference.
There is renewed activity at the ad-
miralty, in view of possible naval
demonstration.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

A gift OF candy from the elegant
stock of the Capital Book Store VIII
n,ease Leave your orders and we
will see that your Christmas box or
candy is delivered at any hour you
name.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
MORE MARINES LANDED.
Cruiser Dixie Disembarks Large Body
at Colon.

Colon. Dec 1.-THE United States
auxiliary cruiser Dixie disembarked
33o marines here during the day. They
all left by train for Empire station.
near Panama, where they will be quar-
tered in the canal company's houses.
Sixteen machine guns and six auto
matte guns accompanied the marines.
il is probable that the remainder OF
the marines on the Prairie will be
landed in a day or two.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

Our Christmas packages OF candy
aro the finest ever brought to the
city. A guess with every 80 cents
worth purchased The prize is worth
securing and will be awarded Chris'-
mas eve at the Capital Book Store,
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
CHAMBERLAIN WINS.
Victory in sye-eIections Considered a
Great Triumph

London, Dec. 17-Joseph Chamber
lain is again in the ascent and two
bye-elections just held resulted in
complete victory for him and the con-
servative element.
The press and political writer's are
focking back to the Chamberlain
standard.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

Friends of Sheriff Scofield will en-
deavor to get pardon from Presi-
dent Roosevelt, so the sheriff may eat
Christmas dinner at home with his
family.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

Books. fountain pens, games cahuy
and smokers articles. That is our
main Christmas line. Capital BOOK
Store.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

The Palace grocery and meat mar
ket at Casselton was destroyed by fire.
The Implement Dealers Insurance
Association is in session at Grand
Forks.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
THE MARKETS.

Opening, Range and Close of Grain
Prices at Minneapolis, Chicago and
Duluth.
Furnished by Coe Commission Co.,
First National Bank building. who
have direct wires to Minneapolis, Du-
luth and Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
TAKE IT INTO COURT.
Question of the Appointment Of a
County Commissioner Taken Into
Court at Grand Forks.
inion by Young, c. J.

Grand Forks Herald: An order OF
Judge Fisk was secured yesterday
and served on County Auditor Ack-
erroan. which requires the county ap-
pointing board of the county commits
sioners, county auditor and the coun-
tv Judge to show cause why they
should not be restrained from ap-
pointing a successor to Hans Ander-
son of the board of county commits
missioners The order is made re.
turnaple in district court. December
IS.
The outcome of the case will be
If considerable interest States At
torney Wineman has ruled that the
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17
cations HAVE SOLD OUT.
Famous "Dude Ranch" in Billings
County Has Passed Into Other
Hands.

Hands.
MedOra, December II. Messrs
Eaton Brothes, the Oldest set
tiers in this county, having come here
in 1SS1-and long engaged in stock
business, and for the five years past,
in summer hotel business, have sold
out their interests here.
Their ranch, "The Custer Trail" was
perhaps the widest known of any in
the world, persons from all parts of
the civilized world having been guests
of the place OF late years it has
earned wide reputation as the
Dude Ranch"
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

Sleighing on the slope Is the pes'
II has been for several years.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-17

Anything in Bakery goods to order
at Christopher's.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
Plunged Knife Into His Breast.

Memphis, Tenn.-The Scimitar
says that past threesccre years and
ten, sick and in despair of ever get
ting well, a.. b. Good win, an old
time Memphian who has been ill at
the city hospital for some tine, at
tempted suicide at that institution
by plunging a knife into his breast.
He waited till the nurses and ward
orderly were out of sight and then
made the effort to end his life, be-
ing thwarted in his deadly purpose
py one Of his fellow-patients. Blood
was streaming from his bosom, but
the other patiert held on to the
hand that grasped the knife and re-
strained the desperate man until
the attendants could reach him and
take the weapon.