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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
BoRNEo BOUNDARY LINES.
British. American Commission May De.
termine Them.

Washington, Sept 12.-The ap-
pointment of British-American
boundary commission to determine the
boundary lines off the coast of Borneo.
separating the possessions in those
waters of the islands belonging to the
two countries, may be the eventual
solution of the inquiry which the Lon
don government has addressed to the
state department as to the sovereignty
over certain of these islands. The
communication received from the
British charge d'affaires regarding
the control to be exercised over these
islands, which have frequently been
a resort for pirates. is still unffer CON
sideration at the state department
and Acting Secretary Adee will con
suit with the secretary of the navy
before replying.
So far as can be learned there is
nothing in the controversy over these
islands which will call for arbitration.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
BuNeOAT FOR PANAMA.
Believed She Carries Colombian
Troops to the isthmus.

New York. Sept 12.-The Colon
ban gunboat BogOta, which has been
ct Buena Ventura for some time, has
left there for this port, says Pan
anna dispatch to the Herald.
The real object of the government
in ordering the Bogota here is not
known 1t is thought she may be
bringing a large number of Colombian
troops as a precautionary measure.
with the idea that their presence may
be desirable because Of the feelings
Of the isthmians on the canal ques-
ton The political situation on the
isthmus appears TO be normal
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
MISApPROPRIATED FUNDS.
Customs Inspector and constabu'ary
Officer Convicted.

Manila. Sept 12.-Customs lnspec-
tor Thomas p Coates and Lieutenant
Osborne. constabulary supply officer,
both stationed at San Fernandino, who
were arrested recently on the charge
of misappropriatng government
funds. have been tried and convicted
of the crime Lieutenant Osborne has
been sentenced to ten years and In
spector Coates to eight years impris-
onment. Dean Tompkins, treasurer
OF the province of La Union. has also
been convicted Of forgery, but sen
tence has been reserved. The mini
mum penalty for the crime is impris
onment for twelve years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
SPECIAL TRAIN OVERTURNED.
Railroad Officials in an Accident Near
Novinqer, Mo.

Kirksville. Mo. Sept. 12-General
Manager Crimson and Superintendent
Stoneburner of the Iowa and st. Louis
railroad have arrived in Kirksville.
after an exciting experience few
miles north Of Novinger Mo- where
Mir. Brimson's special train over
turned because of the overflowing of
the Charlton river The tracks were
under several feet of water, which
caused the train 10 be carried from
the roadbed. Trainmaster Werren
was pinned beneath the engine and
only rescued after several hours hare
work. His condition is serious. He
was taken to Noyinger whore several
doctors are in consultation on his
case
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
GUESTS OF CHICAGO PRESS CLUB.
Western Newspaper Men and Their
Wives to Be Entertained.

Chicago, Sept 1.-Western news
Paper men and their wives will be
the guests Of the Chicago Press club
Saturday in an outing given to the
nonresident members of the club. The
programme for the day includes re-
ception at the Auditorium Annex IN
the morning. an automobile ride
through the parks and boulevards,
with a luncheon en- route. lake trip
in the afternoon on the steamship Vlr-
Cinia. and a banquet in the evening,
ut which Governor Van SAINT OF Min
nesota. Senator Fairbanks of Indiana
tx Governor Peck of Wisconsin and
Medill Mccormick of Chicago VII
tpeak.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
RUMORS OF INDICTMENTS.
Four Bills Alleged to Have Been
Found AGAINST Minneapolis Men.

Minneapolis. Sept. 12.-"Three Of
the most prominent lumbermen of
Minneapolis have been indicted in tim
Der cases"
This was the whispered rumor that
ran about the court house of Henne-
pin during the day. The grand jury
is in session and small interested
crowds were seen clustered about the
building. but few persons seemed to
have the slightest inkling of what was
transpring ard the members Of the
grand jury are silent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
q. w. BEAVERS IS ARRAIGNED
Former Official OF Post0ffiCe Department
Furnishes Bail for His Appearance
OH Sept. 25th.

si,Ous OF furnishing such supplies an
opportunity to compete in the sale of
the same and that the eXgency of
tho service did not demand the imme-
diato delivery Of the supplies meI-
toned Machen further is char
with securing the approval and pay
mcut cf all the bills of the Postal De
vice and Improvement company,
though he knew them to he eXorbitant
and unreasonable and with misinform-
ing and deceiving the postmaster gen
eral and the first assistant postmaster
general concerning these facts. 1t is
charged that Beavers. Erwin and Ma
chen divided between themselves and
others the eXcesses Of monies and the
unlawful gain accruing to the Postal
Device and Improvement company, in
consequence of this conspiracy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
ON A COURTESY VISIT.
British Home Squadron Coming to the
United States.

London, Sept 12.-It is announced
that the British Home squadron Will
be sent to the United States on
courtesy visit in return for the Amerl-
can action in sending squadron TO
Portsmouth.
The home squadron. which is com
manded by Vice Admiral Sir Arthur
X. Wilson. has just returned from a
successful participation in the naval
maneuvers and will sail Sept. l6 for
six weeks cruise around Scotland.
Shortly afterwards, according TO the
announcement. the squadron will sail
for America
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
INDICTED BY GRAND JURY.
Names Of Those Against Whom True
Bills Were Found.

Washington. Sept 12-United
States District Attorney Beach has
announced that the six persons named
in the seven indictments returned by
the grand jury last Tuesday are:
George w. Beavers, former chief of
the division of salaries and allow
ances, postofice department.; August
w Machen. former general superin-
tendent of the free delivery system.
pOstoflice department; James w. Err
win. former postotiice inspector. with
Headquarters in San Francisco:
George II. Huntington and Isaac S
Mcclellan. both of New York city,
owners of the Columbia Supply com
pany of this city; and Eugene d.
Scheble Of Toledo. O., dentist, and
interested II the firm of Maybury
Ellis OF Detroit. Mich, letter box
manufacturers.
Beavers. Machen and Erwin are
named jointly in one Indictment for
conspiracy to defraul the United
States. Another indictment is against
McGiehan, Huntington and Machen
for conspiracy to defraud the United
States and still another is against the
same three for conspiracy 10 commit
bribery. both under section $40
r. s. Scheble and Machen are in
dictea Jointly for conspiracy against
the United States and again for con
spiracy to commit bribery Another
indictment is against Mcclellan and
Huntington for bribery and the last is
against Machen singly for accepting
hlibes under section 5.501 r. S.
All indictments are based on trans
actions relating TO the supply Of letter
boxes and package boxes and devices.
1 Some sensational charges are made,
/ Beavers. Machen and Erwin having
received various kinds of "rake-offs
] il is alleged
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
JOHN A. STERRET REMOVED.
Result Of Charges Against His Ad
n1inistration.

Washington, Sept. l2.-Secre'ary
Hitchcock has announced the removal
of John A. Sterrett of Ohio as town
site commissioner for the Cherokee
Indian nation in Indian territory and
the appointment OF Dwight iuttle OF
Connecticut as his successor. The
removal is the result of charges
Sterrett's administration of his Office
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
WARsHiPS IN READINESS.
Vessels Ordered to Be Pre-.
pared to Sail for the levant.

Paris. Sept 12.-The commander of
the French Mediterranean squadron
at Toulon has received orders to hold
in readiness to leave for the Levan'
a naval division consisting OF the bat
tleship Brennus. the armored cruiser
Latouche Traville, the second-class
cruiser Du Chayla and the third-class
cruiser Linois. under the command OF
| Admiral Jaureguiberry.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
WHILE RESISTING ARREST.
Two Tennessee Men Shot and Killed
bv Deputies.

Camden. Tenn. Sept, l2.-Alexan-
der Lindsley and Joseph Dougherty
were shot and killed at night by two
deputies who were trying to arrest
them on a charge Of assaulting Daniel
Stockdale an aged farmer.
Stockdale is in precarious condl-
tion. Lindsley and Dougherty quar-
relied with Stockdale over family
matter
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
Accidentally Kills His Sister.

Chicago, Sept 12.--Stewart John
son. aged eight, shot and killed his
sister, Mabel. sixteen years old. az
their home at night. The boy had
been given a rife as birthday pres.
ent and was playing with It when It
was accidentally discharged. the bull
let entering his sisters heart.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
TO SATISFY AMERICANS.
Governor General OF Beirut Desires to
Settle Mauelssen Case.

Washington. Sept 12.-The follow
ing bulletin was posted at the navy
department during the day:
Admiral Cotton telegraphs from
Beirut. Sept 10, that the governor
general Of Damascus has expressed
Eesire to settle the case of the Ameri-
fan vice consul satisfactorily to the
United States government. Beirut
huiet business improving. confidence
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12

Martin Johnson. a rural mail car
rier in Sargent county, fell in love with
a girl and opened letter to her from
another fellow He is now in Jail await
ing the action Of the grand jury
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
ENTIRE FAMILY cHLoROFORMED.
BURGLARS Then Ransacked the House,
Takinu Money and JeweIry.

Wabash, Ind, Sept. Burglars
early in the morning chloroformed the
entire family of Chris Harnisb, farm,
er living near Dora. They ransacked
the house. securing considerable
money and jewelry AS result OF
the chloroform. Miss Lulu Harnis".
a daughter. is in serious condition
and the other members Of the family
are suffering from the effects OF IT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
REFUSES TO SURRENDER.
Neither Win Murderer Hoffman Leave
the Country.

St Louis. Sept. PA special to
the Post-Dspatch from Waterloo. Ill.,.
SAYS: William A. Hoffman. murderer
of his father-in-law. William Brandt.
at Maestown. has refused the pleas OF
his aged grandmother his mother and
his wife. as well as of other friends,
to surrender or to leave the country
He was offered guarantee of protec-
tion from lynching if he would sur
render. or plenty OF money If h"
would leave the county but refused TO
entertain either proposition. Sher
Ruch declares that he will make every
effort to capture Hoffman, and has
increased his posse from twenty
to fifty members
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
CAR JUMPED THE TRACK.
Several Persons Injured in Accident
at LAFAYETTE, Ind.

Lafayette. Ind. Sept l2.-John
Raw of Fairmont had his leg broken
and f. w Esslinger of Danville,
Purdue student; Conductor j. Is.
TAYLOR, NJ l.. Kiett and Charles Sey-
mour were injured in a street car ac-
cident early in the morning. The car
jumped the track and rolled down
thirty-foot embankment. dozen
other passengers were sllghtiy
bruised
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12

New York. Sept 12.-George W.
Beavers, the former head OF the de-
partment OF salaries and allowances
in the postonice department. was ar
raisned before United States Com
missioner Hitchcock in the federal
building during the day on bench
warrant issued in Washington, charg-
ing him with conspiracy to defrau
the government. Beavers furnished
a bond of IS 5,0O0 for his appearance ON
Sept %. Beavers was recently ar
raiSned on the indictment returned by
the federal grand jury in Brooklyn.
Neither Mr. Beavers nor his coun-
sci would discuss the nature Of the
charges, but gave notice that they
would on Sept % insist upon the gov
ernment producing its complete evil
dence against the defendant Assist
ant United States District Attorney
Wise stated that if such a demal
were made he would insist that the
certified copy of the Indictment re-
turned against the defendant in an
other district, was all the evidence"
the law required.
The copy of the Indictment, Mr.
Wise said. was of itself all the evi-
dence the government intended to pro-
duce and if the defense counted on
forcing the government to bring here
all Of its witnesses and subject them
to ross-eXamination by the defense,
practically trying the case in New
York, IL would find itself mistaken.
The complaint against Beavers
made IN This district is based on the
Washington indictment, and signed by
Confucius l. Wayland, postofice in
spector. 1t is made on information
and belief"
Charged With Conspiracy.
The complaint charges that. accord
! ing to an Indictment returned in
| Washington August w. Machen, gen
eral superintendent Of the free deliv-
cry system in company with George
w Beavers and James w. Erwin
conspire together with divers other
persons to defraud the United States
by giving to, and obtaining for the
| Postal Device and Improvement com
pany Ga corporation organized under
the laws of California; in a manner
contrary to law and the postal regu
lations. the exclusive opportunity for
and business of. furnishing to the free
delivery service certain articles, sup
plies and equipments free from al
competition. at unreasonable and ex
orbitant prices far above the ordinary
cost Of manufacture.
The complaint further charges tina
the articles so secured We're 100 Of III
f Indicated devices, and that Mache,
concealed from all other persons DC
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12

The fall term of the Agricultural col
lege will open Sept 10. Former State
Superintendent Halland will be among
the instructors.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
SOME NOTES ON IRRIGATION
Why the Government is Taking Hand
in the Irrigation OF the Arid Plains OF
West Some Notes on Irrigation.

oughly honest and intelligent admins
tration of the new irrigation law can
bring even a measure of success. From |
this time on it will be highly important
that the secretary of the interior, who
is charged with the administration Of
the law, be honest, energetic and well
informed. The law is so general in
its terms that it will bear good or bad
fruit in proportion as it is admins
tered properly or otherwise. The
president recognizes this fact which
no doubt explains in part why he sticks
to Secretary Hitchcock the most unpop-
ular cabinet officer for generation.
in any party Hitchcock is admittedly
honest and conscientious He knows
the western country He has made
careful study of irrigation The presi-
dent can trust him implicitly These
things being thus, many of Hitchcock $
unpleasant characteristics can be over
! looked and the many peculiarties of
temperament and character which
bring down upon his head the wrath of
public men.
The Difficulties to Be Encountered.
A brief look at one of the numerous
difficulties the government will en-
counter in its administration of the
new irrigation law will be interesting
The public land laws were draw
prairie country of the middle west
between the Alleghenies and the Mis-
souri, river, where the rainfall is suffi
cient. In that country every tract Of
100 acres is practically as good as
every other tract. and each farmer is
entirely independent, as regards
methods of agriculture In the great
arid and semi arid region. however
the value of land depends entirely on
the water rights. The interests of the
farmers are closely related and can
not be separated While the tracts
may Dt tIUdllE SOotl DIS " SolI. values
may differ widely because one tract
has more water than another The
man who owns the water virtually
owns everything of value This fact
has not been sufficiently recognized
in the framing of law regulating the
disposal of public lands, and the result
is seen in oppressive water monopolies
in many parts of the irrigation corn
try In many instances title 70 a few
acres has carried control Over ranA
thousands, and in this way the build
ing of homes has been prevented, the
government having attempted to settl,
the semi arid west under the same
code of land laws which it used in thu
> settlement of the Mississippi valley
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12
Very Little Real Desert.

While the semi-arid regions are
large, the actual desert places are very
small. To the west of Salt Lake there
is a true desert of sand and alkali,
destitute of vegetation, and in southern
California is the Saton desert, about
800 feet below ocean level. It is esti-
mated by government experts that the
total desert ara of the country en-
braces about 7O,00O,0O0 acres. The
remainder of the arid region has a
more or less scanty vegetation of some
value to man.
The government will experience
much difficulty, and probably encount-
er much we'll meant but undeserved
criticism in its attempt to preserve
what is left of the great irrigation coun-
try for the benefit of the people. The
problems are, indeed. Of very per
picking character, and only thor
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12

Mark Edholm of Cavalier county
committed suicide by shooting at
Langdon
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12

Tho FOrman .cldent nominates
Rush Adams of Lisbon for governor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-12

In recent article on irrigation in
the west, Jermane of the Minneapolis
Journal writes as follows:
Why has the government taken up
the work of reclamation, when private
enterprise has already done so much,
and when the problem is rendered eX-
ceedingly difficult because of that fact?
The question is answered by F. II.
Newell, chief engineer of the geologi-
cal survey. He notes that while priv
ate enterprise has done much in the
way of scientific and successful irri-
cation, the results have not been Who'll
ly satisfactory, from the broad view
point of the country as a whole.
Choice spots have been developed and
the easily available waters have been
utilized, but the larger public interests
have not been guarded, and the max
! ing of homes has not been carried on
as vigorously as public policy requires
| In the smaller projects private enter
prise has been highly successful, bu
in the larger and more difficult under
takings ii has not been uniformly sue
cessful, owing to the enormous suns
of money required, and therefore pub
lie lands have not been utilized 70
the greatest good of the people as
whole.
Mr.. Newell also makes an interest
ing explanation as to the cause of lacl
The general atmospheric movement il
this country, as whole, he says, i!
from west to east Moisture ladel
winds from the Pacific ocean. encount
erng the mountains near the coast
are forced upwards and cooled. In The
winter much of this moisture is de
posted on the mountains, and tn,
winds pass over them to the east per
fectly dry In the summer time. wher
the mountains are relatively warm
winds from the Pacific pass over then
without depositing their moisture
bringing on the summer drought of The
Pacific coast Passing eastwardly
these winds, retaining their humidity
bring rains to the interior These sum
mer rains help make up for the den
cheney of rain in the winter. TIL
Rocky mountains intercept these wind
and extract all the moisture that re
mains, so that by the time the wind
reach the country east of the noun
tans, they are dry.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-06
Coffee Clubs Reception.

On New Years Day a year
ago, the Ladies Coffee Club, OF
this city, entertained their many
friends in a manner which eclips-
ed all of their former efforts. 1t
was thought at that time that It
weuld be impossible for the Ia
dies to rise to greater heights, but
it has been accomplished, accord
ing to the verdict of those who
attended the reception given by
the ladies of the Coffee Club IN
their apartments in the City
Hall last Thursday afternoon.
Great preparation had been
made for this occasion. The hall
was most beautifully decorated
with flowers and evergreens.
Wild ferns and potted plants
were in evidence everywhere,
while from the ceiling swung
great chains of evergreens, ar
ranged in the most tasteful man
ner possible. The reception
tables were perfect dreams, each
being beautifully decorated with
flowers and set off with most
elaborate and attractive service.
A couple of ladies presided over
each table, and were ably assist
ed by many other ladies OF the
Coffee Club. Nor was this all
the refreshments served were
most dainty and delicious, and
the coffee and cocoa was beyond
doubt better than 'our mothers
made"
The reception was largely at.
tended and everybody appeared
to enjoy the occasion to the ut
most. On every hand there was
heard a babble OF voices and rip
pling laughter-they seemed to
be contagious. The reception
proper began about 3 in the af'
ternoon and lasted until 6 o'clock.
After the electric lights were
turned on the scene appeared
more gorgeously beautiful thar
before. The event will long be
remembered.
Rutllyn Turney and Nor
daunt Goodnough furnished mu
sic for the reception, and for the
dance which was given in the
evening as the closing feature
the music was rendered by F. R
| Overlauder and Mrs. Inez Wilson.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-01-06
Frotn Eastern Oregon.

Ephraim Cameron arrived,
Thursday, from Union, Eastern
Oregon. He was obliged to
come down to Portland to lay in
stock for his harness shop which
he is conducting in Union and
concluded to run up to Corvallis,
his old home, ard see his rela-
tives and friends. He is looking
we'll and states that he is doing a
good business in the eastern part
of the state. He notices many
changes i'll this city and they are
changes for the better, too.
Eph is situated almost in the
heart of the sugar beet section in
this state and says that while it
is a great industry, those who
produce the beets do rot own the
land as a general thing and
are not able to prosper in the
business. The sugar factory is
located at La Grande and is
owned by Mormons. The beets
are nearly all produced by Nor
mons. The land on which the
beets are produced, in nine cases
out of ten, is owned by the pro-
prietors of the factory and they
sub-1et it to Mormons practically
on their own terms. Where the
company sells land they stipulate
that a certain number of acres
is to be planted in beets, for a
certain term of years. Accord
ing to the terms on which the
company rents or sells land it is
pretty hard for those who have
just acquired possession to make
anything.
AS high as ten carloads of beets
are shipped from Union to La
Grande daily during the season.
These beets are said to be the
finest sugar beets produced in
this state.
Mr.. Cameron will leave tor
home within a day or two and II
is likely that he will be accom-
panied as far as Portland by his
brother, J. M. Cameron, of this
city, who will so to the metrop-
oils for the purpose of laying ir
stock for his harness business in
this city.