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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
TAKES FIRM STAND.
Minister Powell Refuses to Recede
From His Position.


San Domingo, Feb. 17.-The minis
ter for foreign affairs during the day
made public dispatch received from
Secretary Of State Hay announcing
thet the Dominican envoy who Is to
renresent Santo Domingo's case at
Washington would be received and
heHrd. but pointing out that Minister
Powell was entrusted with the task Of
conducting and concluding the nego-
tatioHs in regard to the claims OF
American citizens against Santo Do
mirgO
Hacretary General Sanchez informed
NJ Powell that the pending cases will
no. he further considered until after
The return of the Dominican commits
sioner from the United States. to
which the American min 'stc~ ~cDlied
that the cases referred TO will not ad-
nit Of anv further delay in their set.
tlenent. He added that he cannot
await the return of the commissioner
from Washington and notified the sec.
retarv general that settlement must
be effected within few davs
The determined stand taken by Mr..
Powell fcr the purpose of having the
Clyde line and Ross cases settled sur
pgised the Dominican government and
It is believed the latter must yield.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
NAME THE UMPIRE.
United States May Request Queen
WjIhelmina TO Do That

Washington. Feb. 17@Queen Will
helmina of The Netherlands may be
requested by the Washington govern
ment to name the umpire who shall
pass on the claim Of the United States
against Venezuela in the event that
the persons named by the United
States and Venezuela cannot agree
The selection of Queen Wilhelmina
was suggested by Mr.. Bowen. and it
is probable that the protocols soon to
be signed by Mr. Hay and Mr. Bowen
will provide that the queen shall name
the umpire in the event Of disagree
ment This is intended as a ccmpl-
ment to the sovereign of the country
at whose capital The Hague tribunal
sets
Great Britain. GERMANY and italy in
their protocol provide that the King
of Spain shall name the umpire.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
PILOTS ASSOCIATION.
International Body Formed to Operate
on Great Lakes.

Detroit. Mich, Feb 17.-On the at.
thority of Secretary Harry Barter Of
the international Longshoremen Ma
rine and Transport Workers associa-
tfon, the Detroit Tribune announces
the organization of the international
Pilots association. affiliated with the
Longshoremen and with the American
Federation of Labor
In the international Pilots associa-
ton masters are to be barred from
membership unless they can show
that they are not financially interest
ed in any vessels.
Captain John Nc Gregor of Detroit
is president of the new association and
1t is intended to embrace in the mem
bership not only pilots on the Great
Lakes. but on the inland rivers, anG
the seaboard as well.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
NO DEBATE ON STATEHOOD.
Senate Taboos That Subject and
Passes Other Bills.

Washington. Feb. 17.-There was
no debate on the statehood bill in the
senate during the day. The Indian
appropriation bill and the Philippine
currency bill both were passed. Mr.
Vest while the Indian bill was up.
called attention to point of order
which had been made against one Of
Its provisions. on the ground that it
was new legislation The senate he
said had passed the government bill
as rider to the army appropriation
Dlll and vet ruled other provisions out
All rules, he said, were violated when
a majGSlty was in favor of any meas
ure
The bill then was passed.
The statehood bill then was taken
up Mr.. Morgan. as a question of pri-
viiege, had read a recent communica-
tlon addressed to him by Rafael Reyes
colombian minister to Mexico. and
which appeared in the public press,
Denying the Accuracy
OF certain statement alleged to have
been made by Morgan in the senate
on Feb. IL, that the president of Col
ombla had sold out and abdicated for
VI 100000. He declared that if any
'hing was said by him it was in secret
session OF the senate. Reyes, he said.
seems to be determined on the success
OF the Panama scheme "The coinci-
aenee OF the double assault on me-"
ne sad, lis quite cute enough to have
oeen enacted in the Panama canal
sohool and is braZen enough to have
neen prepared in the Office of New
YORK railroad wrecker."
did not say" he continued, "at
any time that the president had re-
ce'ved $1.000,000 as pay for resgning
sad that after he received 81 100000
IN April. 1900, he retired to his home
ana the vice president was substituted
in his place"
II 4.lo the senate went into execu-
'e session and at 4 40 p m. ad-
| IlOurned.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
SAVED FIFTY PUPILS.
Brave School Teacher Prevents Their
Death by Fire.

Springfield. H., Feb 17-Miss Mary
Martin. teacher in the New Caldwell
school at Thayer. H.. by her bravery
and presence of mind in a fire which
destroyed the school, saved the lives
OF fifty of her pupils. With egress By
the stairway cut off by flames, Miss
Martin dropped her pupils from a sec
ord story window to the ground. After
the last Of the children had been res
cret the plucky instructor swung her
self over the window ledge and
dronped to safety. Although several
Of the children were painfully hurt
none of the injuries will result Sc
riously.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
HEAVY SNOW IN OHIO.
River Men Warned to Prepare for Ris.
ina Water.

Cincinnati. Feb 1.-THE heaviest
snow storm Of the winter struck the
ONO valley during the day. Follow
ing the heavy rains OF Saturday and
Sunday and a sleet storm Sunday
night, snow began falling early in the
morning. and from five to eight inches
OF snow now covers the ground.
The heavy rains of Sunday and the
succeeding snow caused a rapid rise
In the Ohio river at all points from
Pittsburg to below Cincinnati. Fore
caster Bassler has issued a food
warning. telling all river interests to
prepare against rise from Cincinna.
Il down.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
WEATHER MoDERATING.
Loss Of Stock Light in South Dakota
and Nebraska.

Omaha. Neb. Feb. 1.-THE weather
has moderated rapidly since noon and
at O'Clock p. m the temperature was
at zero Cold weather continues
throughout this portion of the West
but higher temperature is sweeping
in In the evening Huron reported -
North Platte |, Schuyler s. Valentine
s. O'Neill and Norfolk degrees below
zero. a rise of from 6 to 10 degrees
since morning. Reports from the
range indicate that stock in Western
Nebraska and Southern Dakota has
suffered some. but owing to little snow
covering the grass, the loss has been
light
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
DIsPosEs OF BILLS.
nouse Acts on Number of Measures
Under Suspension of Rules.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE house
disposed of number OF bills during
Enc day under suspension of the rules.
siea'lhg two. The most important
MEASURE passed was the senate hi
70 amend the railroad safety appliance
a" special order was adopted
"hich practically will make the Fow-
~ ~ currency bill a continuing order for
ne remainder Of the session, not, how
|nser TO interfere with conference re-
poLts' appropriation bills and other
privileged matters.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
COLD IN WYOMING.
Cattle and Sheep Slowly Famishing
on the Ranges.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. l7.-Reports
from nearly every section in Wyoming
are to the effect that the weather
throughout the state is intensely cold
It has ceased showing. Stock on the
ranges, especially that which started
the winter in poor condition. is suffer
ing severely and heavy losses are pre-
dicted The open country Is covered
with snow to an unusual depth. and
cattle and sheep are slowly famishing,
being too weak to paw the snow from
the ground
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
IN MEMORY OF ADAMS.
Services at Madison Attended by
Noted Wiscon Men.

Madison. Wis. Feb. Memorial
services for the late President Charles
Kendall Adams Of the University OF
Wisconsin, which were held during the
day. We're participated IN by the entire
faculty and number Of state Officials
including Governor Lafollette. Fiji
teen hundrea students and citizens
also attended Acting President Z. A
Rrge of the University of Wisconsin
and President A;,gell cf Michigan uni
versity delivered addresses.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
SEQUEL. TO MERGER LITIGATION.
New York Stock Exchange to Take
Action Against Members.

New York. Feb. 17.-According to
trustworthy reports some announce
ment will be made by the Stock Ex-
change during the week regarding the
Peter Power-Northern Pacific litiga-
tion of last year which involved the
good faith and standing Of several
Stock Exchange brokers. 1t is known
that the governors, acting under legal
advice have made a searching nves-
tigation Of the affair and it is bell we'd
that severe measures will be taken
against the offenders.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
FURIOUS WIND STORM.
Number Of Persons Reported Killed or
Injured in Georgia.

Atlanta. Ga. Feb ia special to
the Constitution. from Royston. Ca
a station on the Southern railway
saws that a furious wind storm passed
over the town of Bowman in Ebert
county in the afternoon, demolishps
several houses and killing or injurins
a number of persons The wires are
down beyond Royston and further par
ticulars cannot be obtained
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
TORNADO SANK STEAMER.
Passenger Steamer Struck by Tor
nado and Sent to the Bottom.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. IA tornado
struck the passenger steamer Olive.
plying between Franklin, Va. and
Edenton, n c., and sent her to the
bottom of the Chowan river. between
Mount Pleasant and divers wharf.
Seventeen people are known to have
drowned and others who were rescued
are in a serious condition. The death
list may possibly reach twenty-five.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
NOT VET CONVINCED.
German Press 10th to Accept Monroe
Doctrine as International Law.

Berlin. Feb. 1.-THE newspapers
generally have little to say about the
Venezuelan settlement. Those which
reflect the government views affirm
that Germany comes out of the affair
measurably well, inasmuch as she OBJ
tains at the end Of the negotiations all
she asked for at the beginning The
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
All Trains DELAYED,

Bloomington. Ill. Feb. l7.-Ihe tfm-
perature at midnight in Central ''l'-
nois dropped to II degrees be'cw 7eTo
All trains are delayed Snow if-'rg
near Barnes and Elliott held ll'irois
Central and Lake Erie and weston
trains several hours.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
High Winds Prevail.

Jacksonville Fla. Feb l7.-Hish
winds prevailed during the day reach
ing a velocity of II miles an hour in
the night. The storm temnorarily ~
terfered with the telegraph and te'e-
phone service and parts of tho ciN
are now in darkness. Every wire eX-
cept the one in use by the Associated
Press is down
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18

Minneapolis, Feb Wheat
There was but slight moderation
in the temperature noted this morning
Cables, while steady, did not display
much, if any, ginger although our
markets firmed up moderately on the
close Yesterday Receipts here were
comparatively light but this deficiency
was more than made uD at Duluth.
where 22i cars were reported. giving
three points 40S cars, against 1876 last
week and 439 cars the same day last
year.
| Corn-Started rather steady though
prices We're shaded a tritle early.
| Gables We're by no means firm enough
to suggest the taking on of any new
commitments either for small scalp or
for investment.
Oats-Kept pretty we'll in line with
| other grains.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
SNOW FOLLOWS SLEET.
Surface Roads in New York Expert
ence Difficulty in Operating.

New York. Feb 17.-After a day of
sleet and driz2ling rain. snow began
to fall at dusk The fall was heavy
and fast. and at II o'clock had reached
depth cf four inches. The storm did
not cause material delay on the ele-
waited roads but the surface lines had
some difficulty in keeping up to their
time
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
Women Hear BRYAN.

New York Feb. 17.-Many women
were present to hear William Jennings
Bryan speak before the Woman's Dem
ocratic club in Brooklyn in the after
noon. 1t was in no sense a reception
to Bryan for he himself said. Il have
been restrained from taking part in
anything life a reception for fear that
my motives might have been miscon-
strued."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
Cold Weather General.

Marquette. Mich. Feb. 17.-Cold
weather is general over Northern
Michigan. The thermometer at Mar
ouette shows 10 below zero. at Hough-
ton l3 below. and at Michigamme %
below. with the mercury still falling.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
BY EUROPEAN CONGRESS.
Plan of Russia and Austria to Procure
Reforms in Macedonia,

Vienna. Feb lit is rumored that
in the event of Turkey failing to exc
cute the demanded reforms in Mace
dCnia Russia and Austria will con
woke a European congress to deal with
tho eitu1tiOn
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
MINERS KILLED.

Bowie. AriZ.. Feb 17-At the Buck
eye mine. nine miles south of here,
two men were killed. two seriously
and many slightly injured by a dyna-
mite explosion
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDlci
AIRY WILL REPORT ON THE
LITTLEFIELD BILL.
IMPORTANT CHANGES MADE
Complete Substitutes Recommended
for Sections s and 2 of the House
eiIi-Scope Of Provision Prohibitirn q
Persons Engaged in Violating tire
Law From Using Interstate Com.
merce instrumentalities Enlarged.
merce instrumentaIities Enlarged.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
committee on the judiciary during the
day concluded consideration of the
Littlefeld antitrust bill and decided 10
report 1t to the senate with a number
or amendments. The most important
changes were made in connection With
Sections and Of the house bill, for
which the senate committee will rec
ommend complete substitutes. Sec
tlon 6. as the bill passed the house.
prohibited persons engaged in violat.
Ing the provisions OF the law from
using any of the instrumentalities of
interstate commerce. This purpose is
retained in the substitute of the sen.
ate committee, but the scope Of the
provision is much enlarged.
Corporations Hereafter Organized.
The new section also prescribes the
con 'itions under which it shall be un-
lawful Tor anv corporation hereafter
organized TO engage in interstate com
merco.
Section of the house bill imosed
a me or $4,000 on common carriers
for the violation of this act or the ex
lstlnS interstate commerce law The
substitute uses the word Corpora
ton instead Of the words "commcn
carrier and provides for forfeit to
the United States.
A fine of $4,000 or Imprisonment fol
fve years or both is imposed on per
sons who may knowingly cause or aid
any corporation to violate these stat.
utes.
It was over these two substitutes
fhat the committee had its sharpast
0ntest and closest votes They were
rrlet by the full Democratic vote
n the assistance of three Republi-
Guns.
Many other changes wcre made in
the text of the bill.
Rebate Section Stricken Out.
section .. pertaining to rebates. is
stricken out entirely because the ques-
ton OF rebates is covered by the Iii
klns bill. which already has passed
both houses Section 8 was not
changed but Section authorizing
and defining the legal process for en-
forcing the law, was cancelled. That
provision was taken out of the bill be
cause the ground is covered by thu
substitute for Section 7. Section 10
was not changed, but the house nro
vision in Section II, the last section
OF the bill. was materially modified.
The house bill awards damages
"threefoid" to persons or corporations
Injured by other persons or corpora
tions. under the provisions of the pro
posed act. The committee struck out
the word "threefold." providing only
for damages and costs of suit
Senator Nelson offered a substitute
for the entire bill. specifically declar-
ing against mergers on the part of
combinations, but it was not accepted
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
THE MARKETS..

Opening. Range and Close Of Grain
Prices at Minneapolis, Chicago and
Duluth.
Furnished by Coo Commission Co.. First
National Bank hulding, who have direct wires
- Minn"a poll nuluth and Chicago
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
SHOOTS A PUPIL.
'"sn School Principal Wounds
Scholar in a Eiqht.

,,ni niyannus. Neb.. Feb. 17.-Professor
an a,,ll principal of the high school. shot
nnu w., seriously injured Henry Boem. a
;nupH and was afterwards beaten dur
,s q hight with Boem and two com
nkenions. - Hill had ordered Boem from
o.t o'e room and upon his refusal to go
b,,Umpted to remove him Two other
r.ys came to Boem's aid and attacked
me principal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
February II, 1870
Chicago.
Mime apolis.
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Feb l7.-Hogs-Receipts.
q 900, market sc higher; light, $3.50
M7.05; mixed. s6S0M7.30; heavy. $500
M7.37: rough, $670M6.S0. Cattle-Re-
ceipts. 5000: market steady Sheep
Receipts. 1000; market strong.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
Personality Of cortelyou.

Secretary Cortelyou is a man of at
tractive personality. a scholar of abil-
ity and admirable training and a pub
lie official Of genius In politics he is
a staunch Republican. but his present
position has been achieved rather by
merit than by political favor.
Mr.. CortelyOu was born in New York
City on July 26, 1862 He is descend.
ed from distinguished family. his
ancestors being among the leaders in
the colonial and revolutionary history
Of the state OF New York.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
CAPTAIN iNMAN DEAD.
was One Of the Best Known Marine
Men on the Great Lakes.

% |ilwankee, Feb 17.-Captain Byron
h, 'nman, aged fifty-four years, one of
ene az" best known marine men on the
ufeat Lakes, and for the past three
ipTars p. assistant superintendent of the
o,,.'sourg Steamship company, is dead
N''er an illness OF less than a week.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-18
CONFIRMS NOM|N 4,
SENATE MAKES GEORGE q. CO.,
yElYoU HEAD OF NEW
DEPARTMENT..
NO OPPOSITION MANIFEST..
Senator Oepew Asked for hmm ed ate
Action on Recommendation and |,
Was Taken-Mr. Cortelyou Was
Born in New York City, and is &c.
scended From Family Distinguish.
ed in the History Of Empire State.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
during the day confirmed the nomna
ton OF George B. Cortelyou to be sec
retary of commerce and labor under
the act creating the new department.
The nomination was referred to the
committee after the senate went into
executive session the committee was
polled on the vote. Senator Depew
reported the nomination with favor.
able recommendation. He asked for
immediate action and as there was no
opposition, Mr.. COrtelyou was con.
fi-mp1
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-04
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Plenty of turkeys, chickens, ducks,
quail and wild ducks as Winkler's
this morning. Blue Ribbon celery
just from Kalamazoo. Telephones 266.
Palmer Hardware Company, whole
sale and retail store, is an excellent
place to trade. They sell everything
kept in a first-class hardware store.
Just arrived a beautiful line of silks
in cOlors and black. Dress Goods of the
latest weaves. Linens, towels, napkins,
and doylies, percales, ginghams, fan
nelettes, outing, etc. Metzger & Brun-
son.
the Ryan Business College is now
open. New students are arriving daily.
Every young man and woman can't
afford to miss the valuable instruction.
The Savannah District Messenger
Company will make you special rates
on drayage, messenger service, furni-
ture and pianos moved and stored. 80
Montgomery street.
The Richmond Business College is
daily receiving pupils from North and
South Carolina, Florida, Alabama and
from all over the state of Georgia.
Thoroughness is our motto.
If you are hard to please in having
your pictures framed take them to
Ladevezes where expert workmen are
employed. Prices the lowest known.
II Congress street, west.
For Christmas presents, nothing
appreciated like nice trunk,
suit case or bag, for half you pay else
where, at Chatham Trunk Factory,
Broughton, corner Abercorn.
Modern flats for rent, Thirty-sixth
and Habersham. Apply to c. F. Full
ton.
George Wagner's Son, savannah's
leading and reliable florist. Now is the
time to order a choice selection of the
most beautiful roses of all kinds.
Walker Mulligan Furniture Company
has succeeded the w. T. Walker Furni-
ture Company. See them for bargains.
Your credit is good. Corner Broughton
and jefferson streets.
Best bargains in city property by w.
j. Miscally, Jr., 20 Bryan street. You
will consult your own interest by see
ing him for full particulars.
Look on page 4, and see Daniel Ho-
gan's special Blanket and other Bar
gains Sale.
Chas. A. Cox, the practical tin-plate
and sheet iron worker; tin, slate, tar,
gravel and tile roofing; best work. low
est prices. 142 Barnard street.
j. w. Teeples great sale continues
on furniture, carpets and stoves. The
people say Teeple's prices are the low
est. This accounts for the large sales.
A L. Desbouillons, the reliable Jew
eler, is showing a fine line of watches,
clocks and jewelry ware. Get prices on
rings, pins and charms AZ Bull street
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-04
PHILLIPS MusT ANSWER.

Jacksonville Metropolis: Tim Phillips,
the young white man charged with
violating the postal laws, will have to
face the United States court grand
jury next week and explain to them
the Irregularities with which he is
charged. Phillips was arragned sew
eral weeks ago before United States
Commissioner Archibald upon the
charge of obtaining money upon false
pretenses by changing a way bill of the
Seaboard Air Line Railway for a ship
ment of naval stores to the name of
j. b. Kennerly. assumed by him, and
then collecting the money therefor from
the consignee In this case he was held
in $500 bail and committed to tail.
where he has remained since. The trial
to-day was to establish a chain of evil
dence regarding the receiving and
opening of letters by Phillips, said not
to be his property, some of which. it
is said, were addressed to Kennerly.
his assumed name. Five witnesses gave
strong evidence against the young man,
and he was held in 81, 900 bail to appear
before the grand jury of the United
States court here next week Phillips
was at one time a telegraph operator
for the SeabOard Air Line at Fernan-
dina