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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17

Washington, July 1.-THE Manchu-
rian question has been settled salts
factorily to this government. Assu--
ances have been received from the
Chinese government that it will, III
the near future. open as treaty ports
several ports now closed to the worlds
trade The Russian government has
conveyed formal assurance to the
United States government that it will
not in any way oppose such opening.
While the ports to be opened are
not vet specified it is gathered from
the communications received that they
are Moukden, the principal inland
port of Manchuria. and Tatungkao, at
the mouth OF the Yalu river. The
this outcome, feeling that it has Sc
cured not only more American COM
merce, but for the commerce of the
world al large very substantial gain.
1t now develops that the meeting of
Russian officials at Port Arthur, just
concluded, was but one of the steps,
though an important one, which the
st. Petersburg government had planned
In Execution Of Its Purpose
to place matters of internal admins
traIion in Nalchuria in such condition
that the pC-ts desired by the United
States and Japan could be opened to
trade without causing disturbance or
involving undue sacrifice of proper
Russian interests 1t already has been
represented that much of the friction
that had grown out of the Manchuricn :
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
CONFESSED TO MANY MURDERS
Many Crimes Admitted by A. A. Knapp.
Just Convicted of Wife Murder at
Hamilton, Ohio.

the usual appeals, but 1t is generally
believed that Knapp will now be elec
trocuted.
List OF Admitted Crimes.
The five eases to which Knapp con-
fessed Feb. 70 to officials here are as
follows:
Emma Lttlemann, killed in lumber
yard at Cincinnati, June p, 1894
May Eckert, murdered in room on
1894
Jennie Knapp, thrown into canal at
Liberty street. Cincinnati, Aug. Z, 1894.
Ida Gebhard, strangled ct Indianap
oils in July. 1895.
Hannah Knapp, murdered at Hamil
ton, Dec. -, 1902, and thrown into the
river al Lindenwald
Regarding the killing of his wife,
Hannah Goddard Knapp for whose
murder he has been convicted, he said
when he awoke the morning of the
crime he was seized with an impulse
to strangle his wife. After killing her
he secured box and nailed her up.
He hauled the body two miles from
here and threw the corpse into the
Miami river The body was found
March , n the river at New Albany,
Ind
Knapp has spent twothirds of his
life in prison, but for the five murders
to which he confessed he had been un-
suspected until few unguarded words
caused his arrest.
For years he had been stranger,
he admitted, pouncing upon innocent
children and choking them to death.
He was twice in states prison for as
saults upon women.
Insanity was the only defense made
by his parents and sisters, as well as
by attorneys.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17

Hamilton, O.. July 17.-Alfred A.
us hecl convicted of murder
m fyt degree for the murder of
: wife. annah Goddard Knapp, by
|gGge Be.den's jury here. The YER
was reached at 1880 a. m, the
rs hayiMs, been out since o'clock
4 precious evening To the surprise
b everybody there was no recommen-
a.ioa of mercy and the famous Grim
/ mast go to the electric chair. 1t
thought that the long delibera-
lion argued that the degree OF the
knme would be reduced. The jury
ktood ten for conviction without
hercy and two for conviction with
hercy, being unanimously for guilty.
Repeated ballots were taken and
Shortly after o'clock it was found
Mat an agi cement had been reached.
bulge Belden was sent for and ar
kiyed about 1880. Knapp was brought
Into court by Sheriff Bisdorf. There
were but few spectators present and
&here was no excitement Knapp took
bis seat quietly and did not appear
Harmed. When the verdict was read
Do him without recommendation for
mercy he did not show any sign OF
Emotion or make any comment. he
seemed to have prepared himself for
Ahe ordeal. Knapp was taken back 10
tai at once and Sheriff Bisdorf will
allow no outsiders to see him.
The result was received with great
Batisfaction. as a hope of conviction
became low when the jury remained
put SO long. knapp's mother and Sis
Ter were much affected when they
heard the verdict.
The case will be carried higher on
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
LIKELY TO BE A FAILURE.
Mission Of international Silver Com
mission to Europe.


Berlin. July 17.-The American and
PleMcan International silver exchange
commissions met the representative
ff the German government for their
trst conference at the Reichsbank
pudding. Germany was represented
fy President Koch and Director Lumm
ki the Reichsbank, Privy Councillor
pombois of the impsial treasury,
lount Won Roedern OF the Prusslan
lnance ministry, Professor Helferich
ll the colonial - Il, Roland l-uc*e
Pi the Deutsche Arthur Solomon
eohn of the Disc. -Gesellschaft ana
Franz Urbig OF the German Asiatic
pank. The conference lasted an hour
and was then adjourned until Satur'
day.
The Associated Press correspondent
learns that Germany's representatives
'ecognize the desirability of fixing the
ratio OF exchange between silver ana
gold countries, but regard a scheme IN
mat direction merely as pious WISH.
rom trustworthy German source
Eae correspondent is informed that the
brltlsh and French governments hatiy
feiused to obligate themselves to the
purchase of a fixed amount OF silver
yearly for Indian and colonial com
Ase' This is one of the commission
proposals, which is intended to staDii-
re the ratio between silver and gold
1ermany's delegates recognize that an
oiutely nothing is possible wlthou /,
,He cooperation OF Great Britain ana
france, and 1t is not believed mere
aat the colnmissions work Will lead
the calling OF an international con
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
CORN WILL BE SHORT.
rseretary Wilson Discusses Crop Con-
ditions in the West.

INV Washington, July l7.-Secretafy
|"ilson, who has just returned from
c'p that included Ohio. Indiana, ilil-
Eols, Iowa. Minnesota and South Da-
o,a' said that while the farming CON
[.tons are generally good and sonie
\, 'he crops have large yield the corn
Prop will be short.
me abnormally cool weather, he
fau, has retarded the development
" me corn crop. Along the vaiieys
sA waters have destroyed the crop
uu on the level lands that have oeeh
TSs'urated the corn will not mature,
I've best corn is along the dry roiiihs
alus, but even there the cool season
Ss prevented the crop from peins
'lal 1t should be at this time. :,
we may have an average crop, II
ue weather in the future is favoraole'
w Il II continues cold 1t Is haru "
NJ 10 what extent there VIII pe q
uorlage. The grass crop will be lhe
Soss, aes, for many years. Inc coz.
ea'her has Favored the CROWN VI
's wheat and barley and that Grass
PRODUCTS. The wheat crop Is
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
PRES. MELLEN NOT WORRIED
Sanaune of Fair Harvest and Good
Railroad Prospects.

A New York dispatch says: Charles
s Mellen. president of the Northern
Pacific railway company, who returned
today from the West, gives the fol-
lowing report of crop conditions:
Crop prospects upon the west end OF
the Northern Pacific are about 20 per
cent off as compared with last year.
The crop is now being harvested and
may be said to be out of reach of
further damage.
Notwithstanding the reduction in
wheat tonnage to be moved, the gener.
al development upon the line is such
that there will be larger increase
in earnings, both gross and net, fo'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
Farmers Of the County Express Their
Thanks for Visit to Agricultural
COLLEGE.

College.
The party of farmers who visited
the agricultural college at Fargo and
who returned home yesterday are en-
thusiastic in their expressions of ap-
probation Of the value Oh ,ne work
being done there in the advancement
of the science of agriculture. In the
improving and dissemination of grain
seed alone many thousands of dollars
have been added to the value of the
annual crop of the state-in that one
item alone adding much more to the
wealth of the state than the cost to
the state of maintenance of the in
stitution.
During the return trip many eN,
pressed the determination to send
their children there to receive instruc-
tion in advanced methods of farming
During the stop at jamestown the
following resolutions were read and
on motion unanimously adopted
We. the farmers of Burleigh county
returning from visit to the North
Dakota Agricultural College and Ex-
pertinent station desiring to give ex-
preston to ou. Appreciation OF the
cour. e-iae extended, do unanimously
adopt the following resolutions:
Resolved, That to the officials of the
Northern Pacific Railway company in
making so nominal rate OF fare TO
enable the farmers of this state to see
the benefits and influence Of advanced
methods in the science OF agriculture,
as well as to the uniform courtesy
of its employees, is due our heartfelt
thanks
Resolved. That to Hon. .Iohr
!, orst. director of the station, as well
as to the able faculty. is due an ex-
preston of our appreciation of the
uniform courtesies extended, as well
as of the very able manner in conduct
ing the institute work, and the high
order of instruction given. We regarc
the North Dakota agricultural college
as an institution of learning of ines
Unable value to our sons and daugh
! tiers and one that will and is accomI
fishing grand results in elevating as
riculture to a plane of equality wit
other industrial pursuits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
SOCIETY OF SANTIAGO.
Military Parade in Connection WIZ"
the Reunion.

Detroit. July 17.-Under bright SKIES
,ha military parade which opened the
reunion of the Society of Santiago de
Cnha and the Fifth army corps march
cd through the central business por-
tion of the city. Major General A. (;
ChafYee. U. S. A., was chief marshai
and Major General J. c. Bates; com
mander of the department OF lne
lakes. was in command OF ,he hi'''-
tary division , u,haoIe
49, General Hawkins and several
thar mh military men of prominence oc-
orn ounied carriages after the military divi-
sIp, e;nn Major General william K shai,
..r" ,ar president of the society, LETT the e
ae,, oarada pl At Fort and Griswold stree, $
pnd pa %" drove TO the stand in front OF tne s
a.p aity hail where the parade passed ~
royiaW
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
BARRACKS FOR MANY MEN.
Russia Has No Intention of Quitting
Manchuria.

Port Arthur, Manchuria. July IT,
That Russia is playing game in CIV
ing out a statement that she will not
hold Manchuria was demonstrated
when the Russian government signed
contracts for the erection of soldiers
barracks at Harbin to accommodate
10000 troops.
The Russian diplomats. who have
been in session, have started home.
The principal topic under discussion
was the Manchurian situation and it
is understood that the body secuted
any idea that Russia recede an inch
from the intention to hold Manchuria.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Benedict Himmel, well-todo farmer
near Erie Pa, killed his wife and then
sent bullet through his heart
One-sixth of the business portion
of San Luis Obispo. Cal, has been
burned out with loss Of over $780,
600.
Josh" Truax was shot and killed
at Hinsdale. Mont. by Robert Walsh.
They quarreled over the ownership of
some stock. A lynching is feared.
Vice Admiral Besnard, former
French minister of the navy, is dead.
He was born in 1888 and served in the
Crimean and Franco-Prussian wars.
The Venezuelan government has
paid to the representatives of the al
lied powers the last installments CT
the indemnity as stipulated by the
protocol
William f. Kittredge. master me-
chanic of the Chicago. Milwaukee and
st. Paul railroad at La Crosse, Wis,
died suddenly Thursday morning, aged
siXty-three.
During the discussion of the army
estimates in the house Of commons
War Secretary Brodrick said it had
been decided to keep force of 25,00C
men permanently in South Africa.
Twenty-nine Kishineff refugees have
arrived at Berlin en- route to the Unit
ed States. Most of them are penniless
and collections are being made among
the Berlin Hebrews to assist them.
The political situation in Hungary
is again critical and is likely to pro
duce a crisis, involving the fate OF
the new cabinet headed by Count
Hedervary, the former ban of Croatia
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17

orally good, although the outlook Tor
the farmer is good. We have been
paying SS.000,000 annually for maca
roni. We are growing all OF our own
macaroni this year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
TWO PORTS TO REMAIN OPEN
Two Manchurian Ports Will be Opened to
the Worlds Trade as Result of Recent
Negotiations.

question was nause' py sort Of trip
YET independent administration of af-
l2iIs IL Nanchuria by representatives.
ca the diIe. ent branches Of the Rus
sian sove. nment. The result was that
one oiiicial would not feel bound by the
Pledges made by another, SO that for
eign nations complained of bad faith.
IL is understood that now, following
the Port Arthur conference. a compact
and responsible direction of affairs has
been arranged for and orders issued
from st. Petersburg are certain TO
meet with speedy and exact cOmpli-
ance.
Although no set time is mentioned in
the premise to open the ports it is be-
lieved that this will follow soon after
the Russian evacuation in September.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
WILL POSTPONE OPERATION
AmeIi0ration in Condition OF the Pope
Leads Doctors to Postpone the
Operation.

not continued to rise and the doctors
have decided further to postpone the
operation. The patient is allowed to
sit in the arm chair for a time.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
TWELVE PERSONS PERISH.
steamer Destroyed by Fire on tne
volqa.

Ct Petersburg. July 1.-THE steam
-. Nadeiaka. plying on the Volga. mas
- destroyed by fire near Misty
Novgorod. Twelve persons were 'u' .
10 death.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
RELEASED ON BAIL.
New York Labor Leaders Indicted fo-
Extort;on,

New York, July l7-Samuel Parks.
Timothy Mccarthy and Richard Car
vel. the wing delegates who were
indicted u ednesday for eytortion.
have been arraigned to enter a plea.
The defendants did not enter a plea.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
RUSSIA WILL NOT HAVE 1T
secretary Hay Informs Jewish Committee
that Russia Will Not Receive the
Petition.

Washington, July l7-Secretarv Hay
that the incident created
i, the question of presentation of the
wish petition is closed Russia re-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17

Western roads. and Furthermore. there
appeared no good reasons for regard
Ing the ,ntCok with apprehensi II.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17

FUSED TO receive the document under
any circumstances and the Jewish
committee was so informed by the
state department.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17

Rome July 1.-THE Pope's condition
this afternoon shows some ameliora-
ton. The Liquid in the pleura has
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
CHIEF ENGINEER DROPS DEAD
Head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers Drops Dead at Banquet at
which He is Speaking

Winnipeg, July 17-P. NJ Arthur,
hood of locomotive engineers droored
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17

dead at midnight while speaking at
banquet at the closing of the annual
convention of the brotherhood.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17
Ten Injured in Wreck.

Ten injured in Wreck.
Kansas City, July 17.-Missouri Pa
cific passenger train No. |. known as
the Colorado limited, was wrecked ten
miles south of here. Three coaches
and the engine We're derailed and ten
persons were injured, three seriously.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-07-17

the usual appeals, but 1t is generally
believed that Knapp will now be elec
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07
RoDt. l.. COldlng,
Chairman Joint Committee.


The Committee on Public Health to
which was referred the petition of G.
H. Miller, asking permission to build
two water closets on Lot n. /, sub
division of Beck Lot 2, Swoll Ward,
petitioner agreeing to make sewer con-
nection to the new sewerage system
whenever required, beg to report favor
ably to same. s
John F. Glatigny,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07

~~~~~~-~~~~-~~~-~-~-~-~ -~~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~
mission to replace old dilapi-
dated two-story frame single roof
with a two-story frame metal roof
house with stoop, on lot east half No.
80, Troupe Ward, beg leave to report
that as we find no house in said por-
ton Of lot report adversely to the
same.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07
Adopted.

Adopted.
The Committee on Public Health to
which Was referred the petition of N.
w. Armstrong, asking permission to
transfer lot No 1926 Laurel Grove
Cemetery to Bryan Beasley, beg to re-
port favorably to same
John F. Glatigny.
I,s
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07
THE LARGEST SHIP,
Such is the New White star Levin
than Cedric.


The new White Star steamer Ce-
dric is the largest steamer ahoat. She
is now being prepared to take her
place in the White Star fleet. The
Cedric is 700 feet in extreme length.
80 in breadth, 40 1-3 feet
deep, with gross tonnage Il 900 tons.
and displacement IS 200 tons. The pro-
pelllng machinery consists of two sets
of quadruple expansion engines driv-
ing twin propellers. There are eight
double ended steel boilers capable of
working to a pressure of 20 pounds to
the square inch, and the vessel is
designated to attain a speed of about
seventeen knots at sea She has nine
decks, is built on the cellular double
bottom principle. and is so divided in
TO numerous water tight compart-
ments, exceeding all official require
ments, that a maximum of security is
obtained. The Cedric has four masts
and two tunnels, and to non-expert
readers it will be of interest to men
ton that the hight of the tunnels is I31
feet above the keel and their diameter
is IA feet 3 inches by II feet. The Ce-
drlc will have accommodation for $50
hrst saloon, 250 second saloon. and
about 1000 third class passengers, in
addition to a crew of 1886 men, 80 of
whom will be in the engine room.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07

AContinued on Ninth Page.)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07
Famous New York and Florida
Special.

The Atlantic Coast Line announces
resumption of service of this magnifi-
cent train, consisting of Pullman COM
partment. sleeping, dining and library
observation cars, electric lighted, steam
heated. The highest standard of ex-
cenence. First train southbound, leaves
New York 2:10 p. m, Jan. II, arrives
Savannah 1850 a. M, Jan. 10. leaves
Savannah 50:55 a. m. Central time
enc hour slower than city time). ar,
rives Jacksonville 2:50 p. m, arrives
St. Augustine 4 p. m. First train
northbound, will leave ST. Augustine
11:40 a. M. Jan. IA, arrive Savannah
$40 p. m. leave Savannah SIS d. m.
Central time) arrive New York 4:45
p M, following day. Service to con-
tinue during the winter season. For
full information as to rates, reserva-
tons, etc, apply city ticket agent. De
Soto Hotel; both phones 7S; Union
Depot agent. Georgia phone oil, Bell
273.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07
southern's Palm Limited.

This fast and elegant train, the per
Iectlon of all modern service, leaves
savannah, northbound at $50 p. M,
city time, daily except Sunday, arriv-
ing Washington 1918 a. m, and New
YORK Alb p. m. Solid Pullman train.
electrically lighted and steam heated.
DINING cars all the way For reser-va =
Tons or Information as 10 rates and
Echedule apply at city ticket office, l41
B044 street. Phones S50.--ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

City of Savannah, Feb. 4, 1903
The Con4mittee on Accounts report
that they have examined and found
correct bills against the city amount
ing to nineteen thousand six hundred
and seventy dollars and eighty-nine
cents as per accompanying schedule,
and recommend that the same be pass
ed for payment
$19,670S9. r. J. Davant,
Chairman Committee on Accounts.
Report received and accounts passed
for payment.
Herman Myers MaVor
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07
OFFICIAL.
CITY GOVERNM EMIT.


Savannah. Ga, Feb. 4, 19O3.-The
regular meeting of Council was held
this evening at .. M. Present, the
Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor. presiding
Alderman James NJ. Dixon, chairman
of Council; Alderman RObt L. Cold
ing, vice chairman of Council. and AL
dermen Harmon, GraysOn, McKenna,
Schroeder Garfunkel. Thomas, Watson,
CAVITY, Glatigny and Davant
Minutes of meetings of Jan. p, 1903
and of Jan. 26, 1903, were, upon mo-
ton, confirmed as published
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07
"SeabOard Florida Limited. and
"seaboard New York Limited
Two Fastest, Most Luxurious
Trains Operated in the south.

Seaboard Air Line Railway bess To
announce Inauguration of its Seaboard
Florida Limited and Seaboard New
York Limited, two solid Pullman
trains, operated between New York
and ST. Augustine, Fla. First train
south-bound, Will leave Savannah Jan
IS. north-bound Jan. IA. These trains
will be operated daily on the following
schedules:
South bound leaves Savannah $50 a
m, arriving Jacksonville 1:20 D. m.
st. Augustine 2:30 pm. North-b bound
train will leave st. Augustine 1910 D.
m, Jacksonville 1:2O p. m, Savannah
p. m, arriving New York AIS D. M.
following day
In addition to these trains the Sea-
board Air Line will operate two other
daily trains, on fast and convenient
schedules to Florida and all Eastern
cities. See schedules published else
where in this paper.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-07

which was referred the following appli-
cations to retail liquor for the year
1903 beg to report favorably to same.
Herman Myers
Chairman.
Adopted.
Jos. n. Anderson. AZ Reynolds street.
Thos. Cooley. West Broad and River
streets.
NJ. A. Farrell. Bay and Lumber
Hotchkiss & Nevill. Jefferson and
Broughton streets.
j. X. Kaiser, 1911 Bull street.
Maryweather & Williams, $40 Bay
street, east.
7 Peter Morton, 2l2 Broughton street.
east.
Otto w. Nell, Central Hotel
Spellman & Drumming, West Broad
and Alice streets.
Henry Semkens. East Broad and Bay
streets.
T. R. Smith, Bryan and Farm
streets.
The Joint Committee on Fire and
Streets and Lanes, to which
was referred the petition Of
Airs. NJ. =. Donahue, for per-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-01-08

Bread is reputed TO be the
staff of life." Yet there are
some people who never eat
bread.
We allude to this because OF
a curious parallel fact in medi-
cine. We recommend Vinol
and sell it on guarantee of
money back If ii does not bene-
fit the user. We don't expect
Vinol to help everybody. Yet,
strange to say, out of every one
hundred bottles sold, less than
two per cent. proved unsatis-
factory. In other words, ninety
eight out Of every hundred
found Vinol of value-many OF
them great value.
We want to say that II you
are rundown, weak, too thin,
ailing, with bad stomach, poor
appetite, cough, nervousness,
that we think Vinol will help
you.
Mail Orders Supplied s S,gs. Express Paid
Prideaux & Bliss
DRUGGISTS.