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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
City Attorney Russell Is Not
a Candidate for the
Mayorality.
SAYS 1T IS INEVITABLE AND
THANKLESS POSITION.
Popular City Attorney Emphatl'
calIy on Record as Not Aspir.
ing 10 Further Honor.

Y In the casting about for candl-
dates to succeed Mayor Luding-
ton as chief executive of the vii
lage Of Bemidji which has been
going on for some time the name
Of City Attorney 2. J. Russell
has frequently been mentioned
as one Of the strongest available
men who might be persuaded to
become candidate for the posi-
tion. Mr.. Russell this afternoon
put aside all conjecture as to
what his position in the matter
would be when ne stated posi-
lively that he did not aspire to
the mayorality and would not be
candidate.
Mr.. Russell is a gentleman. who
has a pronounced habit of calling
things by their right names. He
never splits straws nor shirks an
official duty pleasant, unpleasant
or otherwise. He has wide ex-
perience in city affairs and his
ability to fill the position has
never been questioned. However
Mr.. Russell says he has no desire
at present to be mayor Of Bemidji,
1sNo sir, I am not candidate
for mayor, said Mr.. Russell. I
don't know where that report
started and / want to assure you
that it was quite unauthorized.
/ do not see what there. is i'll
the position that could induce
anyone in business to aspire to it
Il requires time to look after
it and my business demands
all my attension at present. |
favor j. A. Ludington. He IS
the best mayor the city ever had,
and I hope to see him candi-
date to succeed himself"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
dog. Her feet and other parts OF
her body had been frozen, and

dog. Her feet and other parts OF
her body had been frozen, and
had afterwards received no at
tention. Thin, gaunt, dirty, gen
orally horrible and repulsive in
appearance, clothed in her few
filthy rags, she looked more like
an outcast savage of centuries
ago thana product Of advanced
civilization, and was a sight to
wiring words Of compass ion from
the most brutal.
Her father is Mike Bottala and
she goes by the name of Mary.
There are four younger children
in the family. They are also in
poor condition.
Mr.. Withow caused the arrest
of Bottala on the charge of neg
lect and abuse Of his children.
He was found guilty as charged
and fined SIS and costs, with an
alternative Of thirty days in the
county jail.
Mary was ordered committed
to the state school. A friendly
neighbor has taken her under his
care for the time being.
Onher actions will largely depend
whether or not she is taken to-
the state school.
One strange feature Of the case
is that the father has been work
ing right along for. some time
past, drawing his pay regularly.
He is well able to care for the
family in much better shape ifhe
so desired.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
The Spelling Reform.

At the recent meeting OF the
Minnesota Educational associa-
ton the new method Of spelling
was adopted so far as twelve
words, in common use, are con-
cerned, viz: Program, Tho,
Altho, Thoro, Thorofare, Thru,
Turnout, Catalog, Prolog, Deca-
log, Pedagog, Demagog.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
Sheep Fozen to Death.

Fivehnndred sheep werefrozen
to death near Frazee last week
during the severe cold. They
were being shipped over the
Northern Pacific and had to be
sidetracked owning to a break in
the engine. The train men, were
as expeditions as possible, but
the cold was so intense that the
sheep could not stand it when the
the train was not in motion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
A Kansas Minister.

Rev. L. S. Coulton of Circle
vile, Kas., says:--"Dr. Warner
Your White Wine Of Tar Syrup
has been in my family and found
to be all and even more than you
claim for it. 1t is a-speedy cure
for all throat and lung diseases.
For sale aU City Drug store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
Why Wedding Never Took Place

George Cote, in the Aitkln
county Jail, charged with the
murder Of Christ Hansen, it
seems secured a license to marry
an Indian maiden at Sandy Lake
before the tragedy occurred.
The ceremony never took place
and the Clerks records will
never be complete on this tran
saction for the reason that the
girl would not consent to marry
him, saying she did not know
him and the license was secured
without her consent. It is re-
ported that her father gave the
young man to understand the
match was agreeable to him and
the girl was supposed to be pur-
suaded. She was not at home
and would not stay there when
Cote was about. She may now
breathe easy and be thankful the
proposed wedding was delayed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
Tenstrike Firemen to Dance.

The Tenstrike fremen are to
give a grand ball on Washing
tons birthday and invitations
have been received by a mum Der
Of Bemidji young people. The
music will be furnished by an
orchestra from this city and the
affair promises to be the bon ton
event of the winter in Tenstrike.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
c. E. Valentine Social.

The G. B. society O, the Pres
byterian church will give com
bination Lincoln and Valentine
social at the church parlors this
evening. The young people are
making elaborate preparations
for the event and promise a novel
and entertaining evening. A
small admission fee will be
charged.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
Fourth Contest in the Whist
Championship Held Last
Evening.
THE CONTEST is PROVING A
CLOSE ONE.
Messrs. Browne and George Now
Head the List by a Margin
Of Five Points.

:
Four full tables participated in
the fourth game of the series in
the contest for the whist cham
pionship Of Bemidji last evening
at the rooms of the Whist club in
the Swedbac block. The con
test between the leaders is prov
ing a close one and the remain
ing three games Of the series will
be full Of interest.
All contestants were present
last evening with the exception Of
Messrs. Graham, Reed, Myer
and DR.. Foster, whose places
we're taken by Judge Spooner,
Earl Carson, Dave Sylvester and
Frank Berry respectively. The
score last evening was as follows:
Browne and George. .22O-24
Reed and Phibbs 1876
Arnold and Hitchcock. PIG 1R
Schneider and Loud 200
Bailey and Foster 213-1O
Myer and Wyler. FOB
Gould and Evans PIP IN 8
Graham and Rhoda .2O4
The total score to date is as
follows:
Browne and George ...... 1854
Myer and Wyler 500
Arnold and Hitchcock. 852
Gould and Evans $40
Bailey and Foster .......... Sz9
Schneider and Loud 822
Graham and Rhoda. ....... 8O4
Reed and Phibbs. 789
There are still three games Of
the series to be played before the
contest is settled.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
Vacation Days Are Over.

Paddy Doyle, well known
character about the city was in
Judge Reynolds court yester-
day afternoon to answer to a
charge Of drunkenness. Doyle
pleaded guilty but craved the
leniency Of the court. He was
released about a week ago after
having served sixty days and has
served more than a half a dozen
terms for the same offense. He
assured the court that if it would
be lenient with him this once he
would enlist and not disturb the
Of Bemidj j with his peri
odicals any more. The court or
dered him committed for ninety
days and instructed him to go to
the jail. He is something of a
trusty and has high sense1of
honor and it was believed safe to
send him unescorted. Doyle did
not go to the Jail, however, until
Deputy Sheriff John Bailey
him up several hours
later.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12

Mrs. "a. Plaisted, Of Walker, is
in the city for a two weeks visit
with her sister, Mrs. A. e. Smith
e. N. Lang returned this morn.
ing from business trip to Du-
luth and Twin Cities. In Duluth
Mr.. Lang met s. A. Paddock,
formerly city editor Of the
Pioneer. Mr.. Paddock is now
employed on the Duluth Herald
and is "doing" West Duluth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-02-12
Speaks Well.

3. J. Willis, the pioneer real
estate man, has advertisement
in this issue which speaks we'll
for Bemidji. That Mr. Willis has
good business properties in sew
eral towns in this section Of the
state to trade for residence prop
erty in Bemidji is another evi-
dence of the steady growth Of
the city and shows that the com
ing, season will add considerably
to the population Of the city e
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
PLOT AGAINST ROOSEVELT
Existed Only in the Spiteful Imagina-
 tion of an Italian.

New York, March 29.-The story of an alleged plot to assassinate President Roosevelt, which upon investigation proved to be entirely without founda- ton, was made public today by Police Commissioner Adoo.
 several days ago the commissioner received a letter from a man in Italy, saying that an Italian was about to come to this country for the express purpose os assassinating the presi- dent The writer gave a detailed de scription Of the alleged anarchist, the steamer on which he would sail, and full details of the alleged plot. When the steamer docked, an inspector was on hand with a large squad of detec- tives, and the suspect was found and detained.
 Investigation, however. showed that the case was purely enc of spite on the part of the man who wrote the letter. It was found that the detained man was not an anarchist and that he had a perfect right to enter this country. He was allowed to land.
 The object of the letter, it was found, was to have the man deported.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
RISE IN UNION PACIFIC
Supposed To Be Based on the Demand
 ofthe St. Paul People.

New York, March 29.-There was an- other upward movement today in the price of Union Pacific stocks accom- panied by d rise in St. Paul. There was no oficial news of any kind to ex- plain the strength of these stocks. The ris ewas undoubtedly helped by reports that interests in control of the St. Paul were buying Union Pacific and that Union Pacific So purchased was to be turned over to the St. Paul
 The strength of the Union Pacific shares ever since the announcement of the Northern Securities ninety nine per cent dividend plan has been very marked and continued in spite of sales made openly by the controlling inter- est in the property. Union Pacific closed at S23s, an advance of 3z+ as compared with yesterday, and St. Paul closed today at 14414, which was 27s above yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
DfNVER'S NEW CHARTER
Its Adoption by More Than Third of
 the Votes Cast.

Denver, March 29.-A charter for the new city and county of Denver, creat- ed by recent legislative en9 etment was adopted today by a majority of 10,354. The total vote cast was 27,47O. A majority for the charter was re- turned from every ward in the city and from all but F of the 2O4 precincts. The fight over the adoption of the charter has been a bitter one. Fac tions of the republican and democratic parties fused in the contest and de- feated the first draft. They joined hands again in election of delegates to the second charter convention and to- day worked together victory crowning their efforts.
 In a statement given cut by the Honest Election League. whose repre- sentatives were active at the polls to- day, reference is made to the unusually fair character of t0day's election. An election of city officers provided fer in the new charter will occur on May r.. Among the more radical changes pro- vided in the charter adopted today is one that takes the control of the To- cal fire and police board out of the hands of the governor and places it under the appointive power of the mayor. An important addition is that of civil service.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
SAYS MACHINE WILL FLY.
MiddIetown Man Declares He Has Con-
 structed Practical Air Ship.

Middletown, N. r., March 20 Professor William Roescher, a promin- ent musician of this city, claims to have completed a flying machine that is practical, and he has entered the contest for the $100OC0 offered by the St. Louis exposition as a prize for a practical airship. MT. Roescher rented a large factory building on Monhagen avenue, this city, year ago, and com menced the construction of the air ship. He kept his secret faithfully and. but for the accidental peeping through a knot hole by two boys, he would not have announced his inven- tion until he was ready to start for the exposition.
 MT. Rcescher says there is no pos sible doubt of his success as he has given the machine a trial on farm near this city. He stated with great confidence he would sail his airship unaided from MIddletown to the expo sition.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
IHf INDIANA FLOODS
They Are at Their Height in the
 Southern Part of the State.

Indianapolis, March 29-All rivers tributary to the Wabash and Ohio are overflowins and great damage has been done to farms and buildings through out southern Indians- At Vincennes the danger seems greatest Every pre- caution is being taken to prevent the possible breaking of the levees. All sanitary sewers have been stopped with sand bags. Nearly all large manufac- turing plants have been forced to close and it is thought that the city gas nlant will be closed tonight. The cleo tric light and power plant is no longer in danger. The Evansville & Terre Haute railroad has suspended opera tions.
 In the White river bottoms ten thous- and acres of wheat are inundated. At Pittsburg the river has backed into several mines, forcing them to c,ose. Hazelton is completely isolated.
 Today the east span of the big steel bridge at Bloomfield, the only remain ing bridge across the White river for, fifty miles, was swept away.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
Meeting of COSSaGkS and
 Japanese SquadrOnS
BOTH SIDES PUNISHED
Two Stories of It-The Japanese Have Gathered in Force on the Yalu and an Engagement of Magnitude Is Set for Next Saturday.

St Petersburg, March 29.-General Kuropatkin, in his first report to the emperor from the scene of war an- nounced that offensive land operations had taken place against the Japan csc upon the sixth anniversary of the occupation of Port Arthur by the Rus. sions. These operations took the form of a cavalry attack yesterday by six companies of COssacks, led personally by General Misthchenko against four squadrons of Japanese, which the gen. eral believed to be beyond Chong Ju. but which he found to be in occupation of that town.
 Despite 9 cross fire, which General Misthchenko cIeverly directed against the ensmy, he pays tribute to their tenaCity and bravery, the Japanese only ceesing to fire after a combat which lasted fer half an hour. Before the Russians could fellow up their advantage three Japanese squadrons gallOped toward the town, which two of them succeeded in entering. while the third was driven back in disorder, men and horses falling.
 The fire maintained from the town was so destructive that the Japanese were unable to make an effective re- turn.
 Further Japanese achievements ar rived an hour later and in view Of the superiority of the enemy General M.sthchenko determined to retire, do- ing so without embarrassment, al- though he carried with him three kill ed and sixteen wounded. The skirmish of today will have the effect of en- couraging the Russians to retard as much as possible the advance of the Japanese army.
 General Kuropatkin's dispatch re- PCrting General Mistchchenko's opera tions as published does not give the place of its origin but # is presumed that the commander in chief is either at Liao Yang or elrOute to New ChWang
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
A JAPANESE ACCOUNT.
It May be Of the Same or an Earlier
 Engagement.

TokiO, March 29.-A mixed force of Japanese cavalry and infentry attack od and dispersed a force of Russians at Tyonjyn, near Ping Yang. last Sunday morning. The Russians had erected a temporary fortress which was defended by force of Cossack cavalry, estimat- ed at six hundred. The Japanese at tacked in considerable force. The Rus sians offered strong resistance at first, but firllly fell back, abandoning their position. The Japanese sustained a less of one officer and one sergeant killed and two officers and ten privates wounded. The Russians are reported to have left three dead behind, but to have succeeded in carrying off the wounded. The Japanese force entered the town cheering for the emperor.
 While differing in detail, it is possible that the above is another version of the
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
HOSTING THE TRI-CoLoR.

Tien-Tsin, March PA Trenchman named Kreautlar, an employe of tke Russo Chinese bank has been ap- pointed French consular agent at New Chwang. He has hoisted the French flag over the bank buildings. It is con sidered probable that this is the fore runner of a movement to fly the tri l. color over all Russian government buildings at New Chwang.
 In the course of a conversation to- day the Russian military agent said he did not expect a serious engagement between Russian and Japanese land forces for two or three months and that it was very improbable that Japan would attempt to land at New Chwany or in that vicinity.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
The Russian Declaration of Martial Law at New Chwanq
ENGLAND THINKS SO
An Admission That That Step Was Proper-State Department at Wash ington Has Not Committed Itself Regarding Suspension of Consul

London. March 29.-The Assoc atei Press learns that the British govern ment has no intention of protesting against the Russian action in decsarilss martial law at New Chweng. An en- deavor will be made in the Ordinar. way and after the cessation Of hos- tilities to secure compensation for such British merchants as are affected 1t has not yet been decided whether the British consul will remain at SeE Chwang. but this matter is not con sidered of serious importance. T. ts pointed cut at the foreign ofiic> ts-t neither the United States nor G-ea- Britain ever considered New Chwun-s neutral. and when Secretary Hays ncte was received, it was admitted rE-it New Chwang might quite likely be ore of the points Of Japa1ese attack and the Russians are considered Q-ise within their rights in taking the neces- sary steps to prevent possible Japan csc aggression.
 At the Japanese legation. tho Rus sian proclamation of martial law a. New Ehwans Was thought tO be raihrr favorable to Japs-n than otherwise, as if eliminates any protest on the par oc the other powers in the event of an attack on New Chwang by Nice aI- miral Togo.
 American. German and other diplo- matic circles here agree with the British view that there Is no ground for complaint against Russia Several of the afternoon newspapers. hOweN CT bitterly attack Viceroy Alexiefrs prn-- lamation and demaud that Great Brit- ain and the United States forcibly pro fest agaiuSf ft
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
MT. Williams Expresses
 Himself on Administration
HIS CAMPAIGN CRY
He Believes That President Roosevelt as the Antitrust Candidate Is the Greatest Public Joke of the Present Political Season.

Washington, March 29.-For the want of speakers, the general debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill in the house today was closed several hours before the time agreed on, and the bill was ready for amend ment. Seventy-five pages were dis posed of, the only important amend ment adopted being one providing for an initial appropriation of s5O0,O0O for the completion of the capitol building according to the original design.
 MT. Campell of Kansas, and Mr. Williams of Illinois, were the prin- cipal speakers today, the former de- lending the protective tariff policy of the republican party and the latter denouncing the republicans for falling to investigate the postofice depart ment.
 Mr. Williams said Fhe scandals in that department will become an im- portant issue in the coming campaign. He arraigned President Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox regarding the trusts.
 No one" said MT. Williams, could read the report of the robbery and larceny in the postoffice department and the reckless and notorious meth ods with which they had been allowed to continue without fixing some re- sponsibility on the head of that de- pertinent.
 When" he said we see these seri- ous charges against the postoffice de- partment. the general land office and the Indian bureau, with the respect able party on guard at every door that leads into these chambers of public plunder. refusing admittance to the peoples representatives who want an investigation, what conclusion can the people come to expect but that you are afraid an investigation will un- cover new crimes that will cast more reflections upon the administration ?'
 If, said MT. Williams, he had to se- lect an issue upon which all democrats could unite. he would say "Roosevei. must be defeated
 He referred to the characterization of MT. Roosevelt before he becams president, 'as the trust buster" but he said since he came into power all his indictments against the trusts were al once turned into apologies. He saiJ that one of the greatest jokes on the l public was the announcement made that Theodore Roosevelt was to bc the antitrust candidate in 1904"
 lie further attacked MT. Roosevelt when he said there were many act. in. his administration which justified the apprehension that on some streau. ! ous occasion he is liable to go off to, suddenly and too inconsiderately + some of the Sravcr affairs of the gov. ernment.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
THE SENATE.

Washington, D. C., March 29.-The Dill authorizing the erection of an ad . ditional executive department building in Washington today was again the subject of spirited, debate in the senate and after several hours de- bate 1t remains unacted upon. Sen ators divided largely on the question or location but there also was talk as to the necessity of better office accom- modatlons for the senate and the su- preme court.
 During the day there was renewed the effort to pass the bill prohibiting the misbranding of salmon. but. owing to the opposition of senators who hold that the bill is calculated to interfere with the rights of individual states under the guise of an effort to control interstate commerce, a vote was not reached.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-30
MR. CONCEPTS REPORT.

Washington. March 23.-Ministe- Conger has cabled the state depa-g- ment from Pekin that the Russian au- thorities have declared martial law at New Chwang and have formally noti- fled all foreigners Mir Conger's mes sage makes no reference to the rc- ported hauling down of foreign hags by the Russians. The officials here assure that if this has been done it simply means that Russia has assuu,-.,f he responsibility for the protection af foreign property belonging to nom beliigerents and that no effort wiil Ee made to interfere with the consular flags. Nor does MT. Conger refer to the reported notice from the Russian authorities at New Chwang to the con- suls that they may no longer exerc go consular jurisdiction and consular functions especially extra-territo-ia jurisdiction.
 IL is said that if any such action hls been taken it will raise a very scricls question for the consuls to exercles- their power in this treaty port un,i,.- treaty stipulation with a foreirt. sovereign power which is not a pa.Tr to the war. It is not recalled. more over. that it has been customary il time of war for a belliserent to under take to deprive consuls of thelr fur-- tions.
 However. the state department Is ds- termined to move with the utmost circumspection and deliberatiuu ln taking any action or lodging any r-.,- test. which might convey the impr,.s- sion that the United States was inj--t- inS itself into the present Strug gie without the most pressing necessity.