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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
QUESTION OF INDEMNITY.
Japan Asked to Name as Low a Figure
as Possible.

Japan Asked to Name as Low Figure
as Possible.
Washington, June l6-Pressure is
being brought to bear upon Japan to
induce her to fix the sum she viii de-
mand as an indemnity for the pending
war at as low figure in cash as is
possible in the circumstances. This
pressure is being exerted especially by
European governments, but President
Roosevelt, it is intimated in an i'm
portant quarter, also has advised the
Japanese government that moderation
In her demand for cash indemnity
not only would facilitate the negotia-
tion of peace terms but would be re-
garded by the powers with particular
favor. The payment by Russia of any
such indemnity as billion dollars
not only would embarrass seriously
the st. Petersburg government but
would probably disturb the finances
of the entire Western world. Indeed,
It has been suggested that such a pay
ment to all intents and purposes might
render Russia practical bankrupt.
The opinions and views of the United
States and other powers on this sub
ject have been permitted to reach the
principal advisers of the Japanese en-
perOr.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
JAP TERMS REASONABLE.
Believed at Vienna Peace Negotiations
VIII Be Successful.

Vienna, June 16.-The opinion pre-
vailing here is that the peace nego
tiations between Russia and Japan
will eventually prove successful This
is based primarily On the belief that
japan will meet Russia more than
half way, making unexpectedly rea-
sonable demands. Certain intima.
tions have been received here that
Japan's terms are substantially as fol
lows:
First-The recognition of the Japa-
nese protectorate over Korea.
Second-The return of Manchuria
to China.
Third international control of the
Eastern Chinese railroad.
Notwithstanding Port Arthur, the
strategical value of this fortress has
been overestimated and it is said that
its ultimate disposal will not give rise
to any controversy
Fifth-It is not thought that Japan
will demand the demolition of the for
titcations at Vladivostok.
Sixth-The surrender of the island
of Sakhalin will not be demanded by
Japan, principally because Japan has
not yet carried the war into Russian
territory.
Seventh-An understanding regard
ing an indemnity is not impossible
because it is declared Japan will con-
tent herself with the cost of the war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
TRAIN HITS AUTOMOBILE.
Mr.. and Mrs. sayer of EngieWood, N.
j., Instantly Killed.

MiddletoWn, N. Y, June l8.-An
automobile occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Sayer of Englewood, N. j..
and their two sons, was struck by an
Erie train near Goshen.
Mr.. and Mrs. tSayer were instantly
killed and their sons were hurled
several feet, striking near the tracks.
They are not expected to survive their
injuries. The chauffeur saved his life
by jumping before the train struck
the automobile.
1t is stated by witnesses of the trag-
edy that several persons called to the
party not to attempt to cross .the
tracks ahead of the train. They de-
clare that MI. Sayer, however, ordered
the chauffeur to proceed.
Just as the automobile reached the
tracks the train appeared. The chauf-
feur attempted to turn the machine
from its course, but before it had been
swerved sufficiently the train struck
it with terrific force. Mr. and Mrs.
Sayer were hurled under the train
and instantly killed. Their two sons
were picked UP from beside the tracks.
They were brought to this city and
placed in a hospital, where it is said
they probably will die.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
LIBERAL PRESS INslsTENT.
Attacks Bureaucracy and Demands
Representative Assembly.

y E4 d Z
st. Petersburg, June 16.-The lib
eral newspapers are taking the de-
cision of the government to make
peace, if terms possible Of acceptance
are offered, as a surrender and are
following up their advantage by re-
doubling their demands for a repre-
sentative assembly, arguing that the
bureaucracy, which has proved it's in
competency to make war successfully,
is equally incapable of concluding a
creditable peace. The Russ, now the
leader of the constitutionalist papers,
declares that the government without
the peoples support is impotent to
continue the war and will be COM
PEELED to accept any terms. Only a
national assembly, it insists, can now
save the situation because only with
"ae sanction Of the people can eXor-
citant conditions be successfully re-
sisted. The Russ adds:
':The mere mention of peace has
aroused the people, who profoundly
distrust the governments ability to
cope with the problem The commit
tee of ministers is flooded with peti-
tions by mail and telegraph for the,
assembling of a zemsky sober upon
the peace terms All decent classes
of society are unanimously OF the
opinion that the present regime is done
for and that we must begin the history
of a new Russia-Russia Of the peo-.
ple''
Even the reactionary Sviet is car
ried off its feet by the tide and joins
in the chorus asking for zemsky
sober. The Syiet, however, does not
ask for zemsky sober in order to
make peace, but to secure the support
OF the people to continue the war
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16

The Hague, although the selection of
Washington naturally is compliments
ary to him personally and to the Amer
ican government
On leaving the White House in the
afternoon Count Cassini, the Russian
ambassador, said the question of the
selection OF plenipotentiaries had not
been determined and he indicated that
it probably would be several days be-
fore the preliminary negotiations were
concluded.
The time of the conference. while
not SO important as the place, is Of
concern, especially to diplomatists A
midsummer conference anywhere is
not regarded with entirely pleasurable
anticipations. It is pointed out, how
ever, that the proposed conference is
scarcely likely to be convened before
the middle of August and perhaps not
until later date. It may be July 1,
possibly little later, before the ar
rangements for the meeting of the
plenipotentiaries finally are COM
pleted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA WINS
FIGHT FOR REPEAL OF. VAL
UABLE FRANCHISES.
MEASURES PASSED OVER HIS VETO
STREETS GIVEN TO RAILWAYS
WITHOUT A CENT OF PAY
MENT TO THE CITY.

Philadelphia, June 16 - Another
blow was dealt at the Republican or
ganization during the day when the
street railways committee of the coun-
cils referred back to that body with
recommendation for passage the bills
repeating the ordinance granting to
the Philadelphia Rapid Transit com
pany franchises for 110 miles of
streets without payment to the city,.
The ordinances granting the franchises
Were passed over Mayor Weaver's
veto and at his instigation the repeal
ers were introduced.
The company made the claim that
the passage of the first bills gave the
corporation the right to the streets
and that the ordinances could not be
legally repealed. A stormy meeting
OF the street railways committee was
held on Tuesday last and addresses
favoring the repealers were made by
.clergymeD and citizens, who protest
ed vigorously against giving away val
liable franchises. The committee was
unable to decide the legality of the
repeating ordinances and referred
them to City Solicitor Kinsey His
opinion was to the effect that councils
had full power to take back what they
had given and that the ordinances
were entirely legal.
The city solicitors opinion was read
at the days meeting of the committee
and without argument the ordinances
were unanimously sent back to the
councils with the recommendation that
they be passed. Both branches of the
councils met later in the day and the
bills were received. Under the rules
OF the councils an ordinance cannot
be passed on the same day in which
it is reported from committee, conse-
quently final action could not be taken
at the meeting.
The outcome of the attempt to be-
stow the franchises is regarded as a
victory for Mayor Weaver, whose
wishes in the matter were opposed by
the organization leaders.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
LABOR LEADER US.
ING HIS INFLUENCE TO END
CHICAGO TROUBLE.
OpPORTUHE TINE at HAND
MOVE SAID TO BE MADE ON suG.
eEsTloN FROM HIGH RAIL
ROAD OFFICIALS.

Chicago, June 16.-While apparent
~ there was no surface change in the
strike during the day a powerful agent
Tor peace was at work. Grand Master
j. G. Hanrahan Of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Fipemen arrived in the
city and after conference with
Mayor Dunno announced that he
would use his good Offices to settle
the strike. Some Of the strike lead
ers who take kindly to Mr.. Hanrahan
think that he has had an intimation
from high railroad officials that it is
an opportune moment for the effort. A
possible indication that something in
the nature Of an understanding exists
developed when w. p. Rend, a team
owner, said he would deliver goods to
the strikebound houses with nonunion
men and that his union drivers would
neither strike nor be locked out.
Chairman John V. Tarwe.l, Jr., of
the Employers association declined
to consider a tentative strike settle
ment proposition presented to him by
the state board Of arbitration
The proposition which the employ
ers declined to consider was an offer
that if the employers would agree to
use all honorable influence to have
police and deputy sheriffs and all
armed guards Withdrawn Immediately
the strike would be declared off even
as to the express companies and that,
orders to deliver anywhere would be
obeyed by the teamsters. The offer
had the approval of President Shea
and the national executive board of
the teamsters.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
Mob Threatens Murderer.

Lincoln, Neb., June 16.-Max Pleehn,
who assaulted and Killed Miss Alma
Goose near Plattsmouth, Neb.. last Sat.
urday. has been captured near that
place. A mob is gathering and
lynching is feared Deputy sheriffs
and police, heavily armed, are guard.
Ing the Jail at Platts1nouth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
RUsso-JAPANEsE PEACE PLENI.
PoTENTlARIEs TO MEET IN
THE UNITED STATES.
PRESIDENT SUGGESTED THE HAGUE
GOVERNMENTS DIRECTLY INTER.
EsTED, HOWEVER, FAVORED !.
!; AMERICAN CAPITAL.

Washington, June 16.-OfTicial an
nouncement is made that Washington
has been selected as the location of
the peace conference. The announce
ment came in the form of an official
statement issued by Secretary Loeb by
direction of the president. The state
ment follows:
When the two governments were
unable to agree upon either Chinese
soil or Paris the president suggested
The Hague, but both governments
have requested that Washington be
chosen as the place Of meeting and
both governments that Washington
will be SO selected.
1t is suggested at the White House
informally that after meeting and Or
ganizing the plenipotentiaries of the
two governments, if it should be found
to be uncOmfOrtably hot in Washing
ton, might adjourn the meeting to
some summer resort in the North,
where they may continue their sittings
until such time as the weather in
Washington shall be more comforta-
BILE.
Japan Refused to Go to Europe.
Facts made public since the an
nouncement of the selection of Wash
lngton as the meeting place of the
plenipotentiaries show that Japan re-
fused to go to Europe and Russia was
unwilling to meet Japan in the Far
East. The, powerful influence of
France was eXerted to assist Russia
in sending the negotiations to some
European capital, preferably The
Hague, and if not The Hague then
Geneva. For several days it has been
known that the three places under
consideration were Washington, The
Hague and Geneva. Japan preferred
Washington and Russia hoped that the
influence Of the president, who pre-
ferred The Hague, would result in the
selection of that place.
Mr.. Takahira, the Japanese minis
ter, brought to the president during
the morning Japan's refusal to go to
Europe and this was formally COM
municated to Count Cassini, the Rus
sian ambassador, when he called by
appointment at the White House in
the afternoon. Upon learning of ia
pans unwillingness to go to Europe
Russia acquiesced and joined Japan in
the request that Washington be Sc
lected.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
WITHDRAW THEIR SUPPORT.
Building Trades Will No Longer Aid
Striking Teamsters.

Chicago, June 16.- Thousands of
circulars have been sent to architects,
builders and labor union members
generally containing information that
the Associated Building Trades of Chi
cago and Cook county have withdrawn
their moral and financial support from
the teamsters. The circulars, which
are issued officially by the building
trades, charge that the Safe and Ma
chinery Movers and Riggers' union,
which was organized about two years
ago and is made up of teamsters, has
been performing work which right
fully belonged to the members OF. the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16

GAINESVILLE, Wis, June 15.-Suspend-
ed fifty feet in midair Miles Barnes,
married six weeks ago and foreman
OF the Rock County Telephone com
pany, was killed by coming in contact
with an electric wire. Scores Of spec
tators witnessed his death. the body
not being removed until the electric
current was shut off.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
Foundrynen,s Strike snreadino.

New York, June 16--A strike inau-
gurated by the International Brother
hood of Foundry Employees against
the New York and New Jersey Foun-
drymenss association has extended rap
idly There are 1000 men now out
here and in the New Jersey plants. It
is claimed every foundry in New Jer-
sey will be closed by the strik kers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
JURORS MOVED TO TEARe.
Negro Acquitted OF Murder Charge
Sings for LAberators.

Minneapolis, June i James Riv-
ers, freed by a jursys vote from death
on the galloWs or ears of imprison-
ment, celebrated his5return to freedom
after three months incarceration in
the Hennepin county jail by singing.
songs for the men who freed him
1t was a strange. scene in the court
room when the Jury returned a verdict
of not guilty aftslssa trial during which
Rivers, colored, had been charged with
numbering his .sSs III love with a
chorus girl, fslSsnard Conner Both
were memhersf of the Williams &
Walker troupe.
Rivers thanked the jury and said he
would sing for Iheal. He sang The
Palms '1Fhe Holy City" and other
we'll known songs in a clear deep
bass voice, at times throwing so much
feeling into his music that the Jurors
were moved to tears.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
Detective Guards DriscoII.

Chicago, June 16. John G. Driscoll,
who is testifying before the grand jury
Of alleged corrupt practices by labor
leaders, was kept under surveillance
all night by detective from the
states attorneys Office. One of the
reasons given was to protect Driscoll
from personal violence. Another rea-
son was to prevent Driscoll from be-
Ing Influenced to leave Chicago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
Prominent Business Man Killed.

Lynn, Mass.,June 16--William But
Ter Woodbridge, a prominent Boston
business man, was killed in an auto
mobile accident in Saugus early in the
day and a man named Wolf of New,
York was seriously injured. A. c..
Childs and w. E. Taylor of Boston
were shaken up, but not seriously
hurt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16

various traaes animated WIN the build
Ing trades. It is charged that the safe
and machinery movers and riggers are
working under the scale. of wages
adopted by their various unions and
that the building trades cannot under
the circumstances recognize them as
union men.
( The building workers number 40, 900
men fs 3s 42ass
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
ROBBERS SEAT CHILD.

Little One Dying as Result of Attack
by Brutal Thieves.
Shelbyyille, Ind, June 16.-Little
five-year-old Mary Hill is. in dying
condition as the result of being beaten
by robbers who entered the Hill resi-
dence while the mother was absent
on an errand.
Bruce Britton, aged thirty-five, has
been. arrested at Prescott and two
strangers are in Jail pending an in
vestigation.
Crowds of angry citizens collected
in various parts-of the city and threat
ened violence to the assailants. It is
believed that even now the guilty per-
sons will be summarily punished if
sufficient evidence of their guilt is dis
covered.
SUICIDES ON GRAVES OF DEAD.
La Crosse Man Despondent Over Loss
Of Family.
La Crosse, Wis, June l6---Herman
G. Btrand, aged hfty-three years,
whose wife and five children died sud
denly a short time ago, was found
| dying on the graves of his dead as a
result of self-inficted wounds. De-
spondency due to the loss of his fam
lily was the cause of the suicide. When
| found xBurand refused to be removed
from his wife's grave and finally ex-
pired lying upon the grave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
SUICIDES ON GRAVES OF DEAD.
La Crosse Man Despondent Over Loss
Of Family.
Patrick's Day of Execution Sci

Albany, n. Y, June 16.-The court
Of appeals has fixed upon the week be-
ginning Monday, Aug. as the period
during which shall take place the
execution at Sing Sing prison Of the
death sentence on Albert 7. Patrick,
whose appeal from conviction of the
murder Of William M. Rice the court
denied last week,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16

Chicago, June 16.-Jacob Hart, who
lost both legs and an arm in a rail-
road accident and who acquired the,
idea that in consequence his wife no
longer cared for him, shot her dead
and fatally wounded himself The
couple, who are negroes, leave two
children.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
HocH TO GET REPRlEvE.
ase of Condemned Wife Murderer
RH

Case of Condemned Wife Murderer
May Be Appealed.
Chicago, June 16.-"Rluebeard" JO-
ham Hoch, who was sentenced to be
hanged June % for the murder of one
of his numerous wives, may be given
one more chance to escape the gal
lows.
In a conference Governor Deneen
assured counsel for Hoch that in case
the states attorneys Office is assured
by Wednesday, June 21, that sufficient
money is forthcoming to provide for
the preparation of the necessary rec
ord a reprieve will be granted until
the October term of the supreme
court. The sum needed is $7OO.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
PRINTERS MAY STRIKE.
Eight-Hour Gay Refused by Chicago
EMpioYers

Employers.
Chicago, June 16.The difference.
between the printers and the Typothe-
tae IN regard to the eight-houf5 day
may lead to a strike or a lockout Of
the $3.50 printers employed by mem
bers of the association in Chicago.
The union officials are inclined to take
an optimistic view OF the situation and
do not think that it will reach a point
Where a strike or lockout will be de-
clared. The employers have offered
the printers tlree-year contract with
a nine-hour day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
No Preparations for War.

Christiania, Norway, June 16.-The
minister of defense authorizes the
statement that all rumors of the mob
ilization of the Norwegian army and
feet are devoid OF foundation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
HORSE TRADE COSTS PULPIT.
Dismissal Of Rev. Roster Of Hull, la,
Confirmed by Synod.

Asbury Park, n. j., June 16-The
Reformed church synod during the
day confirmed the decision Of dis
missal in the case of Rev. S. Roster
Of Hull, Ia, whose pastoral relations
were severed owing to charges con-
nected with a horse sale. Mr. Roster
appealed to the general synod. The
synod allowed him to withdraw the
aDueal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16

Flensburg, Prussia, June 16.-The
steamer Tetartos belonged to the
Flensburg Steamshipping company.
Her crew we're landed at Batavia,
Java. The Tetartos had no contra
band of war on board.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
YOUNG WOMEN SUICIDE.
Bodies Found in the River al Free.
port, III,

Freeport, Ill, June 16.-The bodies
of Mrs. Young, aged twenty-eight, and
Miss Media Pyle, aged sixteen years,
were found dead in the river here dur
ing the morning. Wednesday night
both declared they would kill them
selves and later they walked into the
river, leaving their clothes on the
ho
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16

London, June 16.--The German
steamer Tetartos was sunk by the
Russian auxiliary cruiser Don May 80,
ing the day at Lloyds. The Tetartos
was on her way from Otaro, Japan, to
Tientsin with a cargo of railroad ties.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-06-16
THREE DEAD sixty WOUNDED.
Villagers and stsoiIing Players En-.
GAGE in General Eiaht.

SsSS II =: Y 49, 7 ~ e = 'sJ r"It. "
Budapest, Hungary, June 16.- Three
killed and sixty wounded are the cas-
ualties resulting from a fight between
strolling players and villagers at Dere-
kigyhaz, Hungary The players prom
ised to give an exhibition Of cannibal-
ism and big crowd collected, but
when the players did not give the ad-
vertised exhibition the villagers be
came threatening, whereupon one of
the players became realistic and bit a
piece from one ofsthe spectators ears.
A general fight pnsued, but the police
Ultimately restored order. Eighteen
81 the wounded spersons are suffering
from serious injuries.
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President Roosevelt Pleased.

President Roosevelt is gratifed
that the arrangements of a prelim-
mary nature have been completed
without undue friction. 1t is known
that he would have preferred that the
sessions of the conference be held at