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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
NEW RULES KILL
RIVER TRAFFIC
Unless Modified the Upper
Mississippi Will Not Be
Navigated
Special TO The Globe

Special to The Globe
DUBUQUE, Ia, March 29.-Imprac-
ucable rules formulated by the federal
steamboat inspection service and ap-
piled to boats on the Mississippi and
its branches, resulting from the Slocum
horror in New York, are proving the
death blow to river traffic. Unless mod
ifications of these regulations can be
secured-and steps are being taken to
that end-the Mississippi will PRACTICAL
ly cease to be navigated stream from
st. Louis north, and the Ohio will lose
most of its business. This is the state
ment made by owners and masters of
the river steamers. The season is here
for opening of river trade, but there
is no trade as yet. 1t is doubtful
whether there will be any. The in
spectors have had a bad scare since the
indictment of some of their number
following the Slocum affair, and are
literal in enforcing regulations.
The regulations. unfortunately, were
made for ocean going craft or those
navigating the great lakes, and are ut
terly untitled TO river vessels. For In
stance, a number OF boats are tied up
because it is imperatively required that
they have whistles; and these boats,
being operated by gasoline. have no
means OF blowing whistles. Many 9TH
ers must be largely built over. Re-
quirements concerning the carriage of
lifeboats on all passenger steamers are
strict. and can be literally complied
with by few river boats. Ii happens
that practically all river boats carry
some passengers, and earn considerable
revenue from parties taking pleasure
trips on the river. This course of rev.
enue is necessary to them.
Capt. Walter Blair OF Davenport. n
river veteran, is quoted as saying that
the new regulations il enforced as a
whole would increase the dangers on
river craft; but they will not be en-
forced because that would make navi-
CATION impossible. There must be an
adjustment of the rules to river condi-
tions, or else the vessels must go out
of business. Efforts to secure the in
terest OF political powers In behalf OF
the needed changes in the rules ara
said to have met with rebuffs In num-
ber Of cases.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
CHECKS REACHED
Beavers VICINITY
Ball Says Attempts Were Made
to Fix Him to Judge
HOoker's Undoinq

ALBANY, N. Y, March 29.-That at
tempts were made to influence Frank
p. Ball, Dunkirk ticket broker, al
legged to have been placed in the Ere
donia postoffice by the influence OF
Justice Warren B. Hooker, to disclose
certain facts said to be In his possess
sion, was the substance of the testi-
mony of Ball before the assembly ju-
dietary committee today in the resump-'
tion of the investigation into the
charges against Justice Hooker.
Ball testified that although he had
done no work at the Fredonia post
office he had received S2532. All of
thlS, he said. was used to repay the
wife of Judge Hooker who had in
dorsed note for him. Later he re-
turned every cent of the amount he
had received to the Fredonia postmas-
ter who had been ordered to refund it
to the government
Ball testified that he was notified by
Postmaster Taylor that he had re-
ceived an order from the department
to repay to the government all the
money that had been paid to Ball as
salary and that in the same month he
(BalD gave a note to Mr.. Taylor for
$1,000 and check for the remainder of
the money.
1t was developed by the evidence
that three men, one a newspaper man
of New York city and two others hos
tile to Justice Hooker, had attempted
TO corrupt the testimony of Ball by as
suring him that he would not. have to
pay the $1,000 note and that they would
furnish a lawyer at their expense to
defend any suits that might be brought
as the result of the nonpayment of the
note, If he would disclose evidence
which they believed he possessed in re-
lation to Judge Hooker.
Ball said that in 1894, T. T. Tiffany
and w. f. Colborn of Fredonia and W.
F. Hudson of Brooklyn, formerly sec
retary of the state railroad commission.
came to his residence, where Tiffany
said that if Ball would give up some
thing that would injure Judge Hooker
he would furnish bond, he would
furnish the best lawyer in Chautsuqua
county and that Ball would not have 10
pay the note. Ball told Toffany that he
would not do anything to injure Judge
Hooker
Through the Introduction Of a report
by w. e. Cochran, chief postoffice in
spector, it was learned that Minerva
Jeffrey" is not a myth as has been
claimed. Evidence was introduced at
the early hearings that Minerva JEFF
frey was appointed to the postoff1ce on
Jan. II, 1893, together with several
other persons. without the knowledge
or request of the postmaster. who tes-
titled that he had never seen the wom-
an and that her pay checks were sent
TO George Beavers in Washington. The
portion of the report admitted says:
Minerva Jeffrey is the daughter of
Mrs. Kate Blackmar of Washington
ID. c., at whose residence Mr.. Beavers
had a ROOM"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30

strong protests from the Republican
press all over the state, ii was decided
to make this concession to public SEN
timent.
The personnel of the committee
shows more plainly than anything else
the politics in the senate's action. Two
men prominently considered as candi-
dates for the Republican nomination
for governor are on the committee and
a third is a former Republican gov
ernor.
Publicly the senators participating in
the caucus protest that the caucus ac-
tion is no reflection on Gov Johnson
and that the senate is not trying to
take any of the governors prerogatives
from him. Privately. 1t is admitted
that the senators have determined that
the governors action is Ill advised, and
they are determined to press the ad-
vantage and raise partisan issue for
the benefit of some one of their num-
Der. from whom ii Is expected that the
candidate OF the Republican party for
governor two years hence Is to come
Samuel Lord OF Dodge, referred to
yesterday on the floor OF the senate as
Gov" Lord" heads the committee.
r. b. Brewer of Stearns, whose friends
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30

PARIS, March 30.-An unconfirmed
rumor from ST. Petersburg is published
this morning that Emperor Nicholas
made an attempt to commit suicide
and wounded himself in the hand. The
runor further says that the emperor's
design was frustrated by the interven-
tion of his mother, the empress dow.
ager.
Special Cable to The Globe
LONDON, March 30.-The Tele-
graphs st. Petersburg correspondent
says there is no truth in the rumor that
the czar attempted suicide. The rumor
is said TO have been circulated by the
revolutionary element
~ Cannot Remain czar"
Special Cable to The Globe
ST. PETERSBURG, March 30.-The
emperor is still the keenest advocate Of
the reasons which render necessary the
continuation of the war. He has, how
ever, contemplated the possibility of
having to sign a treaty of peace, ex-
pressing himself as follows:
IF 1 have to sign a peace treaty 1
cannot remain czar"
More Fighting Probable
ST. PETERSBURG, March 3o.-An-
other duel between the two opposing
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
Thomas D. O'Brien
Takes Charge of Affairs of North.
western National Life COMPANY
That Built Big AuditOrium---Res-
ignatiOns Are Demanded and
Committee of Mill City Citizens Is
Named in Attempt to Protect In
terests of Policy Holders

or the company and members of the
committee.
One of the very first moves was to
demand the designations of the officers
OF the company, which were rendered,
and the committee will have full con-
troll. meeting will be held in Min
neapolis today to take up the work of
reorganization
The committee selected by Commits
sioner O'Brien includes Mayor David
+. Jones, former Gov. Lind, I.ucien
Swift and b. F. Nelson. F.. A. earle
was chosen to act on the committee,
but declined to serve.
The officers who resigned were. w.
r. Bechtel. president: A. F. Timme,
nrst vice president; Fred j. Sackett.
secretary and treasurer.
The report of the insurance COM
missioner was made to Gov johnson
yesterday afternoon. The probe has
been swinging over the insurance COM
pany Ior some time: and rumors of an
unsatisfactory condition of affairs had
reached the public. The report of the
commissioner follows:
Commissioners o'Brien's Report
Hon. John A. Johnson. Governor: For
the purpose OF advising those interested,
desire at this time to make report to
;Sa you a to 70 the steps this department has
Northwestern National Life insurance
company of Minneapolis, Minnesota
You are aware that for some months
past serious charges have been made
against the management OF that company
and that its solvency has been seriously
questioned: so grave was the situation I
determined that in spite OF the fact that
an examination had been made of this
company last June by S. II. Wolfe, well
known actuary OF New York-acting un-
der the direction of my predecessor-that
1t was my duty to institute another ex-
animation Immediately following the filing
Of the annual report of the company
March l, 1905. Considering that this ex-
animation could be more speedily made
by Mr.. Wolfe than by a person less ia
miliar with the company. and having sat
isfied myself as to Mr. Wolfe's ability and
integrity. l directed him to make such
examination. requesting him at the same
time TO direct his efforts with the es-
pecial view Of answering two questions
which I desired to soye:
Ffrst-ls the financial condition OF the
company such that II could survive una
der proper and economical management?
Seconds the present management
capable OF placing the company upon q
sound financial basis and OF retaining the
Continued on Siyth Paua
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
ICE is BLOWN AFFAIR
Navigation Is In Sight on Lake
Superior
Special to The Globe

Special to The Globe
SUPERIOR, Wis. March 29.-The
ice field at the head of the lakes. con-
sisting of hundreds of square miles of
ice, was driven from this end of Lake
Superior by a stiff westerly wind to-
day and before night was far out of
sight in Lake Superior. AS the ice was
in bad condition the field will not be
able to Withstand the pounding which
it will receive at the hands of the wind
and waves during the next few days,
and even If the wind should change to
the east II is improbable that anything
but a small part of the original field
will be brought back.
The passing of the ice means that il
is now possible for navigation to open
at the head of the lakes. The rivers at
the 500" are still icebound, however
and it would be useless for the boats
wintering here TO leave before the ice
leaves the lower end. Reports from the
800" indicate that it will be two weeks
before boat can get through there.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
THE NEWS ,lNDEXED

PAGE
Gar Attempts Suicide
Judicial and Postal Scandal
Senate to Override Governors Veto
Mississippi River Traffic Threatened
PAGE u
Homeless Lad Held as Fugitive
PAGE III
Minneapolis Matters
News of the Northwest
PAGE Nv
Editorial Comment
News of the -Railrosds $780,
PAGE v
IN the World of Sport
Beef Trust Inquisition
PAGE VI
Business Men to Start Boom
PAGE VII
OF Interest to Women
Rockefeller Gift Accepted
PAGE VII
Financial and Commercial
PAGE TX
Paying Wants
Legislature
Oil Lobbyist Is Rebuked
House Passes Drainage Bill
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30

by one senator from each congress
sional district. A call of the senate
was had that the announcement of the
caucus might be made before the full
senate. Senator Horton took no
chances that independent Republican
senators would take advantage of the
situation and absent themselves from
the caucus. The senate adjourned
while the call was in effect, and the
caucus followed Immediately. In spite
of all precautions five senators were
absent when the roll was called In the
caucus. The greatest secrecy was OBJ
served, and even Secretary S. A.
Langum was excluded from the senate
chamber when the caucus went into
session.
Will Try ,te Explain
After agreeing to act as unit in
overriding the governors message, the
caucus appointed a special committee
to frame a statement OF the reasons
impelling the decision. In the face of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30

Thomas d. O'Brien, state insurance
commissioner, yesterday took charge
OF the affairs of the Northwestern Ma
tional Life insurance company of Min
neapolis. the company that built the
Auditorium in Minneapolis on prom
Use from the citizens that they would
raise 100000 business for them.
Yesterday afternoon the insurance
commissioner, after a conference with
Gov. Johnson. Atty. Gen. Young. State
Auditor B. F. Carroll of Iowa and the
company's board of directors, ordered
the members OF the executive commit
tee OF the board of directors to resign
as officers and directors. This order
called for the designations OF w. F.
Bechtel, president; A. F. Timme, first
vice president, and Fred ]. Sackett:
secretary and treasurer.
Securing these designations, Com
missioner O'Brien then named a COM
mittee of Minneapolis citizens. con-
sisting Of Mayor David p. Jones, for
mer Gov. John Lind, Lucien Swift, b.
+. Nelson and F. A. earle. This COM
mittee will meet this morning and
suggest to the remaining directors
Suitdotc iilcif lO uli the vacancies. The
insurance commissioner also demands
that the acts Of this committee be rat
flied by a meeting or the policy holders
or the company. called at future time
for that purpose
Time for Action Arrives
After sweeping investigation OF
the affairs of the Northwestern Ma
ional Life insurance company by the
insurance commissioner, the belief
prevailed that under the present man.
agement the stockholders would lose
heavily; that the affairs were in a bad
financial condition. and the committee
OF prominent Minneapolis citizens was
appointed to save what it could from
the impending wreck
The action in appointing this safety
committee came yesterday afternoon,
after an all day conference between
Gov. Johnson. Commissioner O'Brien.
Atty. Gen. Young. State Auditor Car
roll OF Iowa, the officers and directors
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30

armies in Manchuria may be on the
programme for the coming week. The
Russians, according to Harbin CORE
spondent, are now strongly fortifying
their positions at. Sipinghai, against
which the Japanese are reported TO be
gathering in force. The reported Rus
sian retirement from Sipinghai to Cha
oumiaodzi was incorrect. The Japa-
nese followed to some>-extent, but a
border of twenty miles of debatable
ground still remains between the two
armies, over which the japanese will
probably not advance until they are
ready to attack.
Equally important news is that a
column of Japanese is moving against
Kirin, perhaps with the intention of
turning the position eastward and
striking at the yladiyostok line OF COM
munication, with the double purpose OF
isolating the fortress and separating
Gen. Linevitch's army from valuable
base OF supplies, the Usuri district.
Cut Chinese Railway
PARIS. March 80. The Shanghai
correspondent of the Petit Journal says
that Chinese bandits have cut the
Chinese Eastern railway at several
places. preventing the arrival OF Rus
sian reinforcements
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30

The Republican senators, in spite of
the protest of Republican newspapers
and party leaders, have frankly agreed
to stand by the Horton bill to take the
capitol patronage and control of the
building out of the hands of Gov. John
son.
Forty-six Republican senators yes
terday agreed TO abide by the unit rule
In treating the veto message of Gov.
John A. Johnson in refusing to sign the
Horton bill.
The bill gives control of the new
state capitol for the next two years to
capitol commission which has prac-
tically outlived the purposes for which
1t was appointed.
The effect of the agreement will be
to pass the Horton bill over the gov
ernor's veto. 1t is not expected that
the bill will be considered in the house
until Friday An effort to secure a
caucus of Republican members In the
house is being made.
The agreement was reached yester-
day during the noon recess of the SEN
ate. A call had been sent out signed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
CRUISER NEWARK WILL
BE SENT TO HAITI
American Interests in the Black Re-
public Reported in Jeopardy

WASHINGTON. March 2e.-An
American man of war Will be sent to
Port au Prince to protect American in
terests. This determination was ar
rived at today when the state depart
ment received a cablegram from Min
lister Powell saying that serious trou-
BILE is impending in Haiti, and il is
doubtful whether the authorities can
maintain peace and order on March 81
and April !. The state department i'm
mediately requested the navy depart
ment to dispatch a war vessel to Port
au Prince. The navy department, Ii is
said, probably will send the cruiser
Newark Admiral Sigsbee's flagship,
now at Guantanamo, to Port au
Prince.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
SUE FOR AN ESTATE
Four Chicago Women Want
Guardian Removed
Special to The Globe

Special to The Globe
DULUTH, Mimi, March 29.-Alleg-
ing that the heirs of Charles George.
who died in Duluth April 4. 1893. have
never received any formal notice OF
the petition of William e. George to be
appointed guardian. also that they have
never received any money from the
sale OF property believed to be valued
at s25.000, possession of which 1t is
claimed was gained by undue methods.
Alice M Bremken. formerly Alice NJ.
George, Nellie E George and Ellen NJ.
George. all of Chicago. filed petition
in the probate court today. They ask
that the order appointing William E.
George guardian and all further pro-
ceedings had therein be revoked Wal
ter J. George OF St. Paul is also one of
the heirs to the estate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
JOHN 0. is HIT AGAIN
Missouri Tries to Gust the
Standard OIL Company

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. March %
Atty. Cen Haley today filed In the
supreme court an application for
writ of quo warranto for the purpose
of depriving the Standard Oil COM
pany, the Republic Oil company and
the Waters-Pierce Oil company OF
their franchises in Missouri. The su-
preme court issued the writ and made
ii returnable to the court In banc on
April IL. The application charges the
company with being in criminal con-
troll Of prices and the supply of oil in
the state
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
Duluth Herald. Ind. Dem.)

tDululu hefdlus 1uO- Otif-1
The governor has declined to
give his approval TO the So called
Horton bill that would turn the
control of the new capitol over
to the capitol commission for the
next two years. The passage Of
this bill. which was accomplish
ed by a narrow margin OF votes
in the legislature. was viewed
with surprise by the public-or
at least that portion of il which
was acquainted with the motives
which actuated those who franz
ed the measure and pushed il
through the house and senate. 1t
was a piece of cheap politics. and
Gov. Johnson has done well TO
administer a strong rebuke to
the peanut politicians who en-
deavored to deprive the execu-
tive of the small amount Of pa
tronage that would be his il the
capitol were placed under his
charge.
Democrat, cheap politicians
among the majority in the legis-
lature sought 10 take away the
patronage connected with the
new capitol and induced enough
members of the legislature to
vote for their bill. Whatever the
outcome, Gov. Johnson deserves
credit for courageously exercis-
ing his veto and drawing the at
tention of the whole state to the.
cheap political game that is be-
ing played.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
MAYOR OF KANSAS CITY
KEEPS OUT OF THE WAY
Dodges Vote on the Question of Clos
ing Saloons Sunday

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 90
The police board today issued an order.
effective April 2, for the closing of all
saloons on Sundays hereafter. Many
small grocers and butchers have ex-
pressed a willingness to close Sunday
also If it will help keep the saloons
closed. Mayor Neff remained away
from the board meeting, announcing
that he wished to avoid voting on the
proposition.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
FISHERMEN ON ICE
FlOE ARE RESCUED
Wife of One Joins in Cries for Help
Not Heard for Many Hours

BAY CITY, Mich, March 2s.-Joseph
Denny and wife and six other fisher
men who had venturesomely remained
too long at their fish shanties far out
on Saginaw bay. were rescued today
In an exhausted condition. Starting
for shore yesterday they had walked all
night, only to find themselves sur
rounded on every side by open water.
When the shouts OF the party were
heard late today and responded to by
men in a boat, Mrs. Denny had col
lapsed- Her male companions were
hauling her on sled as they labori-
ously tramped back and forth on the
Isolated ice field waiting and praying
for their cries to be answered.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30

(St- Cloud Journal-Press, Rep.)
Gov. Johnson has vetoed the
Horton will, which continued the
capitol commission in office for
the next two years with full con-
troll of the state house. The gov
ernor contends that the chief ex-
ecutive is the custodian of all
public property under the law,
and there is no reason for delay
ing the completion of the capitol
for two years when IL can be
done in a few months. The cap
itol commission should be given
reasonable time to finish the
building, and then ii should quit.
There never has been a governor
of the state who did not have as
much ability as any member of
the commission, and the govern
or is the proper officer TO have
charge of the state house. Gov.
Johnson's suggestion that the
employees requiring technical
skill be put under civil service to
prevent their removal for polit-
ical purposes by changing ad-
ministrations is wise. The veto
of the governor will meet the ap-
proval of all who believe in fair
play and no unnecessary expense
in public affairs.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
Duluth News-Tribune. Rep.)

tDululn %>tWS- IlDuHt, Icp-b
The Republican statesmen at
ST. Paul who have endeavored TO
take little patronage out of the
hands of the governor, who was
elected as a Democrat by Repub-
lican votes, have no right TO COM
plain of his veto of the capitol
control bill.
The bill was framed solely for
the discontinue of the governor.
Its purpose was TO take from the
chief executive the appointment
of employees in the new building.
1t savored of peanut politics.
and smacked of spite.
The petty mGtive actuating
this whole move is so apparent
that whatever intrinsic merit
there may be in ii is overlooked.
If Minnesota Republicans dis
like to see a Democratic govern
or and his private secretary dis
tributing patronage and enjoying
the emoluments of Office, they
should have elected a Republican
governor last fall.
1t comes with a bad grace for
men who have cut the throat OF
their candidate for governor, or
consented to the operation, to
seek revenge upon his successful
opponent, and IL is scarcely more
creditable in those who were
loyal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
REPUBLICAN SENATE USES HORTON.
BILL VETO TO REPAIR PARTY FENCES

Combine of
Accept Unit Rule Message
Appointed at Caucus Explanation
Leaders and Newspapers Protesting Petty
Politics Pursued
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-30
RUMOR MAKES CAR
WOULD BE SUICIDE
HIS LIFE Is SAVED BY
DOWAGER EMPRESS

In Attempting to Kill Him.
self Nicholas Merely
Wounds One of His
Hands = Chinese Cut
Railway and Prevent
Arrival of Russian Re.
Inducements = Another
Duel Between the Big
Armies Seems Immi.
nent-Japanese Column
Reported Moving in the
Direction of kirin
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