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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

1t is now proposed to dam Port Arthur
harbor and pump the water out so as to
recover Russian ships. There Is sug-
gestion of profanity about the enterprise
that should appeal to the Russians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21
The Sagacious Statesman.

care you sure you know all about that
subject you are going to make speech
on?"
NO answered the sagacious statesman.
Il have put in my time collecting epigrams
and anecdotes. The surest way to make an
uninteresting speech is to make a thorough
study of your subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21
He Should Know How.

From the Columbus Journal.
Mr.. John ID. Rockefeller has never sought
public Office. but 1t is understood that he
might be persuaded to accept a place in the
proposed commission to regulate trusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

e. In order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to TIE STAR
should not be addressed TO any individual
connected with the ofies .. but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according TO tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

The Russian government is being awak-
ened to the fact that it has worse enemies
in St Petersburg than the Japanese them
selves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

Mrs. Chadwick does not expect to find it
as easy to convince a jury as it was to
convince a number of bankers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

General Nogi has too much japanese
courtesy to allude to the trouble that
would have been saved If his advice to sur
render had been complied with sooner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

The Nan Patterson case claims attention
FOR the fact that 1t went through trial
without any expert handwriting testimony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

Governor Pennypacker would have been
lucky IL he could have taken the news
papers no more seriously than they take
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21
Food for Thought.

From the New York Press.
A woman does a lot Of thinking trying to
figure out whether the baby is going to be
a great manor good man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

As soon as Mormon gets into public
life he desires TO convince the public that
he does not approve of the fundamental
principles of Mormonism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21
SHOOTING STARS.
The Original idea

What was your idea of international
peace?"
my original idea" answered the czar
with sigh, was to perfect an agreement
that would leave Russia in undisputed pos
session of about everything it wanted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

1t will be interesting to see how a man of
the German emperor's autocratic tempera-
ment deals with coal barons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

MANY a man. said Uncle Eben, WASTES
time in dis life tryin' to push somebody to
de rear when he ought to be tryin' to git
ahead on his own account"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

There are millonaires who are ostenta-
tlous In most everything except their deal
fngs with the assessor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21
Era of Good Feeling in Kentucky

FrOm the AtIaLta COnStitutiOu
Several men were killed in Breathitt
county, Kentucky. during the holidays, but
the homicides had no connection with the
feud. They were purely social and incident
to the merry yuletide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

Hannah Elias has not yet threatened to
take to the stage with a dramatized YER
sion of her troubles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

Tom Lawson is getting his full share of
that doubtful consolation which a man
finds in telling his troubles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

Wall street very much regrets to report
a shortage in the lamb crop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21

The Chinese government promises to be
neutral, but cannot vouch for the boxers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-21
Advice.

From the Chicago Record Herald
Pennsylvania railroad employees talk of
striking Don't. There's lot of winter
still to come.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
GENERAL STOESSEL IN JAPAN
FORMER RUSSIAN COMMANDER
AT PORT ARTHUR ARRIVES
AT NAGAsAkI.

Nagasaki, Jan. 16-The Japanese
transport kamakuru, from Port Dalny
JAN II, with General Stoessel and 9TH
ers on board arrived here during the
day. After prolonged quarantine in
spection Governor Arakawa, with the
chief officials of the port, proceeded
on board the kamakuru and General
and Madame Stoessel, two OF the Rus.
sian commanders personal staff, seven
other officers, two ladies and six or.
phan children were landed in three
steam launches at the. Inasa jetty,
where they were received by a guard
OF fifty police and several officers. The
Russian general was attired in gray
military OvercOat and wore his sword.
He looked we'll and walked with
stately step. Preceded by a few po-
lice officers and followed by his ret
inue General Stoessel slowly wended
his way up the hill to a prettily situ-
ated bungalow on hasa hill, where he
will be qua:tered. Half way there
some dozens OF Russian officers, find
ing that their late chief was arriving,
ran up from all directions and saluted
in respectful silence. The party then
entered the house.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
CZAR TELLS HIS TROOPS NOT TIC
LET THE FALL OF PORT AR
THUR DISMAY THEM.
HAS SURVIVED STILL HEAVIER TRIALS
BELIEVES GOD WILL GIVE HIS
ARMY AND NAVY STRENGTH
TO BREAK ENEMY.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 16.-Emperor
Nicholas has addressed the following
rescript to the army and navy:
Port Arthur has passed into the
hands of the enemy. During eleven
months the fight had been going on in
it's defense. More than seven months
It's noble defenders had been cut Off
from the rest of the world. Without
continued to fight and did everything
in their power to check the progress
OF the enemy, sparing neither life nor
hearts blood TO uphold the honor of
the Russian people.
Russia, with pride and admiration,
followed each move in the contest.
The whole world was astounded at
their gallantry, but daily their ranks
were thinned, their powers of resist
ance diminished and, under repeated
attacks by the enemy, they were
Obliged to give way.
Peace, honor and undying memory
will be the portion Of you Russians
who have fallen in the defense OF Port
Arthur. Far from home you have laid
your bodies upon alien sofia sacr-
fee to the dictates Of your own honor
and the demands Of your emperor.
My gallant troops and sailors: Do
not let this sorrow dismay you. Our
enemy is StrOno and DARING: This
fight against them occurs 1000 miles
from our home, but Russia is powerful.
In the thousand years of its existence
there have been still heavier trials,
worse and more threatening dangers,
but Russia ever arose from trial with
renewed force and strength. DO not
let your souls be troubled by lack Ct
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
FRENCH Ac7toN CRITICISED.
russian Squadron Should Be Ordered
to Leave Madagascar.

Toxic, Jan. 16.-The French are
sharply criticised for permitting the
ships OF the Second Pacific squadron
OF the Russian navy to make pro-
longed stay at Madagascar. Hereto.
fore the Japanese press and people,
realizing the peculiar position i'll
which France was placed, were not
disposed to judge her actions too Sc
verely, but the Asahi says:
1T is no longer possible to over
look the French non-observance of neu
trality nor her disregard for the obi,
cations of neutral nation.
"Coaling the ships Of the Second Pa
cific squadron in French ports has cul-
in allowing Rear Admiral
Rojestvensky to remain for twelve
days awaiting reinforcements and in
the use of Madagascar as a base OF
operations aga = 1t the japanese fleet,
now reported he Indian ocean.
"Such action is little less than hos
tile and it France is sincere in her
promises of strict neutrality the ships
of the Second Pacific squadron ought
long ago to have been sent away or
disarmed.
Further temporiZing for the pur-
pose Of rendering assistance to the
Russian vessels must be considered a
serious breach OF neutrality
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Prince Carl Alexander of -Lippe- -Det,
Mold is dead.
The thermometer registers from 5 to
10 degrees below zero throughout the
Southwest.
Charles A. Willard OF Minnesota has
been appointed associate Justice Of
the supreme court of the Philippine
Islands.
Earl Cairns OF England has been
found dead in bed at the Union club
at Cannes, France. His death is at
tributed to. heart disease
G. Ssohr, general traffic manager
OF the Chicago Great Western, has
been appointed assistant traffic direc.
tor of the Hartman lines.
A. ]. Cassatt president of the Penn.
sylvania railroad, has been elected a
director OF the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company.
City Councilman .Joseph schwenin.
ger Of Cincinnati has been indicted
charged With conducting and permit
ting gambling in bis place of business.
The government of The Netherlands
has finally selected the military parade
ground near The Hague as the site for
Andrew Carnegie's palace OF peace.
The selection must be approved by
the statesmen
~ AzsSsf 4
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
TREASURE HUNTERS FIGHT.
Fitz-WiIIiam Party Driven From cocos
Island.

-
New York, Jan. From Costa
Rica comes the news of an encounter
between rival bands Of treasure hun
ters on Coeos island, where a tradi-
tionary pirates hoard is said to be
buried, cables the Herald's Panama
correspondent.
The expedition under Lord Fitz-
William was, the dispatch continues,
defeated by the men under command
OF Harold w s. Gray.
Lord Fitz-William and his party
reached the islanaaRn the yacht We
ronique to find it had been preceded
by the Gray expedition Oh the yacht
Ros Marine. The latter party claimed
to have Costa Rican concession to
search for the treasure and objected
to the presence of the. Fitz-Wiliiam
force. A fight is said to have fol
lowed and Fitz-William and his com.
pany were beaten off. &
The Costa Rican government has
sent the gunboat Turrialbia to estab-
llsh and preserve order on the island.
Failure of the Fitz- William venture
ends another OF abe numerous eXpedi-
tlOns to the romantic isle, where are
supposed to lie buried bullion plate
and Jewels estimated to be worth from
$3O, 100000 to $100,O00,000
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
SUIT TO RECOVER 100000.
Directors Charged With Illegal Dec
laration of Dividends.

iaration of Dividends.
Chicago, Jan 16.-As a director for
the American Mailing company Of New,
York Charles A. Purcell, a former
wealthy business man of New York.
is charged in a suit filed in the United
States circuit court here with having
been party to an illegal declaration
OF almost $2,0O0,000 in dividends. Bas-
ing allegations upon the laws of tl 3
state of New Jersey, where the malt
ing company was organized, Chicago
counsel for the company asked that
the federal courts secure an account
ing from Purcell and force him to re-
pay to the concern S1,S55.350 and in
terest. Mr.. Purcell was supposed to be
in Chicago, but Deputy United States
Marshal Uddell sought for him for two
days before learning that Purcell had
left Chicago for California a week ago.
Suits of similar nature and for sim
liar amounts have begun in New York
and Milwaukee A judgment against
other creditors was rendered in favor
OF the mailing company in one suit
begun in New York.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
If CHARGES ARE TRUE.
Mr.. Duke Declares He Will Have Mar
riage Annulled.

New York, Jan. 16.-After a confer
ence with his. attorney VIC Bran
ham, private secretary to Brodie T..
Duke. who is now confined in a sani-
tarium on Long Island awaiting an.
inquiry into his mental condition, gave
out the following statement:
Mr.. Duke will have nothing to do
with his wife until all the charges
made against him are thoroughly
cleaned up. Mr.. Duke is as sane as
any man living and in my opinion he
will be released of the charge OF in
sanity.
Il have known him for years and
he is capable of managing his own
affairs Mr.. Duke told me he would
not see Mrs. Duke or any of her repre-
sentatives until the charges against
her We're cleared up. Mr.. Duke says
il any OF the charges against Mrs.
Duke prove to be true he will have
his marriage annulled.''
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
JAP SUCCESS CHECKED.
Further Advance in Manchuria Impos
sible According to Russians.


st. Petersburg, Jan. 16.-New Years
reviews by the various newspapers ad-
nit frankly that the Japanese have
had the better of the war SO far, but
the whole tone of the press is summed
up in the following statement in the
Russ:
They have done we'll, but not we'll
enough. They have entrenched them
selves in Korea as though they were
at home, have captured Port Arthur
antl made conquest of most of South
ern Manchuria, but are face to face
with a Russian army of equal num-
bers and they are checked The new
year will show the Russian flag raised
again along the borders of the warm
water"
The Novoe Vremya alone comments
on the Russian note to the powers re-
garding Chinese neutrality and says it
reveals a serious situation that Secre.
tary Hays diplomacy, we'll conceived
at the beginning of the war for the
limitation Of the field of hostilities.
has broken down under the test of
actual trial. China cannot or will not
preserve her neutrality and Russia has
been confronted time and again, the
article says, by the way in which Wei
haiWei and Chefoo have been used as
Japanese bases. In conclusion the No
voc Vremya says it is situation
wherein Russia must no longer rely
upon international diplomacy but must
take steps for her own protection.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
ARRANGED BY DOUGLAS.
Fall River Strikers and Manufacturers
Meet in Boston.

Fall River Strikers and Manufacturers
Meet in Boston.
Boston, Jan. ia conference was
held during the day at the office OF
Governor Douglas at the statshouse be-
tween a committee of the cotton GOODS
manufacturers of Fall River and rep
resentatives of the operatives who
have been on strike for nearly six
months. The meeting was held at the
instance of Governor Douglas, who is
desirous of bringing about a settle
ment of the trouble. The textile un-
ions of Fall River voted to give COM
mittee from the unions full power to
act III the matter of ending or continu-
ing the strike and the Manufacturers
association also delegated. a committee
to act authoritatiyely for them in fi.s;-
ing terms for settlement. These COM
mittees met in the governors Office in
private conference.
Governor Douglas formally opened
the conference and submitted his
proposition, which, it was understood,
was that the striSeSbe declared off at
once and the operatives go back to
work Immediately, leaving the issues
to be disposed of in some manner to
be decided upon at the conference
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
WITNESSES IN ssMooT HEARING
ASKED REGARDING MORMON
MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
.Ex-MEABERs OF CHURCH TESTIFY
CONSIDER THEMSELVES BOUND
BY oATHs TAKEN WHILE Be
LIEvEHs I'M DOCTRINE.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Hugh M.
DougaH Of sSpringville, Utah, was the
first witness of the day in the Smoot
investigation by the senate committee
on privileges and elections. He ex-
planned that he was fired" from the
Mormon church in 1874 or 1876. Mr.
Worthington read the oath of ven
geance, given by certain witnesses,
and Mr. Dougall said the oath was to
avenge the blood OF the prophets or
martyrs on this generation" and not
on this nation, as had been testified.
Mr.. Dougall said he had served in
the legislature and was elected in a
Mormon county after his expulsion
from the church. His testimony as to
the sentiment in regard to prosecu-
tions OF polygamists contormed to that
OF other witnesses called for the de-
fense, to the effect that such prosecu-
tiOns were not feasible.
M. Dougail was asked by Chairman
Burrows to state the nature OF the
ceremony when he was married.
Il do not believe care to tell that,
Senator
WAS there a penalty attached if
you revealed what took place."
yes, sir.
What was that penalty?"
Il decline to state"
'Was it death?
sis -
Doesn't Care to Answer.
81 don't believe care to answer any
more questions on that subject"
You We're expelled thirty years ago,
you say?" asked the chairman.
Yes, sir.
And you feel that after all these
years separated from the church your
obligations are still binding on you?"
Yes, sir; | have conscientious
scruples against ever divulging any
thing that sWores not to tell.
A. A. Noon Of Provo, a Republican
justice of the peace and a former Nor
mon, who voluntarily withdrew from
the church in 1870, testified that after
his marriage he took the endoWments,
Mr.. Worthington asked him if he took
an oath to avenge the blood Of proph-
cts upon this nation The witness
said he was perfectly clear that there
was nothing in the obligation taken
expressing hostility to the nation or
this government.
Chairman Burrows asked Mr.. Noon
also in regard to the endowment cere
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
JAPANESE LOSSES LIGHT.
Russian Casualties at Newchwang Es-
timated at Three Hundred

Russian Casualties at NeWchWang Es-
timated at Three Hundred.
Toxic, Jan. 16.-The Japanese cas-
ualties in the recent fighting at New
chWang and other places involved in
the Russian raid are estimated at one
killed and fifteen wounded, all nom
commissioned officers or privates. The
Russian total losses are estimated at
over 800.
The Japanese report that the sup
plies OF munitions stored at New
chWang and Niuchiatun were not dam
aged
Additional reports from the Japa-
nese army headquarters state that the
Russian cavalry, which was defeated
in the neighborhood Of YinkoW
Wednesday. retreated in a disorderly
condition to North Takaokan, south Of
Newchwang, leaving sixty-tWo killed
and six wounded behind. Many aban-
doned their arms and accouterments
in their flight.
The Japanese routed the Russians
near NeWchWang Friday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
REFUSES TO HEAR CASE.
Board Decides 1t Has No Authority to
Try Bishop Talbot.

Reading, Pa, Jan. 16.-There will
be no investigation at present of the
charges preferred by DR.. I. N. w
Irvine against Bishop Adelbert Talbot
OF the Central Pennsylvania diocese OF
the Protestant Episcopal church.
"A lack of canonical authority is
the conclusion of the eleven members
who attended the meeting of the
board of inquiry. The session was
secret, the desire of DR.. Irvine to have
the meeting public being ignored. At
times the debates and discussions
were animated, but it is stated that
the finding of the board was unani-
NOUS
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE.
Resolution OF Inquiry Relative to Let
ter Carriers.

Washington, Jan. l6.-When the
house met Mr.. Gillet (Mass.) called
up the resolution OF Inquiry relative
to political activity on the part Of let
ter carriers introduced by Mr.. Hearst.
He asked that the house agree to the
resolution, explaining that it called
upon the president and postmaster
general for information. The resolu-
ton was agreed to-
On motion of Mr.. Sulloway the
house took up the consideration of pri-
yate pension bills that being the reg
1lar order for the day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16

and the isthmus Of Panama lor the
purpose of examining into trade con-
ditions with a view to facilitating the
transportation trade across the 18TH
mus via the Panama railroad.
Mr.. BristoW's decision to accept the
special comnlissionership was hast.
ened, it is understood. by the tfansfer
OF the division of postof1ice inspectors
from the bureau Of the fourth assistant
postmaster general to the direct con-
troll of the postmaster general himself.
Mr.. Bristow regarded the issuance Of
the order Of transfer Of the division as
a reflection upon himself
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
Hill SAYS BE CAREFUL.
st. Paul Man Discusses Legislation
Affecting Railroads.


Washington, Jan. 16.-x..:I wish to
emphasize this particular point in re-
gard to railroad rate legislation at
this time and only this: 1t is very
delicate period in the business history
OF this country to tamper with legisla-
tion affecting the great common car
riers.''
This was the reply of James j. Hill,
president of the Great Northern rail
road, to a request for a statement in
regard to the railroad rate PROPOSE
tions now before congress.
will not only not oppose, but l
will welcome any legislation that will
stop every single railroad rebate and
[ know Of no railroad man in this
country who will not do the same"
said Mr.. Hill. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
REFUND WHEAT DUTY.
Representative Tawney Has a Cana
dian Seed Bill.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Representa
tive Tawney is at work on a bill which
will refund the duty on seed wheat.
bought in Canada on satisfactory proof
that it has been used in seeding. TaW-
ney believes that the ways and means
committee, OF which he is a member
would report such a bill as an emer-
gency measure, if it were drawn, to be
limited in the time of it's operation to
the present season. He thinks also
that the senate would pass it. Secre-
tary Shaw has endorsed the plan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
Favor Tariff Revision.

Washington, Jan. 16.The Repub-
iican members of the Wisconsin dele
cation in the house held meeting
during the day, all being present ex-
cept Mr.. Jenkins, when resolutions
declaring for an early revision of the
tariff were unanimously adopted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
PROHIBITS PoLYGAMY.
Amendment to Statehood Bill in the
Senate.

Amefument 10 statehood Bill in the
Senate.
Washington, jan 16.-At the be-
ginning OF the senate session Mr.. Du-
bois introduced an amendment to the
joint statehood bill prohibiting the
practice Of encouragement of polyg-
amy in the proposed states of Okla
homa and Arizona. The provisions are
in the language Of the Idaho test oath
The Philippine railroad bill was
sent to conference, with Messrs Lodge,
Hale and Culberson as conferees.
The senate began consideration of a
bill regulating the restoration to citi
zenship of American women who have
married foreigners. Mr.. Nelson said
that the bill was intended to apply to
women of this country who married
abroad and who were divorced or
whose husbands may have died After
considerable debate the bill was laid
over.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
Steel Works viii Shut Down.

Essen, Germany, Jan. 16-several
OF the steel works are preparing to
shut down because of the increasing
acarcity Of coal alI the PROSPECT Of a
long strike. Gendarmes who were
dispensing strikers at the North Star
line dock in Hofstenmarlz were stoned
They sabred some OF the rioters,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
Fire in Montreal Hospital.

Montreal Jan. 16.-Fire broke out
early in the day in the kitchen of the
Royal Victoria hospital, located on the
brow of Mount Royal, but by the eff
forts of the firemen the flames were
confined to the center of the building
The damage is estimated at $15O,OO0.
There was no necessity for the re-
movaI of the patients.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
FIRE ln REFoRMAToRY.
Wild Excitement Among New Jersey
Convicts.

Railway, N. j., Jan. 16.--A fire which
damaged the paint department Of the
New Jersey state reformatory here
caused wild excitement among the.con-
iyicts, many Of them praying, singing,
cursing and threatening to break down
the doors of their cells to liberate
themselves. Thirty of the prisoners
were overcome by smoke before their
cell doors were opened. AL recoy-
cred after being taken out. The fire
was extinguished after causing a loss
of $4,000
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-01-16
Two Sisters Burn to Death

Boston, Jan. 16.-Elyira and Roxana
Hanscom, sisters, aged =ifty-five and
sixty years, respectively, were burned
to death during the night Near their
bed was an open crate fire from which
It is supposed the bed clothing was
ignitsd.