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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
TRIPLE MURDER AND SUICIDE
Canadian Farmer Deliberately Wipes
Out Family. %ss.

Canadian Farmer Deliberately Wipes
Out Family.
Shellborne, Ont, Dec. 9.-What may
Prove to be q triple murder and sui.
eide was the discovery made during
the day by a farmer in the home OF
James Coulter, q well-to-do farmer.
about ten miles from here. Upon
entering the house he found Coulter,
lying dead on the bed, while in Other
parts Of the house were found the
dead bodies of his wife and daughter
and In the barn the eleven-year-old
son dying. Il
The crime apparently was deliber
ate. The. son was attacked with an
axe, after which the father went into
the house, shot his wife and daughter
returned to his bedroom and turned
the weapon on himself. 5s, # 2:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
Warsaw Troops Mutiny.

4 Warsaw, Russian Poland, Dec. o.
The Fifteenth company of the Kehs-
holm infantry regiment of the guard
In garrison here has mutinied and de-
manded the dismissal of its officers
for alleged brutal treatment. The
colonel has promised compliance with
the soldiers demands. e. {.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
Alderman Convicted q erlbery.

Milwaukee, Dec. 9.--Former Alder
man William Murphy has been ad.
Judged guilty Of accepting q bride Of
$50 when member of the common
council from Oscar Davis for securing
the passage OF q sidetrack ordinance
The trial was on an Indictment re-
turned by the grand jury. Sentence
was deferred pending argument for d
new trial.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
/ FOR FIRST TIME in HISTORY.
Arctic Explorer Completes the North
west PASSAGE. 37

\ Seattle, Wash, Dec. 8. Captain
Amundsen, commander OF the Norwe
CLAN Arctic exploration expedition. has
arrived at Eagle City. Alaska, after
having completed the northwest pass,
age. the irst explorer IN history tai
have done so.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
DESERVING WITTE.
Minister Of War and Other Generals
49, Ask to Resign.

g. ~. Ask to Resign.
London, Dec. 9.-The correspondent
of the Daily Mail in St. Petersburg,
In q dispatch sent by way of Eydt-
kuhnen, East Prussia, says:
Prominent military commanders ev.
terywhere are requesting permission
to resign. The minister of war him
self (Lieutenant General Rudiger) has
asked the emperor to allow him to
retire. The minister of the interior
IN. Durnovo1 and others have fol-
lowed the example of the minister of
war. Count Witte stands alone, but
even he is losing heart.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
TROOPS SUbDUE RUSSIAN
SAILORS At ST. Petersburg
Troublesome Blue Jackets Are Sent TO CrOnsad- Teq-
raphers Get New Grip and Tieud is COmlete

!. st. Petersburg December 9-Lead-
erst OF the striking telegraphers have
taken a new grip on the situation
and the tie UP continues practically
complete. Two divisions of mutinous
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
Finnish Postal Service Resumed.

London, Dec. 9.The Great North
srn Telegraph company has re-estab-
lished telegraphic communication with
Helsingfors, via Nystad The com
pany is informed that the postal sery-
Ice is again operating In Finland, but
not beyond the Russian border.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
FATHER SHOOTS KissERs.

Daughter Fatally Wounded and Lover
Slightly Hurt.
Carlinville. ILL.,, Dec. AT Ship
man, q small town north of here,
Jacob Beltz shot and fatally injured
his daughter Josie. aged fifteen. Her
lover, Samuel Miller, was slightly
hurt.
Miller and Miss Beltz were In the.
net Of q parting kiss at the end OF a
slandsstine meeting when the irate5
father fred upon them. A double
barreled ssOtgun was the weapon
used. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES STRIKE.
Quit Work as a Protest Against Mar
tiai Law. .-

Warsaw, Russian Poland, Dec. g.
Advices received here from Riga and
Orloff say that the railroad men at
those places have struck as protest
against the proclamation of martial
law in the Baltic provinces. -
News comes from Samara to the
effect that the employees of the Fla
toust railroad have struck because of
the proclamation of martial law in
the government of Samara.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
. MoNTANA MINES BOOMING.
State inspectors Report Shows un.
usual Impetus.

Helena. Mont. Dec. 9.The annual
report Of State Mine Inspector Will
lam Walsh to Governor T6ole shows
the mining industry OF the state more
,donrishing than ever. The report says
that III all sections Of the state min
ing Is on the boom. This Is espe-
billy true Of the Butte district. where
copper mining never had such an Inn
petns. Montana Is today producing 8
large percentage Of the worlds prod
uct Of copper. s3ssss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09

sailors here were stlbdned by troops
at 3 o'clock this morning. The mutt
neers were surrounded, marched to
the piens and embarked on vessels for
Cronstadt.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
NOTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED.
Powers Agree to Some of Turkeys
81. .E.-,< Proposals.

Constantinople, Dec. 9.-The ambas-
sailors of the six powers, at confer
ence just held, have accepted some of
the notifications proposed by the
porte to the original scheme for the
financial control of Macedonia and an
amended agreement has been for
warded to their respective govern
ments for ratification. This is ex-
pected promptly, when the incident
will be closed.
The notifications accepted appar-
emily in no way affect the efficacy of
the scheme, but are sop given to the
sultan's self-esteem and his claims for
recognition of his sovereign rights by
the inclusion Of an Ottoman represen-
tatiye In the financial commission and
an agreement that the commissions
decisions shall be submitted to the
sultan for formal imperial sanction.
New York Physician Murdered.
New York, Dec. DIR John Mathe-
son, a young physician who was out
on professional call, was murdered
early In the day In the Bronx section
of this city. Dr.. Matheson was shot
from behind. the bullet entering the
back of his head The crime was
committed under circumstances which
lead the police to believe that robbery
was the only motive of the ASSASSIN.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-12-09
iNERMoNT WOMAN CONVICTED oE
NUMBERING HER HUSBAND
FINALLY EXECUTED.
MAINTAINS CogPOsuRE 10 THE LAST
CASE HAS BEEN TO HIGHEST
COURT AND ATTRACTED
GREAT. ATTENTION.

Windsor. VT, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Mary
! Mabel Rogers was hanged at the Yer
mont state prison at Windsor at /: Is
~. m. for the murder Of her husband,
Marcus Rogers, at Bennington, Aug.
-, 1902. Mrs. Rogers was pronounced
dead by the prison officials at 1:27
y. ID. 5s.,s.
The execution took place after the
woman had been twice reprieved on
account of appeals made In her case
by her counsel and after the United
States supreme court refused to take
tetion in the case. ss
Only q comparatively few persons
witnessed the hanging, the number.
being restricted to those permitted to
attend by the laws Of Vermont.
@ Mrs. Rogers maintained her com:
posure to the last and mounted the
gallows with steady step. Although
9 deadly pallor oyerspread her coun-
tenance hardly q muscle quiyered as
Deputy Sherif Spafford pronounced
the fatal words:
II now proceed to execute the sem
tence Of the law and may God have
mercy on your soul. !"
When the words were pronounced
Deputy Sheriff Angus McAuley sprung:
the trap and the drop fell.
Previous to the march to the scat
fold Rev. Father G. G. Delaney, pastor
OF the local Roman Catholic church.
Mrs. Rogers spiritual adviser, had re-
cited the prayers for the dying in Mrs.
Rogers cell. .;sssS
Mrs. Rogers, body had been claimed
by her mother and sister and will be,
buried by them at Hoosic Falls, N.
where the mother, Mrs. Josie Cal
lahan, resided. ss
History Of the Woman's Crime.
The crime for which Mrs. Mary
Mabel Rogers was executed was the.
murder Of her husband, Marcus Rog..
ers, at Bennington Aug. ID. 1902. AT
the time the crime was committed
Mrs. Rogers was only nineteen years
old. She had been separated from her
husband for some time and WAS de,
! = 49,, = ,,..;aa = az -, ~ a.
Of the murder Marcus Rogers went to
,sah, - a. =. -, 80 - ~, nv q, s.l,.s
$50 80 q $50 - ~,
VIII, 8. ~ ~ ina,cad Mn,
-, 49,. e ,s,,,d Ne sha,ds ard
81 - . s,.. -. ' oh,a 49,
,r r,, MIN thss a s, ~ aidad 10
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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
$4,000 FOOR BOOK.
Widow of Millionaire Huntington is
"Held UD."

A New York special says: The books
of Town Topics, insofar as they deal
with the book on American society ell
titled "Fads and Fancies,' which was
sold by subscription, and on which pub
fishers realized approximately 100000,
will be examined by representatives of
the district attorneys office, no matter
what opposition is made to such step.
When Assistant District Attorney kro-
tel examined the books Of the Town Top
tics Company Tuesday he was refused
permission to inspect some Of the entries
having to do with the book "Fads and
Fancies.' He learned, however, he said,
that while the regular subscription price
for the book was $1,000 several persons
paid larger sums. Among those was Mrs.
Coils Z. Huntington, widow of the null
ti-millionaire railroad promoter, who was
credited with paying $4,000 for her sub
scripton to a copy of the book.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
INTERSTATE FAIR.
Sioux City Show Promises to be
Better Than Last Year.

Secretary F. l.. Wirick, of the Inter
state Live Stock Fair, which will be held
at Sioux City Sept. 11-l6, announces
that more money will be spent in secur-
ing free attractions, premiums and good
races than at either of the two preceding
fairs. In 1904 the attendance was 40
per cent larger than in 1903, and it is
expected a similar increase will be shown
this year.
All the profits of last years fair have
been used in improving the grounds and
in adding to the purses and premiums,
making the total of purses for races ST.
600 and the total of premiums offered for
displays $4,000. Six free attractions,
of a quality unsurpassed by any circus,
will be seen daily in front Of the grand
stand. The fair has been admitted to the
grand circuit, insuring races fully the
equal Of those at any state fair in the
United States.
The railroads have recognized the high
standing of the fair by granting Il round
trip rate Of one fare for the entire week.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
TRANSFERS GIVE UP.
Chicago Transfers Make a Conn
plete Surrender.

The transfers strike, which has so
greatly disturbed business conditions In
Chicago for the last 105 days, was at
1890 o'clock Thursday night officially
declared off by the members of the team
sters' joint council. The men have been
ordered to seek their old positions, and it
is estimated that less than one-half Of
them will be re-employed. The strikers
have made a complete surrender and will
apply for work as individuals and with
out an agreement of any kind with their
employers.
The action Of the Transfers joint coun-
Gil was taken at the end Of day whose
events clearly foreshadowed the collapse
of the strike. Three of the unions had
already voted to return to work as far
as possible, and it was certain that the
unions which had not yet voted on the
question of ending the strike would take
similar action. The council believing
that further effort was useless, decided
to call off the strike at once.
The first break in the ranks Of the
strikers came Thursday afternoon when
the lumber teamsters voted to return to
work regardless Of what action might
be taken by any other union. Thursday
night the department store drivers and
the railway express drivers voted to call
off the strike and seek their old positions.
1t is expected that about 60 per cent CT
the department store drivers will be re-
instated, and the express drivers declared
that they believed that about 100 Of their
number would be taken back by the eX-
press companies. The express companies
have declared all through the strike,
however, that not one of the men who
struck would be reinstated.
The truck drivers and one or two
smaller unions will vote on the question
of calling off the strike, but there is no
doubt that they will decide to seek their
old places again. The officials Of the
Transfers union declare that they ex-
pect such action to be taken.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
STATE OF NEBRASKA
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON.
DENSEO FORM.
Sioux Indians Hold Reunion at
Chadron-Old Chief Red Cloud,
Commonly Supposed to be Dead
Center OF Interest at Gathering.

In connection with the Chadron carni-
val the Sioux Indians are holding an
old settlers reunion. One hundred re-
PEGS are pitched about the town ana the
prairie is dotted with the long suffering
Indian ponies.
The greatest interest of the occasion
centers about Red Cloiid. the famous
chief of the Ogaliala Sioux. 1t is the
general idea that this old war chief long
ago passed into history and it is thought
for the last two years his royal remains
have been peacefully dashed to some cot
tonwood tree beside his best loved
stream. The newspapers published some
fine obituaries of the old man, which. be-
ing interpreted to Red Cloud. caused him
much amusement. Red Cloud is now S6
years old and totally blind. His mind
is still good, though he might not be able
to give as lawyer-like an answer to a
difficult question as he gave to the com
mander of the Indian agency i'll his
Younger days. 1t happened that good
Presbyterian was in charge of Indian
affairs at Washington. He became great
iy shocked over reports he heard III regard
to the morality of the Indians. Later lie
sent an order upon the subject to Major
McGillicuddy, who was then agent al
Pine Ridge. The agent called the braves
into council and read the order from
| Washington to them. You See.' said
Major McGillicuddy, sit means this:
Someone has been telling at Washington
| that some of you have two wives. This
| order has come to say that after this none
of you must have more than one wife.
The Indians smoked for a long time in
| silence. The spirit seemed to move no
| one to speak on so important subject.
| At last Red Cloud broke the silence.
I'VE have all heard if we travel south
of here to the iron horse and then 20
west many days toward the setting sun
that at last we come to land where
the water smells of fish and tastes of
salt. In that land we have heard the
white men have as many wives as they
wish You ask the Great Father al
Washington why he don't attend to those
white men about their wives. then after
that if he has any time left he can see
! to one or two poor Indians who have
more than one wife.
Before the beginning of the Indian
dances Red Cloud made a speech to the
people in which he said that he did not
sell the Black Hills outright to the Unit
ed States government, but loaned them
/ to the Great Father at Washington fol
seven generations, and that when the
seven generations have passed away the
| Black Hills will again belong to the In
| dams.
| but will the Great Father forget!
| he added, as though thinking of other
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
BANK GOES UNDER.
City National OF Kansas City Closes
Its Doors.

The City National Bank at Kansas
City failed to open its doors Thursday.
The bank held paper Of c. J. Devlin, of
Topeka, to the amount Of upwards of
100000, and the failure is the direct
result of the closing Of the First Nation
al Bank, of Topeka, of which Devlin
was the principal stakeholder.
The only other bank in Kansas City
which was caught in the failure of the
First National Bank, of Topeka, was the
American National Bank, of Kansas
City, which is said to hold upwards of
100000 of Devlin paper. 1t was stat
ed positively Thursday by leading
banker that other Kansas City institu-
tons would not permit this bank to fail.
There was no appearance of run on
the other banks at the opening hour
Thursday.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
HEAT KILLED MANY.
Enormous Increase in the Number
OF Deaths.

While the record of deaths and pros
trations at New York greatly exceeded
that of Tuesday, there was distinct
diminution Wednesday i'll the tempera-
ture prevailing throughout the eastern
section Of the country. Although the
midday temperature was terrific, 1t was
broken by scattered thunder storms,
many Of a very violent character, ana
towards evening the temperature fell rap
ly, until normal summer conditions were
reached. In New York the highest tenn
perature recorded was 95, one degree
lower than that of Tuesday, when the
highest point of Tuesday was not reach
ed, while everywhere fall was noted
beginning early in the afternoon.
The accumulative effect of the contln
ued torridity of these day was painfully
evident in the enormous increase in the
number of deaths in New York. While
the death roll of Tuesday was only 70
that of Wednesday reached the appalling
total of IS, being half Of those prostrat
ed. This was almost entirely due to the
collapse of young children and aged per
sons, whose exhausted vitality was I'M
equal to the strain of further suffering.
Among the distressing incidents of the
day was the killing of her infant in
Brooklyn by young woman who was
suddenly driven insane by the heat. She
stabbed the child to death and then made
a vain attempt on her own life.
Of pt
persons who had fallen while asleeI
from fire escapes, where they were en-
deavoring to escape the sitting atmos-
phere of crowded tenements. With 1oC
bodies in the cold storage room It the
city morgue, the refrigerating system was
found to be out of order Wednesday, and
it was necessary to resort to the use of
tons Of ice, in which the bodies were hur
riedly shipped to the potter's field.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
FIFTY WERE KILLED
BOILER BLOWS UP ON THE
GUNBOAT BENNINGTON.
Many Badly Hurt-Terribie scenes
of Victims of the Dis
aster Are Burned, Scaid ed and
Torn-Vessei Reeks with Blood.

Broken and blackened, with her flag al
half mast and her hold filled with hfteen
feet Of water the United States snip
Bennington lies beached on the shores
of San Diego, Cal, harbor. Thlrty-nlile
of her crew lie dead at city morgues, the
fate of a dozen more is yet undetermined
and three score are stretched upon BEDS
of pain in various hospitals. This IS the
result of the explosion which wrecked
the trim little naval craft and wrought
such terrible havoc among her crew at
1870 o'clock Friday morning.
The placid waters Of San Diego bay
have never before been the scene of such
a disaster and San Diego city has never
before been stirred by such scenes Of
death and suffering as those witnessed
Friday night.
Twenty-one dead bodies lie ranged with
gruesome precision at Davis Il Ander-
sons morgue The stark forms were out
lined in immaculate winding sheets, the
terrible results Of scalding steam upon
the faces plainly showing, though fully
hidden beneath the folds. Thirteen VIC
Tins were stretched upon improviSed
biers at Johnson & Connelrs morgue,
while five others were to be seen at Wool
man & Bradley's. At the two latter
places the work of the explosion was
terribly in evidence The face of every
victim is SCARED and scalded, in many
cases almost beyond recognition.
At Agnew hospital are many injured,
Suffering in almost every instance from
scalded bodies. Several are expected to
die.
On board the Bennington the unharm-
ed members of the crew are working I'M
der terrible difficulties to reach the boil
err room and coal bunkers. where it is be-
lieved a dozen bodies are lying wedged
in the wreckage.
The Bennington at the time of the ac-
rident was lying in the stream just off
Commercial wharf Steam was up and
everything was in readiness for sailing
when suddenly, and without any warn
Ing whatever, the starboard forward
boiler exploded with a deafening roar.
The explosion was terrific. People
standing on the shore saw a huge cloud
of white steam rise above the Benning
ton. Columns Of water were hurled into
the air and for distance of nearly twice
the height Of the spars of the vessel.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
FINED FOR STRIKING sBABY.
A Minden Preacher Convicted of
Striking months. Old Child.

Considerable Indignation exists in
Minden against Rev. Martin Flecken-
stein. pastor Of the German Lutheran
church, on account of his treatment OF his
1-month-old babe, which he acknowl-
edged he had slapped or cuffcd as he
would Il child five or six years old. The
neighbOrs and other passing his home
have heard the blows struck and heard
the child cry, and Thursday brought mat
tiers to Il focus by having him arrested
for assault and battery. He pleaded gull
ty and was fined SIC and costs. His only
excuses is that the little one cried too
much
A church trial is to be held and the
father will be asked to resign. Among
the most indignant people are leading
members OF his own church.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
OLD SOLDIER SCALDEO.
Falls Into a Bathtub of Hot Water
and Unable to Get Out.

Lewis Stanter, an inmate of the sol
diers' home at Grand Island, aged %,
was the victim Of serious and painful
accident. Immediately after the dinner
hour. without the consent or knowledge
of any attendant or nurse of the hospital,
in which he was housed. he went to the
bath room, turned on the hot water and
accidentally fell in before he had turned
on the cold water. He had been in the
bath tub with the hot water still run
ming in several minutes before help could
reach him and when taken out his back
and hips We're badly scalded. Fatal re.
SultS are feared
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
Convict Makes Good Getaway.

William Henderson. cOIorcd, sentenced
to the penitentiary for two years from
Cherry County, made his escape from
that institution Wednesday night and
took with him. it is charged, $40 worth
of property not his own. Henderson was
a trusty and worked as a cook. SO his
escape was easy. Before going he at
tached himself to two diamond rings, two
watches, one engraved with the word
"Luree' and the other engraved j. W.
Swallow One of the rings was valued
ut $50. He also took $2S in cash.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
Farmer Arrested for Stealing.

A Bohemian farmer named Vanek, .liv-
ing several miles west of Humboldt. was
arrested at late hour Saturday even
ing, charged with stealing Il case Of
eggs from Lees store and numerous 9TH
or articles from different establishments
of Humboldt A settlement was effect
ed whereby the farmer paid for all the
articles found in his wagon and claimed
by the merchants and was permitted to
go without prosecution.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-07-27
HELD ~ FIVE M IN.
Bold Deed of Ro5;, r. i'm an Omana
Drug store.

Drug StDTt.
An Omaha specia. scvs: a man SNins
his name as Frank Le,Ldii. or ieo!ia,
ILL.,. Tuesday night held up and roopeo
five men in a dag store IT twenty
fourth and Seward Streets, taking sew
eral hundred dollars i'll moneJ ana Jew
els from them. II. backed out or the
drug store and the fivH men gave chase.
A running fight followed. dirlng winch
the hiyhwayman fro hvr shots at HIS
pursuers, without c.SFct. They hurried
bricks and other NJ .eiIrs at the fleeIng
man. finally capturing him. hand te
hand fight ensued when theT caught mp
to Leonard. in which Franb hrandle,
from whom the robbeI had taken dia-
mond and some money was badly peat
en- OIL the head with revolver. Leonard
was beaten into unC lnsciOusnc91, car
ried back to the drug store. a1'l later
taken to jail Ey the police. lie may
not recover.