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Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
CHINESE COOK IS SUSPECTED
THOUGH! TO HAVE CAUSED THE
DEATH UF MRS. STANFORD.
Placed Poison in Bottle: According to
Private Secretary-Watched
by Detectives.

San Francisco, March "A dispatch
from Honolulu says Miss Bertha Berner,
who was Mrs. Stanfords secretary. has
named All Wing, a Chinese cook, who
has been employed at Mrs Stanford's
home for over 20 years, as the person
whom she suspects of placing the strych-
nine in the bicarbOnate OF soda. All
Wing, with the other servants in the
employ of Mrs. Stanford, is now con-
fined in the Stanford mansion on Cali
fornia street by private detectives, un-
der orders, it is said. of the personal at
torney of Mrs. Stanford. They are not
allowed to leave the house. and watch
man Is On guard at the gate day and
night, with orders to prohibit all persons
from approaching the dwelling. Besides
All Wing there are two other Chinese
servants and the housekeeper at pres
ent in the house.
Since the announcement was received
that strychnine has been found in the
fatal bottle of bicarbonate of soda. de-
tectives have made careful search OF
Mrs. Stanford's California street home
and her place in Palo Alto. At both they
have found one pound can of imported
bicarbOnate of soda. The can at the
Pa1o Alto home had not been opened
but from the one discovered in the
California street mansion there had been
taken small portion. presumably the
amount needed to fill the small bottle
that Mrs. Stanford carried with her to
Honolulu. Both of these cans have been
analyzed by local chemist, who has
pronounced their contents absolutely
free from any kind of poison Every
effort is being made to discover who re-
filled the small bottle and possibly mixed
the bicarbonate of soda with strychnine
One story says the reflling was done at
the Stanford pharmacy at Palo Alto two
days before she left for Hawaii. De-
tectlVes are at work on the clew to find
who took the bottle to the drug store
what clerk filled the vial, and to whom
it was delivered at the Stanford mansion
near the university campus. It is said
that large amount of strychnine was
in the possession of the servants on the
estate for the purpose of poisoning squir.
rels at the time of the first attempt on
Mrs. Stanford's life early in January.
According to medical expert the
Stanford bottle contained enough
strychnine to easily kill 662 persons.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Sensational Jail Delivery,

Madisonville, KY, March 4. - There
was a. sensational Jail delivery in this
city Friday morning, in which three
murderers and two thieves were freed.
The delivery was made by some one
from the outside cutting iron bars from
a rear window Of the Jail and permitting
the men who had not been locked In
their cells the night before to walk out.
They were: Louis WilS.rt, mur-
der; JEFF Morgan, murder; John
Hall. murder; Lee Abbott, IS charges of
forgery; Otho Armstrong, house break
ing.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
CONGRESS IN LAST SESSION
TRANSACTS BUSINESS IN PRES
ENCE OF MANY VISITORS.
Several Conference Reports Agreed
To and Other Measures Are
Passed.

Washington, March 4.-The senate
began the last session of the Fifty eighth
congress at II o'clock Friday, in the
presence of as many spectators as could
be crowded into the galleries. Imme-
diately after convening Senator Allison's s
resolution, authorizing an investigation
into the collections of internal revenue
and customs and currency conditions by
the committee on finance during the
recess of congress, was taken up and
adopted without discussion.
The senate then, by a vote of 60 to 0.
agreed to resolution offered by Sen
ator Kittredge extending until the end
of the Fifty-ninth congress the provi.
sions OF the Spooner law, providing for
the temporary government of the Pan
ANA canal zone and for the prosecution
of work on the canal.
The final conference report on the In
dian appropriation bill was agreed to-.
Senator Gallinger presented a partial
conference report on the river and har.
Dor bill, which was agreed to, and an
other conference was ordered. Final
conference reports on the naval and
post office appropriation bills were pre-
sented and agreed to.
When the house reconvened at 11:3
O'Clock Friday it was still the legislative
day of Thursday. The presence in
Washington of the inaugural visitors
was indicated by the packed galleries
and the crowds which thronged the cor
ridors. most of the latter being unable
to gain admission to the chamber. The
conference report on the naval appro.
priation bill was adopted and the senate
amendments for the increase in the
strength of the marine corps. the ONLY
point in dispute, were concurred in. the
effect of which was to finally pass the
bill. The house agreed to the confer.
ence report on the Indian appropriation
bill. which finally passed the measure
! and the conference report on the post
Office appropriation bill was also agreed
to after brief debate, thereby finally
passing it.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
HAPPENINGS Of
A WEEK IN BRIEF
SUMMARY OF MOST INTEREST
ING EVENTS OF PAST
SEVEN DAYS.
WHAT CONGRESS IS DOING
Progress of the Russo-Japanese War
in the Far East-News from All
Parts of the Union and the Latest
Foreign Intelligence.
RUSSIAN REIGN OF TERROR.

RUSSIAN REIGN OF TERROR.
\ remarkable labor convention in st.
Petersburg demanded the release OF
those imprisoned since January q.
According to reliable information
reaching Warsaw, the Poland peasant
revolt, in view of the fact that the peas
ants number 100000 out of total pop
ulation of 10000, 900, will, if it spreads,
result in disorder far greater than any
thing that has arisen during the present
agitation.
Maxim Gorky. who was released from
the fortress in St. Petersburg on $1,000
bail. has been banished to Riga.
Demands of strikers on railways i'll
Poland have been granted.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Says It Was Onlv a Joke

Washington. Pa. March 4. Adolph
J. Bloch. who Thursday night confessed
to having murdered Mrs. Kate Falsin-
ger. at Allentown, Pa. on August &,
1903, for which crime his brother. Eu-
gene Broch, was hanged there this week.
took it all back Friday. He said he had
never been in Allentown and the story
was intended as joke. Notwith-
standing the denial the authorities are
making thorough investigation.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
DRIVEN BACK IN
desperate FIGHT
THE RUSSIAN LEADER IS WITH
DRAWING HIS ARMY TO
TIE PASS.
LOSSES OF CARS
MEN NEARLY 1000
Battle Now Practically Rear Guard
-Bombardnent of Poutilof
Hill Continued - Conflict RACES
During Snowstorm.

ST. petersburg, Marcn 4. - According
to the latest information from the front
the battle is now general and of the
most desperate character. The losses
have been exceedingly heavy on both
sides during the preliminary fighting
Although it is not officially admitted
it is regarded as certain that Gen. Kuro-
patkin is directing all his efforts to the
withdrawal of the army to Tie Pass
In Desperate Straits.
1t Is now practically rear guard &C
tion, but the task of extricating him.
self is proving very dificult. The Jap
anese have not only driven in his left.
but column is already reported to
have crossed the Hun river east of Flu.
shun. At the same time the Japanese
are pressing the Russian center un-
der cover of the fire of their siege guns
and Gen. Kuropatkin is gradually re-
firing before the Japanese advance.
The efforts of the Japanese to envel-
ope the Russian right wing have been
unsuccessful, but it has been forced
back almost on line with MulSden.
Two Russian divisions were dispatched
to head off the wide f1anling column ad-
vancing from the Lao river towards
Sinmintin (about 80 miles west of Muk-
den), but according to the latest advices
they were too late, the Japanese having
entered the town Thursday.
Russian Losses Nearly 1000.
No official figures regarding the losses
are obtainable, but according to unof-
ficial reports the Russian losses up to
Thursday night were nearly 1000 men.
Gen. Rennenkamp particularly distin-
guished himself during the fighting in
the mountain passes southeast of Muk-
den
Fighting 1s Stubborn.
Sakhetun, Manchuria, March A.
Stubborn fighting has been in progress
all day long. Four Japanese divisions
are about II miles west of Mukden The
Japanese Friday made two infantry at
tacks on Poutiloff hill, but were re-
pulsed. They resumed the lombard
ment of the hill. The Japanese attacked
the Russian extreme left wing at two
points as we'll as at Gauto pass, where
during the morning, the Notifications
previously abandoned were recaptured
by the Russians.
The bombardment of the Russian DO.
sitions on the left and right flanks con.
tinued while the Japanese swept Pou-
| tiloff Hill with at least $500 shells from
siege guns and mortars, the latter pro-
! jectiles being recognizable by their
enormous explosive force and massive
splinters. Towards evening the Jap.
anese advanced on the right wing. where
| stubborn fighting continues.
Battle in Snowstorm.
Gen. Kuroki's Headquarters. March
z, via Fusang.-The battle is progress.
ing favorably for the Japanese. al.
though snowstorm is swirling over Tho
hilltops. The gunners get glimpses oI
their targets only when the clouds lif,
few moments. The Japanese made
great gains by night advances against
the Russian position on the extreme
left, and they occupy part of the first
line of the triple line of defenses in the
hill beyond the Shakhe.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Steamer Burned.

Memphis. Tenn. March 4. -Advfces
from Lake Providence, La, state that
the steamer Delta, owned by the Arka H.
sas River Packet company, burned at
Hayward Island Friday. All passen-
gers were rescued. The boat was val
ued at $4,000. 1t is not known what
cargo was carried.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Mardi Gras Onens

New Orleans, March 4. - The carni-
val parades opened Thursday night
with the pageant by the knights OF
Momus. The subject was Vathek. a
Persian poem. describing the Caliphs
Wanderings through enchanted gar
dens to the halls of Eb]is. There were
1S magnificent floats. The ball at the
French opera house, in which Momus
crowned Miss Florence Kells as his
queen in an enchanted garden. was a
beautiful spectacle.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Montana Legislature Adiourns

Helena. Mont, March 4.-The ninth
legislative session adjourned sine die
at 5:45 Friday morning. Gov. Toole ye-
toed the bill increasing the number of
supreme court justices from three to
five and the senate sustained him by an
overwhelming vote. All state institu-
tions were given a liberal increase in al
lOWanceS.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08

Ecuador has given the nuns in the
country the option of retiring to public
hospitals. where they will be cared for
at the expense OF the cities and towns,
that they decide to leave the country
they will receive an indemnity of about
81. 400 in gold each. The converts and
other property are being confiscated.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
BRIDEGROOM Takes Poison

Ottumwa. Ia, March 4. Apparently
without cause, Ernest F. Dubbert, aged
19, killed himself with a dose of car
bolic acid nere Thursday afternoon.
less than "a hours after his marriage
to Miss Minerva Fuqua. He died in
his brides arms; leaving no letter or
word of explanation of his act.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

The maSsacres at kisheneff have been
paralleled at Theodosia, in the Crimea.
Forty-seven Jews, including II women,
were killed and 183 wounded.
The state of Kansas has filed suit in
the supreme court of that state asking
that receiver be appointed for the
Standard Oil company's branch, alleg-
ing violation OF the state laws. The leg
islature has passed the anti-discrimina-
tion bill.
William Bullar, 18 years old, died at
Murphysboro, ILL.,. as result of in
5uries received by being paved by two
mules.
Fred Teichman, aged 30 years, q
rural mail carrier at Lincoln, ILL.,, was
kicked in the head by a vicious horse
and killed.
The Grand opera house, the second
Oldest playhouse in Akron, O., was de-
stroyed by fire, entailing a loss of $780,
600.
While woman performer was sing
Ing on the stage Of the Chicago opera
house man in the balcony committed
suicide by shooting himself.
Edward Cooper, a former mayor of
New York and son of Peter Cooper,
died suddenly from the effects of a
stroke of apoplexy a week ago.
Maj. Robert Clark, who officiated at
the laying OF the corner stone of the
Washington monument in 1848, died at
Erie, Pa, aged 80 years.
Maj. James C. Carlton, president OF the
National Mexican War Veterans associ-
! alton, died at Bedford, Ind, as the re-
suit of stroke of paralysis.
W0uld-be assassins failed in an at
tempt on the life of President Morales,
of Santo Domingo. Five assaiiants were
captured.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Different.

my son." said the good, old man, ''if
you only work hard enough when you
undertake thing you're morally sure
to be at the top of the heap when you're
through"
"Oh! don't know, pa. Suppose un-
dertook to dig well?'-Philadelphia
Press.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Turns Down Fine pos;+io,,

Turns Down Fine Position.
Washington, March 4.-Elihu Root.
former secretary of war. declined Pres
ident Roosevelt's urgent offer to become
the hundred thousand dollar man. to
take charge of the construction OF the
Panama canal.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
To Prevent Trust Operation.

Topeka, Kan. March 1. - The senate
unanimously passed Senator Nofzinger's
bill to prevent the operation of trusts
within the state. The measure is pat
termed after the Texas law. and is similar
in purpose to the anti-discrimination
act already passed by both houses of the
legislature. 1t provides fine of $2O, 900
for each attempt to stifle competition lr
any business. Provisions is made for
the expulsion from the state of any firm
that may persist in violating the law.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Couldn't Stand the Pressure.

Couldn't Stand the Pressure.
whats the matter with Jonesby?'
NERVOUS prostration. After he moved
In from the suburbs the strain of trying
to keep from sprinting toward the cor
ner whenever he heard a car coming was
too much for him.'-Chicago Record
Herald.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Death of Noted Indian A+h,e+e

Ogdensburg. N. Y. March 4. - Ka
ronwc. noted Indian athlete, is dead
at the Caughnawaga reserve, aged G.
years. Forty years ago lie had wide
repute as a long-distance runner and
lacrosse player and toured Europe with
All all-Canatlian team. In 1868 Karonwe
defeated the great Deerfoot in men,
Orahle lcug-distance foot race.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Proof Positive.

Lawyer-You. say you were sitting in
a room, could not see the road, heard
nothing, and yet swear, sir, that an au-
tomobile passed at seven o'clock.
Witness-Certainly; smelt it,
Puck.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
After the Consultatio,

After the Consultation.
well, Drs Brown and Smith are 60
ing to operate upon old Gotrox."
rs the operation necessary"
why, yes; Brown has note coming
due, and Smith wants an automobile"
PUCK.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08

Mile. Mulot, who has school for
the blind at Anglers. France, is Demon
strating in this country the system for
teaching the blind of which she is the
inventor. :..->::-
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Passed Election Measure

Springfield, ILL.,, March IA primar;
election bill was passed by the house by
the large majority of liz to 20, 26 DEM
ocrats voting for the measure. 1t will
go at once to the senate, where some
amendment is expected.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
A Drug Combine.

Chicago, March 4.-Existence of a si
ganttc drug combination which is COST
ing the consumers $40.000.000 annually
is declared to be proven by a hearing just
concluded.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Not the Right One.

did you finally get up courage
enough to ask her to marry you?"
"Yes, and she gave her word.''
"Ah! I congratulate yOu-"
'Not so fast. Her word was Nit -
Philadelphia Press.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Insurgents Capture Two Towns

Insurgents Capture Two Towns.
Constantinople. March THE towns
of Aab and Yerim southwark of Sanaa.
the capital of the province Of Yemen.
Arabia, have fallen into the hands of
the insurgents. Ali Riga Pasha. witt,
five battalions of Turkish reinforce
ments, left Akaba February IS for Ho-
deit1a
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
A True Friend.

Crawford-When his wife ran away
he said that you were the best friend
he had.
Crabshaw-Yes, / was the only one
who didn't tell him how to get her
back.-Town Topics.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08

Will Not Use Silver al Coin.
1t was expected that Japan and Rus
sia would both take silver for use in
China and Korea, but this expectation
was not fulfilled. ). - - .s~
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08
Invents New Substance,

1nVents New Substance.
A new substance has been invented
by an Englishman which, it is said, has
the power Of resisting X-rays and will
prevent that terrible disease derma-
tits.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08

I1C McI luS uS1 Ed1l HGt III ISSdIu W
the former. and gave pledge that rep
resentatiyes would he immune from ar
rest or moleStation on account Of
speeches or demands so long as they coE-
fined themselves to industrial cond;-
tions.
LAS for the other demands" be con-
tinued, They so far beyond the CON-
potency of the commission in the task
committed to it by his majesty and re-
quire no answer on my part
Meeting Place Closed.
In conclusion the workmen, who found
the doors of the general meeting place
closed to them. were invited to meet by
sections according to the nature of tho
industry in which they are engaged for
the election of members TO serve on the
commission as originally contemplated.
The neighborhood was full Of police.
large numbers of whom were hidden III
courts. doorways. alleys and buildings
In the vicinity. The workmen stood
about in the snow discussing the si1ua-
ton quietly among themselves. They
finally decided to hold sectional meet
ings to decide on the measures to be
adopted before proclaiming a general
strike and then dispersed.
Gear Appeals to People,
An imperial manifesto has been pub
lished in the Official Messenger appeal
ing to the people to rally round the
throne and defend it against an internal
enemy. The manifesto reminds the in
stitutions and authorities of Russia OF
the duty imposed upon them by their
oaths and terms Of service to secure the
integrity of the law. the protection of
the people and the maintenance of pub
lie order. The manifesto continues:
The nation should adopt an attitude of
calmness and tranquility. especially on
account of the enormous struggle with
Japan. The people should give whole
hearted support TO the present regime.
for an autocracy is the only form of gov
ernment possible in Russia
Liberals Disappointed.
Emperor Nicholas manifesto reit-
Grating Russia's aspirations in the far
east and appealing to the loyalty of thu
people to turn away from sedition and
support the government in order that
the projected reforms may be carried
out, has proved profoundly disappoint-
ing to the liberals. The latter believe
that it will not only aggravate the ex-
isting critical situation. but is likely to
precipitate veritable crisis if this is
the emperor's final response to the prac-
tically unanimous demand of the intel
ligent classes for voice in the govern
ment- They declare that the result can
only be disastrous
Nervousness at Warsaw.
Warsaw. March 1. - The emperor's
manifesto was published here FRIDAY.
1t is feared its reactionary tone will have
bad effect Everyone is nervously an
ticipating the developments of the mex,
few days. 1t is rumored that martial
law will be proclaimed here March i.
Three regiments of infantry and some
squadrOns Of Cossacks have arrived
here. The authorities apparently arc
concentrating troops at critical centers
in readiness for emergencies. The DO
lice made numerous arrests. The mill
tary and police patrols have been large
ly increased and are now stopping and
searching persons in the streets for re-
volvers.
Willmar tribune., 1905-03-08

AS a result of an explosion in shaft
No. of the United Coal & Coke COM
pany at Wilcoe, w. Va, % miners are
supposed to have lost their lives: Fiji
teen bodies have been recovered.
An anti-combine bill passed the low
er house in Indiana.
Floods in Italy swallowed whole fam
lilies and rendered 1900 homeless.
Mrs. Roosevelts inaugural ball gown
was made in New York at a total cost
of 81 200.
w. A. Lowell, OH trial in Chicago for
wildcat insurance operations, was
found guilty and given prison term
with a fine of $1,000.
Standard Oil stock fell to $3.50 share
on the Broad street curb in New York,
representing loss of $41, ,00O, 900 in value
since the publication of the presidents s
| order for an investigation.
President Roosevelt appointed Unit
ed States Senator Quarles, of Wisconsin,
to be federal judge for the eastern Wis
consin district court, and Judge Seaman,
the present incumbent to be United
States circuit judge for the Seventh
circuit. Later the president determined
to withdraw Senator Quarles' name
from nomination for the judgeship unit.
March 4.
The attending physician says that Sir
Henry Irving Is completely run down,
and that it is impossible at present to
make any safe prediction concerning
the prospects Of his temperance on the
stage. H.. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
THE WINTHROP o. e. S.
Delightfully."- Entertained by Mrs. w
S. Butler at Among the Pines.

One Of the most enjoyable of the
social functions in connection with
the o. E. S. was the reception given
by Mrs. VIM. S. Butler at her sum-
mer home home Among the Pines"
to the members of Abenaki Chapter of
Winthrop on Friday evening. Aug. rs.
The ladies were met at p. M. by
Mrs. Butler at the wharf in Winthrop,
and conveyed by steamer to the "Sir
Charles Hotel after delightful
cruise up the lake and around the
point into Readfield.
The remainder Of the afternoon was
passed in social manner. and on the
arrival Of the steamer at $50 contain
ing the gentlemen of the party all re-
paired to the pavilion where an inter-
esting program was presented, pro-
vided by Mrs. Butler. the talent being
furnished by guests at the hotel. Mrs.
Carrie Osborn of Winthrop accom-
PIANIST.
At o'clock the guests marched to
the banquet hall where bountiful
collation. was served. The past
prandial exercises were gracefully
presided over by Mrs. Ham, secretary
of Minnihaha Chapter of Mt. Vernon.
New York. who with sister from
Florida enjoyed the distinction of be-
ing the only guests from out Of the
State. The wharf was brilliantly illu-
minated by rockets on the departure
of the steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-28
Green Diamond Gossip.

The present week will be a warm
one in Gardiner baseball circles, If
past conditions may be accepted for
a criterion. According to the revised
schedule. Gardiner will play at home
as follows: Tuesday, postponed
game with Hallowell; Wednesday,
with Augusta; Friday, with Winthrop.
The season will close here. Labor day.
with a game in the forenoon with
Hallowell
Gardiner will play away from home:
Today. at Winthrop; Saturday, at
Hallowell; Labor day. in afternoon at
Augusta.
Catcher Stone Is still walking
around with a cane. and his ankle is
said to be in bad shape, as a result
of the little accident at Augusta, last
week.
Allen will not be able to finish out
the season with the GARDENERS, and he
leaves for home, this week.