Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-01-04


IA The car IN Is imperial ukase ~
jected the xemstYoss appeal for q con-
st}tution, but pledged himself to grant
q number OF reforms asked for. s51 Equal
ity before law, Independent courts.
curtailment Of bureaucratic power and
more liberty for press and speech are
promised. 5s .s. z ..5..= :sts;s..
Cows. Otero. Of New Mexico, and
murphy, OF Arizona. met In Chicago.
They strongly resent proposed meas
ure to merge the two into a single
state. 49, z.2=s z. 5 sSs. I'LL
Archbishop Quigley, Of Chicago, will
visit the mining regions of the state OF
illinois, to establish; churches and
schools and take measures to put down
socialism and anarchy. s,s. It'll: s.
1t is announced that Russia will:
abolish the. passport system in favor
OF new law offered by Prince Mir
sky. ... ... : g.. Il :,= + 4. :: . ": r..
Rains In Pennsylvania broke the
drouth and the fuel famine In the river
cities will be relieved. ~ ~ -
Four prisoners, serving life SEN
fences, were freed by Gov. Yates, OF
Illinois, on Christmas eve.
Canada an the United States have
agreed on a joint commission to pass
or the water rights in the canals at
the border.
Haytis former war minister has
been sentenced to prison for life for
bond fraud and others in the same con-
spirecy were given shorter terms.
A Glen Falls IN. " physician sent
1000 spoons to patients who had sur
vived his practice.
France is considering the seizure Of
Moroccan ports to enforce the COM
pliance with her demands.
Two days OF fog cost London $780,
600, while the death rate is expected to
rise because of influenza.
Charles F. Dodge confessed to a con-
sp;racy in the Mocse-Dodge divorce
sensation and seven prominent New
Workers face prosecution in conse-
Quence.
Speaker Cannon finds numerous al
lies, among them President Roosevelt,
in the campaign to reduce government
expenditures. Although navy will be.
kept strong, money will not be asked
for new warships. go.
Standing six for acquittal and six
for conviction, the jury in the Nan
Patterson case disagreed and was dis
charged. The defendant, who had con-
fidently expected to secure unani-
nous verdict of acquittal, tainted on
hearing the result. 1t is possible she
may not be tried again. =
The Pulajanes have ambushed and
killed at Dolores, on the island of Sa-
mar, a lieutenant and 81 enlisted men
of the Thirty eighth company of ma
tive scouts.
Boss Garrett shot and killed Special
Officer Gideon Matthews, at Sanders
vile. Ca, while resisting arrest be-
cause of refusal to submit to COM
pulsory vaccination.
Gov.-elect Douglas, of Massachusetts,
has been advised that the secretary of
war cannot make the detail of Gen.
Miles to duty with the Massachusetts,
militia until the request comes from
Mr.. Douglas, in his capacity as. gov
ernor.
BY the generosity of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt every pupil in the Cove
Neck public school at Oyster Bay has
received Christmas gift Mrs. Roose-
welt sent two barrels of candy to the
school house. ss5es ~~-.r~ T..
President Roosevelt, so far as the ex-
gencies of public business will permit,
will rest thoroughly during the Christ
mas holidays. No engagements will be
made for next week, except on matters
of particular Importance.
The average per capita earnings Of
Ohio miners during the past year was
$496.60, an increase of $55.32 over the
previous year.
Frank Stevens, former police cap
tain, convicted recently at Sault Ste.
Marie, Mich, Of conspiracy during his
term of Office, was sentenced by Judge
Steere to pay fine of $1,000.
King Peter, Of Servia, signed the
new press law, which practically abol-
ished freedom of the press in Servia.
Congressman j. J. Esch, of La
Crosse, Wis, has announced his can
didacy for United States senator to
succeed Senator Quarles.
Plans for the largest and finest rail-
way station in the world have been SUBJ
mitted by the New York Central. It will
cover 10 blocks and be q marvel of archi-
tectural beauty.
Wichita (Kan.) shippers filed charges
against seven railroads, complaining of
discrimination in rates on sugar. The
interstate commerce commission will
take testimony in Chicago.
Secretary Hay sent note to the pow
ers suggesting that the further details
OF the proposed Hague conference be
left to the international bureau and ex-
pressing qualification at the results
achieved.
Holiday trade is the greatest ever
known, according to the weekly reviews.
Business begins earlier than usual and
shows accommodating strength.
Thousands of Christmas shoppers
were imperiled by fire In the retail
center OF Sioux City, a., W hich destroyed
rs buildings, covering two blocks, caus-
ing a property loss of $4,000, 900. A fire.
man was killed.
Edward Cassiday, colored, was hanged
at Towson, Nd, for felonious assault on
a girl.
Fire destroyed brick building at Los
Angeles, CAL, occupied by the Pioneer
Roll Paper company, entailing a loss of
100000. i