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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
BANKER BEcKWITH DEAD.
Prominent Figure in Chadwick Case
Passes Away-Worry Has
tens Demise.

Oberlin, O., Feb. &C. T. Beckwith,
president of the detuac, Citizens ma
tional bank, of this city. died at 1O:45
O'Clock Sunday night alter two days Of
Inconsistencies, curing which dissolu-
ton was expected az ally moment. Only
the family surrounded the deathbed of
the banker. Mr. Bee. with was about SIS
years of age. On HeceMber IA last the
federal Grand jury in CleN Gland returned
hve indictments against BecEwith, upon
the charge of violating the national
banking laws in connection with the
loans made to Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick
by the Citizens national bank of Ober-
lin, of which deceased was the president.
From the day of his arrest Beckwith's
health failed rapidly. as result of wor-
~ over his troubles. He frequently de-
clared during his illness that he wanted
to die. For several days prior to his
death he refused to taLe food in any
form. Death resulted directly from
heart trouble.
The death OF Presit ent BeciA with may
materially weai.cn the eases of forgery
anu WINS PA az. W tplN UduN
now charged against Mrs. Chadwick. it
was expected tat Fec with would be
the star witness in both the federal and
common pleas court. There is no way
to perpetuate Bccnwith's testimony. The
constitution OF the GATED States says an
accused person mCsl be confronted in
court by the accUsors. A deposition or
affidavit cannot be used.
Boston, Feb. Cit is stated on good
authority that il the litigation against
Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick should fail, ow-
ing to the death of G. I. Beckwith. presi-
dent of the defunct Citizens national
bank of Oberlin, O., that proceedings
against her would be Immediately insti-
tuted in this state. The suit brought
here would be in connection with an al
legged loan made to Mrs. Chadwick by
Herbert D. Newton, of Brookline.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
DEAD BY ASSASSINS HAND
MURDERER SHOOTS DOWN HIGH
OFFICIAL OF FINLAND.
Brave Young Son Of Victim Wounds
the Slayer, Who Is Placed
Under Arrest.

Helsingfors, Finland, Feb. S-Solsa-
ion Soininen, procurator general of Fin
land, who, before he was ennobled, was
known by the name of Johnson, was
assassinated Monday by a young man
named Karl Lenard Hohenthal, former
ly a student at the Imperial Alexander
university here. The motive of the crime
apparently was purely political, the slain
official being a member of the govern
ment party.
The murderer appeared at the pro-
curators residence at II o'clock Mon
day and sent in a card bearing IN
French the name of Alexandra Gadd.
who is in the Russian service. The
young man, who was smartly dressed
in an officers uniform, was pl omptly
admitted to the officials private study,
and on his entrance fired four shots
from revolver, one of the bullets
piercing the breast of the procurator.
who expired almost Immediately. Hia
17-year-old son, hearing the Shots
rushed in from an adjoining room and
fired three or four shots at his faith
er's assailant, whose right leg was
broken below the knee by bullet.
He was also slightly wounded in the
shoulder and finger of his left hand
was struck. The assassin fired the one
bullet remaining in his revolver at
Sentiments son, wounding him slightly
in the calf of his right leg. He then
endeavored to escape. but fell uncon-
scious to the floor in the ante-room.
I,
jerna was called Immediately, but
found the procurator beyond need OF
his services. The assassin was re-
moved to the surgical hospital, where
he lies guarded by police, answering
no questions and evidently uncon-
scious His recovery, however, Is
thought to be certain. Up to the pres
ent the authorities have been unable
TO identify him. He is of dark CONF
pleXion and apparently between Is and
80 years of age.
St Petersburg, Feb. S.-For the mo.
ment the startling crime in Helsingfors
has withdrawn attention from the strike
situation throughout Russia. Tuesdays
events in Poland and the Caucasus, how
S'>A' wv AuAAS oCAAouo OAOu6A al IASAA~
selves. Disorders in the smaller indus
trial towns Of Poland have added more
than score to the total Of the killed,
and troops have been sent to Warsaw
and Kutno (S3 miles west Of Warsaw) to
quell uprisings there The strike condi-
lions in the Caucasus are becoming
worse, and traffic on the trans Caucas-
ian railway Is interrupted.
St. Petersburg. Feb. Seen. Trepon
has ordered the curator of education to
instruct all professors in universities
land teachers in schools Of st. Petersburg
to inform their students that academic
anarchy must cease. Students must re-
sumo their studies by February %, and
those refusing to do so will be expelled.
II the majority refuse, or the professors
associate themselves with the move
ment, the universities and schools, Gen.
Trepof announces, would be closed and
education in st. Petersburg would cease.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 8.-Father Gopon,
the leader of the workmen of ST. Peters
burg in the affair of January %, is now
known to be in Switzerland.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
AMERICANS IN PERIL.
Yaquis Said to Have Sworn to Elk
terminate All Living in
Sonora, Mex.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb 9.-Marshall
Wright, a banker and mine operator
from Sonora, Mexico, is here, bringing
information to the effect that the lives
OF Americans in Sonora, Mexico, are
jcopardized by the warlike Yaquis. No
less than ten Americans have been as
sassinated during the last two weeks,
or since the killing of the Coy-Miller
party, according to Wrights story. He
says the Yaquis have sworn to exter-
inmate all Americans who venture into
their territory, and Mr. Wright and
other Americans living in Sonora are
inclined to doubt the sincerity of the
Mexican authorities in their pretended
efforts to afford protection to Amer
leans.
Near Lacoredo, in the state of
Sonora" said Mr.. Wright, "the Yaquis
arc particularly fierce at this time and
when l left Hermosillo, the capital of
Sonora, it was reported there by a
courier who had just arrived from La
Colorado that a large band of the saw
ages had surrounded 100 or more
Americans who had huddled together
for protection, and that the lives of the
Americans were in momentary PERIL
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
JOHANN HOCH.

Johann Hoch, the alleged bigamist who
is under arrest In New York city.
Chicago, Feb. S.-Eight wives and no
more. as far as the Chicago police de.
partment is concerned, is the record
achieved by Hoch, reputed husband Of
all the way from IA to As women. This
was the conclusion reached Tuesday by
Inspector Shippy, Of the Chicago avenue
station, after he had made q careful e..
innate of the evidence in his possession
as to Hoch's matrimonial career. II
there are any more Hooh victims, the in
spector declares they have not submitted
any positive evidence to him bearing out
their claims,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11

He was for many years close friend
and party associate of James G. Blaine,
and managed the latter's campaign for
the presidency. In this state, where he
was a power in finances, he held the po-
sition of chairman of the republican
state committee for more than 20 years.
During practically the same period he
was a member of the republican ma
tional committee. and for nine years
served in the Maine legislature.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Decay Of Social Arts.

The disappearance Of good penman-
ship is no more marked than the disap.
pearance Of witty conversation-indeed
of conversation of any kind. Shop
always the greatest foe to good talk, is
now absolutely master of the table, and
even "shop" is not talked well. The pro.
nunciation of nine persons out of ten
is atrocious, and even the tenth shows
an appalling poverty of words.-Lon.
don Lady.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Growth of the Churohas.

Despite the clatter about outworn
creeds and the anxious look on the
faces of amateur diagnosticians as
they sit up with the church and feel
its pulse, the statistics are still on the
side of the church. They show it
vital, not moribund. The figures for
practically every denomination show
a percentage Of growth during 1904
larger than the increase in popula-
tion.-N. Y. Globe.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Proved Self-Defense.

Spencer, Ia. Feb. 8-The first ballot
of the jury in the Conrad Weigman MUIR
der trial in this place resulted in YER
Gict of not guilty. Weigman shot and
fatally wounded II. N. Deeter in an at
tempt to arrest the writer of a black
mailing letter at Grattinger, Ia He
proved se!f-Getense.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Children Cremated.

Berlin, Wis, Feb. 7.-Three children
of Harry Eaton, of Poysophi, boy OF
five years, a girl of three and baby were
burned to crisp in log house while
the parents were away for short time.
1t is supposed the children played with
the fire in the stove. which started the
fatal blaze
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Mrs. Duke Freed.

New York, Feb. S.-Mrs. Alice Webb
Duke was discharged from custody when
arraigned in police court Tuesday after
having been held a prisoner at the re-
quest of the authorities of Nacogioches
county, Tex. who had notified the local
authorities that they had an Indictment
against her. An assistant district at
torney told the court Tuesday that the
Texas authorities did not insist that Mrs.
Duke be held for extraditicn.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Many Horses Burned to d,

Many Horses Burned to Death.
Cairo. ILL.,, Feb. 9.-Fire early Wednes-
day starting in the livery stable of
Charles Powers destroyed several ad-
Joining buildings. About rs horses
were burned to death in Powers stable.
Loss, 100000.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Yaoui Murderers Doomed.

Hermosillo. Mex, Feb. ga force Of
government troops, headed by Gov. Isa-
bel, has captured rs Yaqui Indians, who
belonged to the band that recently MUIR
dered ]. Kenneth Mackenzie and four
other Americans. The captives have
been brought here and placed in the state
penitentiary. All probably will be shot.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Need Not Pay Tax.

Springfield, O., Feb. ga decision
was handed down by Probate Judge
Geiger to the effect that the heirs of the
late Gov. Asa 8. Bushnell will not be
compelled to pay the two per cent. in
heritance tax. The estate is valued at
$2,50O,O00.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
j. H. Manley, of Maine, Long Prom
inent in Politics, Passes Away
at His Home in Augusta.

Augusta, Me-, Feb. S.-Joseph H. Man
ley, former chairman of the national ex-
ecutive committee Of the republican
party, died suddenly at his home here
Tuesday. Apoplexy was the cause of
death. He was found dead in his bed by
members of his family. MIR. Marley was
one of the most prominent men of the
republican party, his name became
known in every corner OF the country.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Millionaire Commits q icida

Chicago, Feb. 4.-John B. Scully, mill
lionaire secretary Of the Scully Steel
& Iron company, committed suicide
Friday afternoon in Humboldt park by
firing bullet into his right temple.
Mental arrangement, due to excessive
worry over the illness of his wife, IL
given by his relatives and his physician
as the cause of his act.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Killed in q Wreck

Fond du Lac, Wis. Feb. 9.-Passen-
ger train No. 1. Wisconsin Central.
ran into an open switch at Stevens
Point, Wednesday. and ditched an en-
CINE and box car. William I. Schell.
of Fond du Lac, was instantly killed
and Benjamin Hindermann. Of North
Fond du Lac, was probably fatally in
jured.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Invented Chewinr Gum

&1xvSkkVSo V4k0W3336 0Q11Is
New York. Feb. 8.-Thomas Adams.
inventor and manufacturer of chewing
gum, died at his home in Brooklyn
Tuesday of pneumonia and old age. He
retired from business after accumu-
lating fortune, having sold out his
business to combine.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Shoots Wife and Self.

Akron, o., Feb. Z. &C. N. Howe shot
his wife and then fired bullet into his
own head at the home of the couple, on
Miami street, Tuesday. Howe will die.
Mrs. Howe's wound is dangerous and
may prove fatal. Howe was formerly a
prominent coal dealer, but recently sut-
fered business reverses.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Drank Lemon Extract.

vinita, 1. T., Feb. Thomas Daugh-
erty and S. s. Glover, well-known mem.
bers Of the Cherokee nation, died here
Monday from drinking lemon extract
which is supposed to have contained
wood alcohol.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
well-Known Racing Man Dead

Toronto, Feb. Z. - R. R. Pringle.
one of the best known figures on the
Canadian and American race courses.
is dead. His services were much in de-
mand as judge. He at one time owned
some of the best race horses in Canada,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Burglar Slain bv Sentry,

New York. Feb. L. - James Sebery,
one of four men caught in the act of rob-
blng the Brooklyn navy yard, Friday,
was shot and instantly killed by Private
Laurence T. Milton, a sentry. Sebery's
thrte companions escaped.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
One Held to Grand jury

One Held to Grand Jury.
Bedford, Ind, Feb. z. - Justice Nc
Lachlan Monday rendered his decision
in the preliminary hearing of Frank
Evans and Elmer Browning, charged
with the murder of Miss Sarah Schaefer.
Evans was released and Browning was
held to the grand jury, which will meet
February 20.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Killed hv an Officer

Cincinnati, Feb. 4.-Oficer Riley
Cooley shot and instantly killed an un-
known negro who attempted to steal a
bag of coffee from baggage car at
Front and Bay Miller streets. In the
scuffle the officer was seriously cut by
the negro.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
ARE DRIVEN BACK.
Advance of japanese Repulsed by the
misunderstanding Leaves
for st. Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Feb. I. Telegraphing
under date of February Gen. Kuropat-
kin reports as follows: "a Russian de-
tachment marched to Santaitse, IL miles
southwest of Sibon bay. The japanese
at Santaitse and Saodameng were re-
pulsed. The Russian losses were insig-
niticant. The japanese assumed the Of
fensive along the line to- Chuanchuantse
Sunday. Several of their batteries ad-
vanced, but the Russian artillery re-
pulsed them.
Russian Headquarters, Huan Noun
tain, Feb. 5. - Lieut.. Gen. Gripenberg,
former commander of the Second Man
churian army, has left for St. Petersburg
The Japanese are feverishly fortifying
their east flank and center, evidently ap-
pretending Russian offensive move.
the Russian movement on the Hun river
having demonstrated the possibility of
operations despite the winter. The Jap
anese are attempting vainly to roll us
the Russian right wing northwest of
Sandepas.
Tsinkhtchen, Feb. 5 delayed in trans
mission).-A detachment of scouts and
q company under command of Prince
Magalof carried out daring raid be-
yond the Taitse river the night of Febru-
airy 4. They attacked the Japanese post
at Lagoonadze. The scouts bayonetted
the Japanese pickets and then entered
the village and bayonetted the garrison.
The Japanese were panic stricken. Straw
signal fires were lighted in all directions.
Strong reenforcements came up and the
scouts, without firing shot, retreated.
They were supported energetically by
the company which was belated by the
difficulty Of crossing the Taitse river.
The Russians returned without loss.
bringing in one prisoner. The Japanese
lost more than so killed.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Says Charges Are Not Proved.

oHys OHHIRes A1e NUC 1rUVeu.
Springfield. ILL.,, Feb. 9.-The house
committee which Investigated the Com
erford charges made report Wednesday
afternoon. The report makes no specific
recommendation for action of any kind
by the house. The report finds that Mr..
Comerford's charges of alleged corrup-
ton have not been substantiated.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Strike in Belgium

Charleroi, Belgium, Feb. 7.-As a re-
suit of the decision Of the miners con-
gress Sunday to declare a gtneral strike
work has been completely suspended at
eight collieries and there was a partial
strike at IL others. Work Is proceeding
as usual at IL collieries.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Would Remove Capitol

Madison, Wis, Feb. Sin the sem
ate Tuesday bill was introduced to
change the seat Of government of the
state Of Wisconsin to Oshkosh, and
appointing a committee to determine
the site of the state capitol building,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Denied Retrial; Is Sentenced.

OeHAe0 1SSI11a11 Is 0euCVuCeU.
Lexington, KY, Feb. 6.-The motion
for new trial for William Britton.
sentenced to life term for the muir
der of James Cockrill, was overruled
Saturday and the court passed SEN
tence. An appeal to the state court
of appeals was granted.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Fatal Street Car Accident

Portland, Ore, Feb. IAN unknown
man was killed and ten persons were in
jured Monday in runaway street car
at East Twenty-eighth and Glisan
streets. The car ran away on a grade
and on striking curve jumped thu
track.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Would Make Milwaukee Capito1

Madison, Wis, Feb. 9.-1n the senate
Wednesday bill was introduced to
change the seat Of government to the
city of Milwaukee, and setting apart
the present capitol grounds and build
ings for purposes of the university.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Death Of Champion Rite Shot

Death Of Champion Rifle Shot.
New York, Feb. 7.-Commissary Ser
geant Thomas J. Dolan, of the Twelfth
regiment New York national guard.
who had many claims to being the cham
pion rifle shot of the world, is dead at his
home here after five months illness. He
was 50 years old.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Heavy Loss by Fire

Port Jervis, N. Y, Feb. 7.-several
coal pockets Of the Erie railroad, num-
Der of cars and several buildings here
were burned Tuesday. The loss is about
100000.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Juliet's home Doorned.

VV1ASt . "O01e OoUl0eU.
Verona, Feb. THE historic house
where, according to tradition, Juliet
dwelt when she was wooed by Romeo, is
in danger of collapse. One of the walls
is cracked and repairs are being made,
but it Is feared that the house is doomed
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Collision Causes Two Deaths.

Collision Causes Two Deaths.
Port Jervis, N. Y. Feb. 9.-In rear
end collision of freight trains on the
Erie railway near Otisville, William
Coins, conductor Of the forward train
has been burned to death in his caboose
Patrick Scully, brakeman, was in.
stantly killed.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
business Houses Burned,

Burr Oak, Mich, Feb. 9.-Fire early
"Wednesday destroyed half of the bust
ness houses on the west side of Main
street. causing loss of $4,000. The
entire town was in danger for time,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11

Well-Known Woman Physician Dead.
st. Louis. Feb. 6.=Dr. Augusta
Smith, one of the most widely known
women physicians in the United States.
is dead at her home here, a. the re-
suit of being struck by a street car.
DR.. Smith was 73 years old.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Ontario Cabinet Resigns.

VHtd11U OHU1UeC ICeS1RuB.
Toronto, Ont, Feb. 8.-Premier G. w.
Ross and the members of the Ontario
cabinet resigned Tuesday afternoon.
Lieut.. Gov. Clark called on ]. P. Whit
ney, the conservative leader, to form a
new ministry.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Five Men Drowned

Cambridge, Nd, Feb. 2. - Word has
reached here that five men were drowned
in Hoopers straits last Friday while At
tempting to reach shore from, ioebouzA
oyster vessels slSsS.ltsS y
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
StanCs kY Mitchell

Salem, Ore, Feb. S.-The state senate
with one dissenting vote, adopted con-
current resolution expressing confidence
in United States Senator John H. Mitch
ell
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11
Iowa insurance Man Dead

Cedar Rapids, Ia. Feb. 9. - Hon.
Joseph S. Anderson, one of the best
nown insurance men in Iowa, died
Wednesday. He was u years old.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11

The balloon offers new instrument
70 the physician, according to DR.. Albert
Robin, the French scientist. who sug-
gests that balloon to take the con-
sumptive poor into the upper regions of
the air for few hours each day would
do more good than expensive trips for a
few days into the country. He has al
ready conducted series Of experiments
with constructive patient8.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11

Veteran Editor Fasses Away.
Sioux Falls S. d.. Feb. 9.-N. c. Nash,
Ct Canton. S. d., widely-known vet.
Caa editor, died Wednesday after lin
l.. ing illness.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11

Royal Angler.
The king Of Portugal 70 . devoted
alderman.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11

1t wa. only 1866 that the emperor re-
pealed the law forbidGing Japanese sub.
jects to leave their own country. In
1900 there were 124.00O Japanese living
abroad, Is of whom were in Russia.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11

Admiral Togo received his early naval
training on the British man-of-war
Worcester. It was commanded by Capt
John Henderson Smith, r. N. R., who
died q few days ago.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-02-11

Inha!ine steam charged with camphor
and napthalin is the new remedy for
whoop!ng cough Of DR.. Aois Monti.
The Child sits in the vapor fer three
quarters of an hour daily, and imme
tiate relief follows. while mild cases
are cured in three to four weeks and Sc
we're cases in four to six weeks. The
early trials are reported to have shown
no unfa, orable or harmful results.