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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
EXAMINATION OF EVELYN
NESB|T THAW CONCLUDED
Childlike Wife of Millionaire Defendant
Had Been on Stand Five
Court Days.

New York, Feb. 26.-(Special
to Pioneer - District Attorney
Jerome today finished his long
cross-examination of Mrs. Eve
lyn Nesbit Thaw.
Mrs. Thaw had been under
the district attorneys fire for
nearly Eve court days. His con-
cludlng questions had to do with
what the witness observed as to
Thaw's manner when he would
chance to meet White.
Mrs. Thaw said he (Thaw)
acted as a person in a fit. Mrs.
Thaw said her husband would
remember meetings and talk of
them.
From Christmas 1903 until he
shot White, Thaw believed the
architect had set the Monk East
man gang upon him he constant
ly feared White and said be was
being prosecuted by him.
Mr.. Jerome called Abraham
Il. Hummet to the stand to ques
tion him regarding the affdavits
Evelyn Nesbitis alleged to have
MADE against Thaw in his office,
beyond the fact that the girl went
to the lawyers Office, and that
he dictated to a stenographer
while she was there, the district
attorney was powerless to bring
out anything more, because OF
the continued objections of Mr..
Delmas, counsel for Thaw.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
WILL AFFECT BUSINESS.
Railway Mans Views on Anti.RaiIroad
Agitation.

Agitation.
New York, Feb. 26.-President
Truesdale Of the Lackawanna railroad,
In published interview, is quoted as
saying:
"A campaign of agitation against
railroads, having its origin in high
executive authority, is being waged
throughout the country. AS it passed
down the line each subordinate and
each state and local authority strives
to surpass his superior in zeal and in
crease it's violence
AT the same time there is manifest
everywhere a spirit of unrest and dis
trust regarding general financial con-
ditions and the continuation Of our
great prosperity.
II am not financial expert and I
do not pretend to analyze these none
tary conditions. I have belief in the
genuine prosperity of the country, but
l also believe that we are living in
time of as great imitation as during the
greenback days following the close of
the CivilWar. l may be extreme In
my comparison, but the prices of both
labor and commodities cannot go on
forever increasing without a day OF
readjustment.
No doubt there is some justifca-
tion for the public hostility against
railroads. On the other hand there is
little doubt that the conditions COM
planned of are not so bad or so uni
versal as claimed
''The tendency is to go to an ex-
treme which will not serve merely to
remedy conditions and practices that
need attention, but, extending far be-
yond, will so check and impede the
operation of railroads as to affect gen.
eral business interests. Then all will
suffer together"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT.
Japanese Government Orders $4,000
Tons of Steel Rails.

OnS OF 0lSSi ndiISs
New York, Feb ga cablegram
received here from the Japanese gov
ernment calls for the immediate ship.
ment of the largest tonnage of steel
rails ever made to the Far East and
for which permium will be paid.
Fifty thousand tons of steel rails
have been ordered from the United
States Steel corporation. The rails
will be rolled in the Carnegie mills
and will weigh sixty pounds to the
yard. So anxious are the Japanese to
get the material as soon as possible
that $2S.50 per ton at the mills will be
paid. The ruling quotation for domes-
tic rails is $28. The rails will be used
in laying the first sections of the ex-
tensive network of railways to be built
In Mancnuria by the Southern Man
churia Railway company.
In addition to the rails all the large
contracts for locomotives, cars,
bridges, ETC., will be placed in this
country.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATTER
We WILL GLIDE A few
ON The FESTIVE ROLLER
Local Capitalists Form Company and
Will Build 1000 Roller
Rink.

Bemidji is to have a first class
roller rink, and the "dizzy glide
on the skates" will undoubtedly
make the hit here that it has in
several other towns of the north
west.
Several local people have
formed a company and will erect
large, commodious rink, strictly
up-to- date, with the very best of
accommodations, and a building
that will be a credit to the city.
Lot and 2, IN Block 13, located
in the heart of the city, on the
corner of Bemidji avenue and
Fourth street, one block east OF
the postoffice. It is proposed to
erect a substantial block, the
cost of which will be about 81, 900,
and the dimensions will be 5Ox
100 feet. The best flooring pos
sible to obtain will be put in, and
no pains or expense will be
spared to make the rink one of
the very best in the state, con-
sidering the size.
Chester Snow will be the
manager of the rink, and will
have full charge of everything
connected Herewith, and asso.
ciated with him are local bust
ness men who will give him
every encouragement in the
undertaking.
It is the intention of Mr.. Snow
to run the rink so that he can
form a circuit with the rinks at
Crookston, Duluth and Mime.
apolis. Races and exhibitions
will be given, and nothing but
first-class attractions will be
booked.
Work on the erection of the
rink will be commenced in a few
days, and the building will be
rushed to completion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
INDIAN DRUNK is FATAL.

Three Burned in Their Tepee Near
.. Winnipeg, Man.
Winnipeg, Man., Feb. 26.-A drunken
carousal among Indians in a tepee on
the outskirts of the city resulted in
the death of three by burning. The
victims were two men and a woman,
Battece Prince, Geordie Kissias and
Rose Smith. The others, the husband
Of the squaw and their boy, were bad
ly burned.
The Indians we're from the Broken
head reservation. They came to Win
nipeg, secured the liquor and all got
drunk, with the result that their tepee
caught fire.
It is likely the persons who supplied
the liquor will be prosecuted. and the
penalty is heavy. ....-
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Important Measures Go over.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The senate
committee on judiciary has agreed to
pass over until next session of con-
gress bills relating to interstate traffic
In intoxicating liquors, the bill to pro-
tect labor against the competition Of
convict labor and the postofice fraud
order bill. All Of these measures have
passed the house, but the senate COM
mittee regarded them of too great i'm
portance for the adequate considera-
ton during the time that remains Of
the present session.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
FORTY OF THE CREW PERlsHED.
But All Passengers on Steamer I'M
peratrix Were Saved

But All Passengers on Steamer I'M
peratrix Were Saved
Canea, Island of Crete, Feb. 26-All
the passengers on board the Austrian
Lloyd steamer Imperatrix, which ran
on a rock Friday evening near Cape
Elaphonisi, were saved, but forty
members of the crew, of whom thirty
two were Austrians and eight were
italians, perished.
Among the rescued are the captain
the doctor and the first engineer Of
the Imperatrix.
Foreign warships brought sixty
three survivors to this port and 9th
ers were transferred to the Austrian
Lloyd steamer Castore, which was
sent from Trieste to assist in the
work of rescue. Several persons who
were injured at the time of the dis
aster are being attended here.
The vessel carried valuable cargo
of timber and sugar.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
CLEARS UP SEVERAL POINTS OF
DAMAGING NATURE BROUGHT
OUT LAST WEEK.
1RAnATIc INCIDENT At THE TRIAL
WITNESS CONFRONTED RY PLY.
slclAN BUT DENIES HAVING
VISITED HIM.

New York, Feb. 26.-During the
continuance of his cross-examination
of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, testifying In
the trial Of Harry X. Thaw for the
murder of Stanford White, District
Attorney Jerome confronted the wit
ness with DR.. Carlton Flint and asked
II she had not been to see him with
Jack Barrymore. Mrs. Thaw looked
at the doctor, who had been placed
within few feet of her, hesitated a
moment and then declared she had
never seen the man before. It was
one of the most dramatic incidents of
the trial. "
At the conclusion of the morning
session of the court Mr.. Jerome
seemed to have made little progress,
although his cross-examination is still
far: from completion. AS matter of
fact the prosecutor enabled Mrs. Thaw
to explain number of things which
appeared very much against her and
the defendant last week. With re.
gard to Stanford Whites letter of
credit which she had In Europe she
declared she had not been informed
of the letter until at sea. She denied
ever having used a penny of it her
self, but said her mother had got it
all, Thaw turning it over to her. ThaW
declared the money was poison
With regard to the cabling to Stan.
ford White from London Mrs. Thaw
declared 1t had to do with her mother
and an attache of the American en-
bassy in the English capital. This
attache, she said, had "sneaked up to
my mothers bedroom and insulted
her." Mrs. Thaw denied that the ca
blegram had anything to do with her
going off to Europe with Thaw.
Mrs. Thaw testified that she went
with Thaw to the Grand hotel in Jan
uary, 1904, and lived with him as his
wife One day, because of a conversa-
tion she had on the street with a wo-
man, she left the defendant and spent
the night at the Hotel York, returning
to Thaw the next day.
Thaw seemed to be in splendid
spirits even when his wife was con-
fronted by DR.. Flint. After this Incl
dent Thaw turned to the newspaper
men nearest him and whispered:
"That man made mistake in com.
Ing here. He stood there as a liar.
Do you get the point? A liar"
Mr.. Jerome announced during the
afternoon that he would call Abe
Hummel, the lawyer, to swear to Eve.
lyn Thaw signing aff1davits in his
office In a threatened suit against
Thaw.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Bryce Meets the President.

Washington. Feb. 26.-Hon. James
Bryce, the ambassador from Great
Britain to the United States, was pre-
sented to the president during the
afternoon by Secretary Root. The
presentation took place In the Blue
room and the usual felicitious spesches
were made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Youth Dies in Electric Chair.

Ossin1ng, N. Y, Feb. 26.-George
Granger, aged twenty years, was put
to death in the electric chair at Sing
Sing prison during the day. His
crime was the murder of farmer,
Charles Lutz, in Dutchess county, in
1905. The electric current was ap.
piled three times before Granger was
declared dead.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
FIRE FOLLOWS EXPLOSION.
One Nan Probably Fatally Burned at
Sandusky, @;

Sandusky, o., Feb. ga fierce fire
broke out during the day in the Bitt-
ner building following a terrific explo.
sion of gas in the basement. A man
named Clemmer was probably fatally
burned in the explosion. Window glass
in store fronts for several squares was
broken by the concussion. The flames
spread rapidly, completely destroying
the Bittner building, occupied by Dill
gart & Bittner, furniture dealers, and
adjoining structures occupied by Bor-
der's restaurant, Beiltein & Planners
laundry and the leather store of C.
Weschke. The total loss is estimated
ut $4,000, covered by insurance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26

Cubans Want Woods Order Prohibit
ing Them Revoked.

Havana, Feb. 26.-A procession
headed by Ex-senator Monteaguede
and composed Of 500 horsemen, many
carriages and bands of music, pa
raded the streets, halting in front Of
the palace where the bands played
patriotic airs amid cheering. Govern.
or Magoon, in response to cries Of
"long live Governor Magoon," re.
viewed the gathering from a balcony
Of the palace and afterwards received
a committee, which presented a peti.
ton signed by thousands of persons
In Havana and other cities requesting
the abrogation of the military order Of
General Leonard Wood prohibiting
cock fights. Governor Magoon prom
tsed to give the matter careful con.
sideration, after which the gathering
dispersed,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
President Returns From Trin

Washington, Feb. 26.-President
Roosevelt arrived in Washington at.
1:36 p. M. on his return trip from Bos-
ton and Groton, Mass. where he went
to visit his two sons. who are attend.
Ing school. The president was ct
once driven to the White House.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
WILL EsTABLIsH coMMIssARY.
Minors Adopt New Plan Regarding
Strike Benefits.

Springfield. ILL.,, Feb. 26.-The Illi.
nois Mine Workers of America, In
their annual convention, amended
their constitution as regards strike
benefits. Heretofore the strikers have
been paid SO much per diem. Here
after a commissary will he estab-
liHhed and in case OF a general strike.
instead Of money, food, clothing, coal,
etc, will be furnished the strikers out
IF the strike funds. In case of local
strikes the strikers will be given Sc
per week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
ELMA DARE ARRESTED.

Accused Of Kidnapping Rich Man Of
indianapolis.
Meadville, Pa, Feb. 28.-Elma Dare,
charged with kidnapping George
Rhodius, said to be feeble-minded, at
Indianapolis on Jan. Fl, and marrying
him in Louisville. KY, was arrested at
the Todd sanitarium, Cambridge
Springs, by Deputy Sheriff Paul Mar
shall. Rhodius was with the woman
and the two were traced to Cambridge
Springs by detective employed by
John w. Claypool of Indianapolis, at
torney for the Rhodius estate. She
will bo brought to Meadville, where
requisition will be made for her return
to indianapolis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Triple Traaedy in Denver.

Denver, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Benjamin c.
Wright and her five,year-old daughter,
Genevieve, were found dead and
Wright in a. dying condition at their
home in this city. Traces Of cyanide
OF potassium were discovered, indicat-
ing double murder and suicide or a
triple suicide.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
VICTORY FOR THE STATE
SUPREME COURT DECIDES CASES
INVOLVING VALIDITY OF NE
BRASkA TAX LAW.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The cases of
the Union Pacific and Burlington Rail
road companies against the various
county treasurers of the state Of Ne
braska, involving the tax rate on the
property Of the railroads and calling
into question the administration of the
Nebraska state law, has been decided
adversely to the railroads by the SUI
preme court of the United States. The
decision was announced by Justice
Holmes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Feb. 25.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, s1%c; No.
1 Northern, 80Bc; No. 2 Northern,
7S?sc; May, s0%c; July, s1kc; Sept,
79Ac. Flax-To arrive and on track,
$1.2Oes; May, s1.22A; July, $122aa;
Oct., $1.1Sh, "
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-Cattle-Beeves.
s4.10@6.S5; cows and heifers, $1,000
5.25; stockers and feeders, $2.5O@
ATS; Texans, $3.65@475; calves, $500
@750. Hogs-Mixed and butchers.
$6.S0@7.10; good heavy, $7.O007.10;
rough heavy, $6.75@6.90; light, $3.50
.@7.02k; pigs, $6.15@6.75. Sheep.
S3.5OQ5.s6; lambs, $4.50@7.6s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION.

Official Mentioned In Connection With
:: Alleged Bribery.
Columbus. o., Feb. 26.-Assistant
City Register Arthur Beck. whose
name has been mentioned in connec-
tion with the alleged bribery Of city
officials, has rendered his resignation.
The special grand jury called for
the purpose of Investigating the brib-
cry charges met during the day.
M. F.. Bramley, president of the
Cleveland Trinidad Paving company,
was arraigned in police court and
pleaded not guilty to the charge of
bribery.
r. c. Lang, the Trinidad's agent
here, was also arYaigned.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Feb. 25.-Cattle- to
choice steers, $5.5O@6.25; common to
good, $4.OO@5OO; good to choice COWS
and heifers, S3.5O@4.75; veals, $4,000
SIS. Hogs -$6.75@6.S5. Sheep-Weth-
ers, $4.75@5.26; good to prime spring
lambs, $6.50@715.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
NICARAGUA STILL WINS.
Recent Meager Dispatch Tells OF
~. Fierce Battle.

City OF Mexico, Feb. 26-Word has
been received by DR.. Baltazar Estu-
pinan, minister to Mexico from Saliva
dor and Honduras, telling of another
battle in Central America. It reads
"Nicaraguan forces have invaded
Honduras. Fierce battle ensued."
When the battle was fought, where
the encounter took place, what the
ultimate result of the reported strug-
gle and how many killed and wounded
are left to. conjecture.
This Is the first word DR.. Estupinan
has received from the government of
Honduras for several days, although
he has sent several cablegrams of in.
quiry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Another Legislator Stricken,

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 26.-Rep-
resentative Kirkpatrick of Cedar coun-
ty was stricken with mild case of
smallpox during the morning and was
removed to the Emergency hospital.
This makes the fifth man connected
with the house to contract the dis
ease.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Feb. -Wheat-May,
7SAc; July, 7SA@7s%c. Corn-May,
47h @47ssc; July, 46A @46%c Oats
May, 42Ac; July, 37%c. Pork
May, $16.G5; July, $16.75. Butter
Creameries, 22@32kc; dairies, 200
S0c. Eggs-22h @26c. Poultry-Tur-
keys, lie; chickens, lie; springs
10hc
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
MARKET QUOTATIONS,
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, May 25.-Wheat-May,
1918 @S0c; July, 8Okc; Sept, 1870.
On track-No. 1 hard, 82sa@82Nc;
No. 1 Northern, S1%@S1%c; No. 2
Northern, 1875 @79%c; No. North
ern, 75h@76kc.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
STATES PETITION DISMISSED.
Decision in Kansas Suit Involving
Railroad Lands.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The stub
bornly contested case of the state Of
Kansas against the United States,
which was brought as an original ac-
ton in the supreme court Of. the
United States, was decided by that
court by dismissing the states petit
ton to be adjudged the owner as the
Texas Railway company Of vast and
valuable tracts of coal and farming
lands in Indian Territory. The courts
opinion was handed down by Chief
Justice Fuller.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Sorrow.

Herr Huber, come home Immediate
". Your wife has suffocated herself
with gas" Huber-Heavens! Therell
be nice gas bill to pay!.-Wiener sa-
lonwitzblatt.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
PROMINENT LAWYER cREMATED.

Burned to Death in the Library Of Hls
Home.
Meadville, Pa, Feb. 26.-Patrick G.
Sheehan, aged forty-eight years, one
the best known members of the Craw.
ford county bar, was burned to death
at his home in Conneautville. Shee.
han went to the library of his home in
his night robes. Apparently he was
stricken with apoplexy and dropped
lighted lamp.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
An EXCEPTION,

She (superstitious)-I should never
propose to girl on Friday. It's un-
lucky. He tcynicaD-Not always. I
once knew fellow who did it, and
the girl refused him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
TO COMPEL HIS RETURN.
Court May Take Some Action in Case
of Mayor Schmitz.

of Mayor Schmitz.
San Francisco, Feb. 26.-Judge
Dunno has set March as the day for
the commencement of the trial of Abra-
ham Ruef OH the charge of extortion
The case against Mayor Schmitz was
continued until next Thursday, after
Judge Dunno had directed the dis
trict attorney to ascertain where
Schmitz is and when he is likely to
return from the East. He stated that
If the mayor had not returned by next
Thursday some proceedings should be
taken to compel his return.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
RevoIutionist Gets Awav.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 26.-Antonio
V1llareal, the alleged Mexican revolu.
Zionist, escaped just after he had been
turned over to the immigration all.
thorities and while being taken to.
ward the Mexican line for deportation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
RESULT IN MANY DEATHS.
AvaIanches Reported From Various
Parts of Norway.

Christiania, Feb. 26. = Disasters
caused by avalanches continue to be
reported from different parts of Nor
way. A telegram from Opstryn, In
Norjford, records the destruction of
the Tunold farmstead. with the loss of
eight lives. The Kole TX homestead
on Gedranger fjord also was over
whelmed and ten persons, including
women and children, were buried be-
yond the hope of rescue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
FAVORABLE TO THE STATE.

Decision involving Freight Rates in
Texas.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The supreme
court of the United States has de-
cided the case of the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe Railroad company VS..
the railroad commission Of Texas, in
volvlng state freight rates, favorably
to the state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
MISSOURI CUSTER SUITS.
Final Arguments in Oil Cases Begun
at st. Louis.

at st. Louis.
st. Louis, Feb. 26-The closing ar
guments in the custer suit of the
state against the Standard, Republic
and Waters-Pierce Oil companies
were commenced during the day be-
fore Special Commissioner Anthony
At the conclusion of the arguments
the evidence in the case will be sub
mitted by Commissioner Anthony to
the supreme court, together with a
Recommendation from him as to the
proper Judgment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
Mine owner and Miner Killed.

Princeton, Ind, Feb. 26. George
Bird, owner of coal mine at Fran
cisco, and John Shelton, a miner,
were killed in the mine by falling
slate. Two miners were seriously In.
jured.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26

generating Senator Bailey in every
particular. The vote was Is ayes to
IL nays.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
BAILEY is ExoNERATED
TEXAS SENATE DISMISSES iNVES.
TIGATlNG COMMITTEE BY -
... =
VOTE OF is TO II.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 26.-The senate
has passed a resolution dismissing
the Bailey investigating committee be-
fore it could prepare it's report and
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1907-02-26
TWO HUNDRED KILLED.
Southern Philippines Ravaeed by
Cycione

Madrid, Feb. pa telegram from
Tanila announces that the Southern
Philippines have been ravaged by
cyclone; that 200 persons were killed
and thousands rendered homeless.
The Jewish outlook., 1907-12-13
Professor Ciddings on the
American Jew

In the course of popular lectures
which are being given at Cooper I'm
ion. Professor Franklin II. Giddings.
of Columbia University, gave a schol-
arly and interesting address last Tues
day evening on ''The Jew in Amer
lea.
Professor Giddings first outlined
the different groups of Jews who had
coma to America since colonial times.
their characteristics and their differ
ences. the Spanish and Portuguese
Jews. the German Jews, the Polish
Jews and finally the Russian Jews.
Concerning the fact of the different
characteristics. Professor Giddings
went into the question of the
purity of the racial stock of the
Jew. If the records of the Bi-
BILE could be considered true. the
Jew of history was one of the most
blended of races, wonderful blend
of races, nearly every one of which
were in some way gifted AS for
later racial history in the Diaspora,
it was difficult and almost impossible
to speak authoritatively. so meagrc
was the testimony and so diverse the
scholarly opinion on the subject. Yet
The Jewish outlook., 1907-12-13

he implied that he considered Darn
stadter's opinion exaggerated that the
Jew in every country became mixed
with the national stock. not through
his own conversion. but through con-
verts to his religion.
"The question arises will the Jew
become lost in American life as it is
perfectly certain other nationalities
will. The Jew says. No.
And | think this answer is in the
main true. Because of his adherence
to his religion. the Jew will be slow
to intermarry with other elements.
On the other hand. there is no doubt
that under the freedom i'm this land
increasing numbers of Jews are slip
ping away from their faith. And to
some extent. would say the Jews. in
time though it will take longer than
other nationalities, will become lost
in the national blood. 1t will only be
slower process. To greater extent
than others he will persist as "a racial
element. but | think that he will find
himself more acted upon. nodded
and absorbed by the free spirit of
this land in few generations than he
was for one thousand years in Eu-
rope. When you put men under com
preston and persecution they draw in
upon themselves and become type.
but give them freedom of thought and