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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
SHOT nail KEG
and IT blew UP
Quantity Of Powder Intended
to Stem Progress Of Dis.
astrous Fire Last Year
Goes Up in Smoke in a
Peculiar Manner

Crosby, N. D., April 2S-Decem-
Der of last year when disastrous
fire visited our town and destroyed
five business houses some of the
citizens proposed to dynamite the Of
fee building of J. E. Johnson for
the purpose of checking the advance
of the fire.
A nail key partly filled with dy-
Mantle was procured from one of
the hardware stores, but when it
was brought to the fire it was de-
cided that it was not best to use it,
embers in all directions, and un-
doubtedly make it more dangerous
for adjoining property. The key was
left in the street and the citizens
continued fighting the fire. When
the conflagration was under control
different parties began cleaning up
the street, and among the things
missing was the keg of dynamite.
Athorough search was made for this
but it could not be found.
The whereabouts of the key of
dynamite remained a mystery until
Tuesday afternoon of this week,
when loud explosion was heard for
several miles around and the build
ings in town all quivered from the
conclusion, and for few minutes
the people of the town were dazed,
and everybody rushed in the direc-
ton from which the loud report
came. A large cloud of dirt was
raised by the explosion, and the
wind carried it south over the farm
of r. r. Herring, and for time it
was thought that the boiler of an
engine which was at work on that
farm had exploded. Inquiries re-
| vealed the facts of the case. G. H.
Rowley and VIM. Feeney had been
out west of town hunting gophers,
| and were using 22-calibre rifles.
While returning to town they spied
| nail keg at the corner of an old
| sod barn, which is just south of the
| depot. This they thought was a
away, and they proposed to shoot at
it. The gopher hunters both shot
at the key about the same time and
when the bullets pierced the key a
loud explosion was the result of the
shots and the two hunters found
themselves on the ground. They
soon got up and found themselves
none the worse for the experience.
It was through this accident that
the whereabouts of the key OF dyna-
mite was learned. It is also a lucky
find and had it not been destroyed
in the way it was, another story
might have been told Of the lost keg
of dynamite and the loss of some
lives. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
IN THE SENATE

Washington, D. c., April 2S.-The
pension and District of Columbia APP
preparation bills were passed by the
senate today. In addition the spec
ial message of the president urging
his legislative program was read and
another chapter Of Senator Warmers
speech on the Brownsville ARRAY was
heard. Several measures of minor
Importance and resolutions of the
house to give government aid to the
cyclone sufferers in the south were
passed. A motion to extend the time
In which the commodity clause OF
the railroad rate law shall become
operative was called before the sen.
ate by Mr.. Eikins but went over un.
der objection from Mr.. Culbertson.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
TO THE RESCUE
Food in Plenty Served Tor
nadO Sufferers by Re.
lief Societies

New Orleans, La, April 2s.-Food
in plenty today reached the tornado
sufferers in every part of Louisiana
and Mississippi. Clothing and cook
stoves also were supplied to COM
munities where the destruction was
greatest and relief committees here
and in other cities were able to turn
their attention to the rebuilding of
some of the ruined towns. Prepar-
ations for accepting the relief Offer
ed by the federal government went
forward rapidly under direction Of
the governors of the devasted states.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
strange
Death Came to Duluth 20,
nceman While CHASING
Drunken Man

Duluth, Mimi, April 2S.-Police
Lieutenant Arthur H. Briggs was
killed today while making an arrest
in the rear of a Chinese laundry at
West Duluth.
An unknown intoxicated Scandina-
Wan was making a disturbance in the
laundry, and the proprietor called for
the police. When Briggs arrived the
disturber ran out of the building, pur.
sued by the policeman. A minute
later the spectators found the dead
policeman, with an ugly wound over
his eye, lying across the form of his
prisoner, who was taken into custody.
The wound was evidently caused by
some sharp instrument, or Briggs had
struck some sharp object in falling.tc
the ground. The prisoner refuses tc
talk.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
BOWMAN FARMER
dies OF injuries

Bowman, N. D. April 28.-A shock
ing accident occurred at Roscoe, s.
D., when Henry Ersland, who has a
homestead about twelve miles south
OF here. was shipping his goods from
Engleville, N. D., to Bowman, and
while the train had stopped at Ros-
coe, Mr.. Ersland had been inside his
car and in passing through between
the cars the train suddenly started
jerking the unfortunate man back
ward, but who endeavored to jump
from his perilous position when he
was caught and hurled under the
trucks, where his feet were com.
pletely severed.
Mr.. Ersland was Immediately tax
en- to the hospital in Aberdeen
where death soon relieved his suffer
ings.
A wife and little child are left to
mourn the untimely death of 10y.
ing husband and father.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
Ubaf Cbev Sap

Secretary: The Current Events
club will meet with Mrs. Oliver this
afternoon in the Reade block, Sixth
street.
East Ender: The chicken thieves
who are abroad in the east end Of the
city had better lay low or there is
going to be trouble.
A Member: What's the matter with
Camp Lawton No. 2? haven't heard
Of single meeting since its organ
ization last fall.
g. B. N: A study of the book Of
Galations, known as "Paul's Thun-
derbolt" begins at the Baptist
church tonight, led by the. pastor.
Also special business will come be-
fore the meeting. A full attend
ance is desired.
Mrs. F. M. Register: The Meth
odist Ladies Aid will give food and
apron sale Saturday afternoon at the
storeroom formerly used by the
Grille cafe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29

NEPHEW SHOT
IN POOL ROOM

Towner, N. D., April 2S.-Jeffersofi
Whitaker shot Conrad Stevenson at
Upham last night and the injured
man is not expected to live. The
shooting occurred in Meyers pool
hall. The men were engaged in a
quarrel and Whitaker claims he did
the shooting in self defense. He
was placed under arrest and brought
to Towner, where he will have q
preliminary hearing this afternoon.
The injured man is nephew of
Congressman STEVENSON of Mime
sofa. The little village Of Upham
is, greatly worked up over the af-
fair.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
BANKERS INDICTED.

Baton Rogue, La, April 28.-An in
dictment charging the embezzlsment
OF $97 900 of the funds of the First
National bank Of Baton Rogue was
returned by the federal grand jury
tonight against Oscar Kondert, for.
mer cashier of the bank; William
Schroeder, a bookkeeper, was indicted
for aiding and abetting in the embez.
element. Both are under arrest here.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
STORM BLOWS OVER.

Picking, April 28.-The Mukden in
cident arising out of an assault CON-
mitted recently by a Japanese post
man and othe Japanese upon native
servants of American Consul General
Willard D. Straight, is regarded as
being satisfactorily closed M. Kato,
Japanese consul at Mukden, has writ.
ten a letter of apology and regret to
Mr.. Straight The postman has been
sentenced to one month morrison.
ment, and his two accomplices also
have been punished.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29

The Minot Independent thinks L.
B. Hanna is making a fair test as to
whether or not political advertising
pays. Mr.. Hanna's pictures appear
in over 800 pepers and the Independ-
ent thinks he will be elected to con-
gress without any trouble.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
Don't FORGET.

Seats will be on sale this morning
at 10 o'clock at the store of Knowles
& Haney for the Dunbar Male Quartet.
Friday evening, May L. This is the
last entertainment of the lecture bu.
reau series and promises to be excel
lent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
TRi.sTATE WEATHER.

Washington, D. c., April 2s.-Fore.
cast for Wednesday and Thursday:
North Dakota-Fair and warmer
Wednesday. Fair Thursday.
South Dakota-Fair Wednesday:
warmer in west portion. Fair Thurs
day.
Minnesota-Fair Wednesday. Fair
Thursday; warmer, light to fresh
northwest winds, becoming variable.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29

The Hurdsfield Banner wants
Wells county divided with county
seat located at Hurdsfeld, but the
Bowden Guardian isn't quite salts
fed with the deal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29

A lot OF special money saving bar
gains at the great sacrifice sale at the
Fair Store today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29

If you have been to the great sale
at the Fair Store you are winner.
II not, you will do we'll to come today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29

Ladies' fast black hose, fine gauge
knit, 15c value, today &c per pair at
the Fair Store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29

Games Today.
Washington at Philadelphia.
Boston at New York.
Chicago at Detroit.
Cleveland at st. Louis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29
Sporting News
Batteries-Geier, Hall and James
Swami, Brandon and Crisp.

Games Today.
Milwaukee at Toledo.
Kansas City at Columbus.
Minneapolis at Louisville.
st. Paul at Indianapolis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-29

Games Today.
Pittsburg at Chicago.
st. Louis at Cincinnati.
New York at Boston.
Philadelphia at BROOKLYN.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
DENVER READY
FOR CONVENTION
HEADQUARTERS SECURED BY
CANDIDATES
PROMINENT DEMOCRATS READY
FOR TUSSLE
Four Good Men Now on the Political
Horizon, Each Prepared to
Carry the Banner to
Victory
Special TO The Herald.

Special TO Tne Herald
DENVER, Colo, April 25.-This city
promises to be the scene of highly ex-
citing times when the Democratic ma
tional convention meets here July Z.
Headquarters are being secured Tor
candidates for the nomination of pres
ident and vice president daily and II
appears there will be large numper
of aspirants for the official plums OF
the Democratic party. ;,
w. j. Bryan was in Denver April .
to deliver an address. Governor John
A. Johnson of Minnesota Is expected
at a later date. Judge George Gray OF
Wilmington. Del, has already secured
Headquarters here, from which to make
a campaign for nomination for presi-
dent. Sylvester Chanler, lieutenant
governor of New York, is expected to
omen Headquarters here also within a
short time and begin campaign Tor
the presidential nomination, backed by
the votes of the delegation from the
Empire state.
also seems to be one that attracts
more than ordinary attention. 1t is
doubtful II there will be single in
structed state delegation at the con-
vention pledged on the choice OF vice
president and the selection of q man
for that position on the ticket will be
thoroughly spirited. A score of as
pirants for the place have already vis-
tied Denver either in person or by
representative and will open head
quarters here during the convention.
Chairman Is Question
Who tho chairman of the Democratic
national convention will be is a mooted
question. Already the candidates for
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
FACES
SERIOUS CHARGE
ENDS UP IN JAIL AFTER BAR
ROOM MELEE
ACCUSED OF TRYING TO USE GUN
ON OFFICER
Men Engage In FIstic Encounter, Re-
sultIna from Accusation That
Former SIeuth Is Stool
Pigeon

John Cronin, at some time a detec-
tive in the service of the United
States treasury department, but dis
charged from that service and later
associated with the Elms agency In
this city, from which he was likewise
discharged, was a prisoner at the
city jail yesterday afternoon on a
complaint of discharging firearms in
the city limits.
That a more serious charge was not
placed against him was because the
police were unable to substantiate an
accusation of assault with deadly
weapon with intent to kill.
Cronin was in the California saloon
at 230 West Second street drinking. In
the saloon also was Patrolman Pat
Horris of the police department, who
was off duty.
A wordy alteration started between
Cronin and Horris, in which the latter
accused the former of being a stool
pigeon in the employ of Captain OF
Detectives Paul Flammer.
Cronin resented the accusation Of
being a stool pigeon and went to his
office and secured a revolver. He then
returned to the saloon and on the side
walk in front of the place f1ourished
the revolver, according to the state
ment of the police, and told the crowd
gathered what he proposed to do to
Mr.. Horris.
Cronin then entered the saloon, and
Horris, seeing him come in. again re-
peated the remarks he had made about
him previously.
The men engaged in fight, during
which Cronin tried to draw his revolver
from his pocket.
Horris caught his wrist and pre-
vented him from drawing the weapon
but 1t was discharged through the
pocket and the bullet struck the f1ooi
between Horris' feet.
Cronin then wrenched loose and
pulled the revolver, but was agar
caught before he could discharge it.
Special Watchman Jack Henderson
of Chester place, who was passing ant
heard the sot fred ran into the saloor
and separated the two men and dis
armed them.
In the meantime Patrolman Stelzer'
| eide arrived and placed both men un
der arrest. They were taken to the
| central station, where Cronin wa:
booked and Horris was suspended OF
charges of conduct unbecoming an of
ficer by Captain Walter Auble.
Cronin will be presented in police
court tomorrow morning to answer thu
charge against him.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
MINISTER RUSSELL TO LEAVE
VENEZUELA; MAY NOT RETURN
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-The gun
boat Dubuque was today placed at the
disposal of the United States minister,
Russell, on which to leave Venezuela
on sixty days leave of absence. pro-
viding he is unable because of the
prevalence of bubonic plague to obtain
passage on the regular commercial
steamers.
The Dubuques place as dispatch
boat will be taken by the gunboat
Paduca and will be under the direction
of Secretary Sleeper, who, in the alb
sence of Mr.. Russell, will act as charge
d'affaires of the American legation at
Caracas.
That no course Of action has been
determined upon relative to the Ven
ezuelan controversy is reiterated today
by the state department officials. The
impression prevails in some quarters
that Minister Russell may be assigned
to duty at some other post after his
leave of absence has expired.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
Attention. Democrats!

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ocratic league, which stands for JEFF
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Southern Pacific machine politics, are
requested to enroll their names at
league headquarters, 406 Bradbury
building, Third and Broadway. If i'm
possible to call mail name and address,
but come in person If you can, and the
sooner the better.
SAM J. CHAPPELL, Secretary.
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named have said they would stay away
from the convention, which indicates
that they are either active candidates
for the nomination or are assuming
receptive attitude toward the distin-
guished honor. None of the men men,
toned above will stoop to the small
distinction of being temporary or per-
manent chairman of the convention,
but will leave that battle to be fought
out among their followers.
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26

the honor Of welding the heavy ham
mer that raps the convention to order
are appearing on the scene. The mem
bers of the national committee live IN
daily dread that more candidates Will
be added to those already in the race,
and their lives may be made mlser-
able accordingly. 1t Is the duty or the
members of the national committee 10
choose the temporary chairman ana
after the permanent organization is
effected the permanent chairman is
elected by the delegates. For the tenn
porary office there is a host OF can
didates and for the place of permanent
chairman there are still more numer-
Gus aspirants. Several prominent DEM
ocrats have already secured headquar-
ters in Denver and will make CAM
paigns for the office of temporary ana
permanent chairman with as great zeal
as is manifested by the men VINO want
to run for president and vice president.
1t is not likely that there Will DC
repetition of the scene at the Demo-
cratic national convention at Chicago
in 1906, when the will of the national
committee was upset by the delegates
who insisted upon choosing their own
temporary presiding officer On that
occasion David B. Hill Of New York
was chosen by the members OF the ma
tional committee to be temporary
chairman, but the delegates over
turned the choice and placed Senator
J. w. Daniel of Virginia in the chair.
Upon the permanent organization
Stephen NJ White of California had
the place of permanent chairman ana
the single incident in Democratic his
tory when the delegates overturned
the decision of the national committee
xuoo Qf an end
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
no MOT Expect RepetItIon

While there has not been hint OF
another occurrence such as this, 1t Is
generally agreed that the precedent
admits of any one who has the must
ling ability and inclination to use II
going before the national committee
and claiming hearing as as TO ms ms 9uaia a
ifications for the office. The oars nave
been thrown down for active politi-
clans to go in and win by Whatever
means they can muster.
Just what honor accrueS to the man
who presides over the convention Is
hard to say. 1t Is seldom chairman
is physically able to occupy the chair
all through the sessions of the great
gathering. Generally he Is worn out
by the constant attention he must
give to the convention and Is relieved
occasionally by other prominent party
members who are experienced IN the
rules that control nominating conVen-
tions. The temporary chairman has a
task of less difficulty and generally oc-
cupies his position during the whole
of the brief term of his activities,
while the committees on credentials,
platform and permanent organization
are being appointed.
There are said to be at present twenty
prominent and wealthy Democrats act
I've in the race for temporary chairman.
AS many more want the permanent
De
uted 100000 to help pay the expenses OF
the convention are pretty sure TO nave
considerable return In excitement and
diversion il the interest in the conven-
tion honors continues-and 1t bids fair
to continue.
Ready at Once
| The spice and variety that exists in
campaign for chairman Is given by the
actual presence of the contestants In
the convention city. When a man is a
candidate for the office of chairman of
the convention he has to be ready to
take up his burden as soon as elected.
| In this he differs from the candidate for
president or vice president. The men
who are candidates for these honors
will probably not come within thou
sand miles of Denver while the conven-
| tion is in session. w. J. Bryan will be
AZ his home in Lincoln Nebraska; /;
| Judge George Gray will remain In Will
minQton. Delaware; Lieutenant Cover
nor Stuyvesant Chanler will be in the
lieutenant governors room at the state
house in Albany, New York, and GOV.
John A. johnson of Minnesota VIII De
| in the executive chambers in the capitol
building in st. Paul. Should David r.
Francis of Missouri decide to enter the
lists, as he may, ne will sit in his st.
Louis offices and wait for the tidings
| from the scene of action.
The members of the Democratic ma
tional committee say that all the men
The Washington times., 1908-11-29
'STEINHEIL DRUGGED
BEFORE He IS KILLED
Servant SwearS He Saw
Wife Fixing Glasses at
Table.

PARIS, Nov. 2s-As a result
Of the Investigations Of Magistrate
Andre. in whose hands the Stein
he'll case now rests. an order has
been issued directing autopsies on the
bodies OF Steinheil and Nine. Japy TO
dieover. II possible, the presence OF
poison.
According 10 a new theory that has
been adduced from the testimony OF
Couillaud, the valet in the Steinheil
family, both OF the victims OF the muir
der plot were dTugged before they were
straugled.
Couulaud testified that on the evening
before the murder he saw Nine. Stein
he'll pour rum into the glasses Of her
husband and steD-mother. a procedure
which was aOt her custom. He also
swore that after the tragedy Nine.
SteinheH ordered him to destroy GER
tain bottles in the household medicine
chest
The identity Of the latest lover OF
Nine Stelnhen was disclosed at the
hearing late today. He IS d rich mer-
chant named Maurice Bordered. He
told his story frankly, admitting his re-
iatlons with Nine Steinheil, but declar-
ing that he did not believe her guilty
or the crime. He said that he had told
her ne could not marry her because OF
MS children, no being a widower.
The Washington times., 1908-11-29
POLICE GUARDING
YON SCHILLINGS
Chicago Police Fear NihiliSt
Vengeance on Russian
Consul and Wife. Z

CHICAGO. Nov. 28-FearIng thar nj
hilist vengeance may be visited upon
the Russian consul because OF his at
tempts TO have Christian RudOvitz exc
tradited to the Cars country for trial
and execution. the police are guarding
the Lessing apartments, where the
Baron and Baroness Ernest Won SchiIing
live. Since the barOns attorney. VIII
liam Q. Rigby received the letter
threatening his life, the consul has noe
left his rooms and four detectives have
been on watch in and about the building
day and night
Meanwhile. the fight over Rudovitz be-
fore United States Commissioner FoOts
is growing hotter every DAY. Mr.. Rigby
announced this afternoon that he would
50 before Judge Bethea Monday after
noon and ask that Martin JurUW. a rev
dictionary witness for RudOvILz. be com
mitted for contempt OF court. and kept
In jail until he divulEes the names OF
his revolutionary associates.