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Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
"INSURGEN1S"
HOLD CAUCUS
Twenty-Five Repub. House
Members Seek to Amend
the Rules With Demo.
cratic Help, Yet Favor
Cannon

Washington, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
fight for a revision of the rules of
the house of representative was in
augurated tonight at a meeting of
the so-called insurgents" attended
by twenty-five Republican represen-
tatives. Representative Hepburn of
Iowa presided and was authorized to
name committee of five, with him
self as chairman, to draft the propos-
ed amendments to the rules and re-
port to the organization on Tuesday
night. The Insurgents were en-
gagged in considering the various
suggestions for more than two hours.
Hepburn said that the "a various
plans proposed for changing the
rules would be considered by the
committee which he will name. He
desired to make known that all Of
the members invited to the meet
ing, with the exception of Represen-
tative Norris Of Nebraska, who is out
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
DICKINSON ELkS
Strong Lodge !ll!' Instituted ltl|ll in
Western City by James.
town B}unch.:.City Deco
rated in Honor Of the
AntIered Fraternity

Dickinson, N. D., Dec. 11.-(Spec-
iaD-Ockinson lodge, Mo. 81, Of
Elks, was instituted tonight by the
jamestown lodge, assisted by District
Deputy Exalted Ruler M. Stanchfield
of Grand Forks, with fifty charter
members. " z '1t'
The city is especially decorated for
the occasion and the visitors from the
other five lodges of the state are
given the freedom of the place.
j. G. Quinlivin is exalted ruler;
Lloyd Bader, esteemed leading
knight; DIR. J. w. Stribling, esteemed
loyal knight; M. L. Mcbride, esteem
ed lectuFfng knight; Fred D. Wilson,
secretary; w. G. Ray, treasurer.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
.ATTELL BEATEN
BY VOLGAST
The Champion FeatherWeight
Pounded All Over the Rinq
by Milwaukee Man and Is
Kissed by The Crowd

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. ia. D.
Wolgast of Milwaukee, outfought Abe
Attell, the featherweight champion,
before the Pacific Athletic club here
tonight The fight went ten rounds,
no official decision being permitted
under the laws.
Wolgast rushed the fighting in ev-
cry round, backing Attell all around
the ring and landing frequent heavy
swings to the jaw and stomach that
shook the champion severely.
The men weighed in at o'clock at
122 pounds. Charley Eyten was ref
cree. The general opinion was that
AtteH did not half try to do his best
and he was hooted for his showing in
the ring.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12

Discuss Matters Concerning
This and Next AdIniniSira.
tiOnS--. Taft Also Meets
Many Party Leaders

Washington, D. G., Dec. 11.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt and Judge Taft had
an extended conference at the White
House today. Many matters relative
to the present and next administra-
tions were discussed, not the least
important of which was general
talk regarding the Taft cabinet. The
conference began after 1 o'clock. r.
Before the conference Mr.. Taft an
nounced that it would be entirely an
executive session, and that he should
decline to give any details whatever,
aside from the advance announce
ment that he would talk over many
important matters with the presi-
dent
Besides consulting with President
Roosevelt, regarding various men
who may be available for cabinet
positions, Mr.. Taft tomorrow will
have g. conference with Secretary
Root ii such an appointment is found
convenient, on the same subject.
Representatives of the Farmers
National Congress called on Mr. Taft
to receive assurances of his interest
in the organization. Senator Fulton
of Oregon, brought forward the
claims of the northwest for prefer
ment III the diplomatic service. Sen
ators Kittredge and Gamble of South
Dakota, talked over the political sit
uation in their state with Mr.. Taft,
but at separate times. Representa-
tive Townsend, of Michigan, and
Senators Clapp and Nelson of Mime
sofa were among those who had aud
fences with Mr.. Taft.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
CONVICTED OF MURDER

Duluth. Mimi, Dec 11.-William
Schreiber was found guilty of mur-
der in the first degree here today.
He killed Frank Massapust, a settler
near Ashawa, last February. Sch
reiber tried to cash a certificate of
deposit belonging to Massapust, which
led to his arrest
The house in which the murder was
committed was burned on the night
Of the tragedy and the body was
almost consumed. The defense con-
tended that the commission of any
crime had not been proved
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
A GOOD BERTH:
FOR CORTELYOU
Offered Presidency Of Union
Trust Co. of New York,
Largest Financial Con-
Germ in the United States
lis Considering 1t

New York, N. Y, Dec. lit was
stated here tonight though the state
ment was not officially confirmed
that the presidency of the Union Trust
company will probably be offered to
George B. Cortelyou, secretary of the
treasury.
The Union is the fourth largest
trust company in the country John
D. Rockefeller keeps his money in it.
1t has deposits of $53,3S7,4OS, with a
capital stock of s1,OOOOOo, and un-
divided profits of $S,179,975.
1t was further said Mr.. Cortelyou
would decide definitely within sew
eral weeks whether he would accept
the position.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
JANUARY |
Is the he Date Set for Beginning
4, Withdrawal of Troops
From Cuba

Washington, D. c., Dec. 11-At the
war department today the first de-
tails regarding the withdrawal from
Cuba of the American army of paci-
fication which has been on duty there
since the fall of 1906, were made
known. The movement of troops
will begin January 1 and will be com
pleted by April /.
Officers and civilians on duty in
connection with the provincial gov
ernment will sail from Havana the
day after the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Gomez and the troops remaining
on the island after that date will be
withdrawn as rapidly as the facilities
will permit.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
Led AS1RAY BY
CONAN DOYLE
GrOcer'S Boy Sends Promi.
nent Chicago Citizens
Threatening Letters to
See How Police Would
Discover the Sender

-. Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE mystery of
the knights of the White Death
letters, which were recently sent to
various prominent citizens Of this
city with the threat that unless they
left large sums of money at desig-
mated spots they would be put to
death, was cleared up tonight when
VIM. Pollard, 20 years old, driver of
a grocers' wagon, was arrested and
confessed to having sent the missives
as joke.
When confronted by the postoffice
officials Pollard laid the blame on his
having read the Conan Doyle stories
of crime. Fascinated by the novel
lists lurid pictures of skulls, ghosts,
grave yards and all night vigils Of
detectives, Pollard declared he had
determined to see how they would
work out in the hands of the Chi
cago police. So he organized the
knights of the White DEATH" and
with a Sherlock Holmes faculty for
the weird, wrote out bundle of
letters, all decorated with skulls and
cross bones.
The demands for money, he said,
were simply added to enliven the
mystery, as he never went to see
whether the money was left or not.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
Dutch READY To
BOMBARD PORTS
FLEET OMMANDER'S ORDERS
ARE TO USE HIS OWN
DISCRETION.

The Hague, Dec. 1.-THE Dutch
commander of the feet now off the
shores of Venezuela has been given
full discretionary powers in the mat
ter of opening fire on Venezuela, ac-
cording to statement issued today
by Dutch court officials 1t was ad-
mitted that me would probably bonn
fard the coast should eVnezuela
make good her threat to fire upon the
feet with the big guns in the fortress
San Carlos.
. The ministry of marine processes
to have the situation we'll in hand
and to be able to silence the Ven
ezuelan shore batteries in short
time. III e., sss.. -...,
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
in The HOUSE

Washington, D. c., Dec. ia new
record in the transaction of public
business was established by the house
of representatives today.
The legislative and judicial a;ppro-
priation bill which always excites con.
siderable discussion lasting for sew
eral days, was passed with little de-
bate. The bill carried an appropria-
tion of $31 1,665,320.
The house Immediately after con-
vening, unanimously and without de-
bate adopted resolution providing
for the appointment of a committee
of five to consider the reference to
the secret service in the presidents S
message and to suggest what action,
If any, should be taken in the mat
ter. E
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
INSURANCE MEN
! ESCAPE THE Law
Appellate Court ExODefates
One President on Habeas
Corpus Writ..-This Will
Quash Proceedings Com
menCed Against Others

New York, Dec. 11.-John R. Hege-
man, president of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance company, was freed
by the court today in a decision, that
if it stands, will serve to quash all
indictments now outstanding against
insurance officials. District Attorney
Jerome, however, expects to take
the present case to the court Of ap-
peals.
Mr.. Hegeman was charged with
perjury in the verifcation Of report
made by the Metropolitan Life In
surance company to the superintend-
ent Of insurance of the state Of New
York in January, 1906. The matter
reached the appellate division Of the
supreme court through habeas cor
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
TERRIBLE TURK
DEFEATS BEELL

Chicago, H., Dec. 11.--Yousiff Nah
mout, the heavy weight wrestler, de-
feated Fred Beell of Wisconsin, in
two straight falls here tonight The
first fall came after 22 minutes and
80 seconds of hard fighting in which
Mahmout secured scissors hold on
his opponents body with half Mel
son. IT # a,a.
The second fall came after SS min
,utes and SO seconds, and was won
on a full erutch hold The superior
weight of his opponent appeared too
much for Beelq. E. &@.
I'm the semi-windup, Americus, of
Baltimore, won from George Turner
Of Iowa, in two straight falls. He
then challenged the winner of the big
bout and was accepted by Mahmout.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
MOVED TO NEW HOME.

Commissioner w. C. Gilbreath and
wife have moved into the house on
Avenue A which they bought from
Frank j. Hardy and will soon be at
home to their many friends. The
Hardy family will soon move to Seat
tie. which will be their future home,
in fact Mrs. Hardy leaves today for
Martin, N. D., where she will visit
her sister. Mrs. Void, and then pro-
ceed to the coast from there. Mr..
Hardy is not certain when he will be
able to leave. l5zs
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
fort William
Big GRAIN PORT

Fort William, Ont, Dec. 11.-The
departure of the steamer Sir Thomas
Shaughnessy with grain tonight for
Fort William marks navigation at the
head of the great lakes in Canada
as formally closed
Among the large steamers which
will winter here are the Philip Minch,
kamber and Wells, which will load
with wheat ready for early spring
sailing.
Sixty million bushels of this year S
wheat crop has been shipped east
five million bushels of wheat are still
in farmers hands.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
of town, were present.

Of town, were present
Those interested in the movement
nave been proceeding quietly with
their plans, with the apparent pur-
pose Of increasing their numbers suf-
ficiently to be able to control the sit
uation by joining the Democrats in
a fight on the rules.
The Insurgents claim that in
the present congress they need but
~ Republicans to join the Democrats
in order to bring about change in
rules, while in the Sixty-first con-
gress they they will need but 20 Re-
publican members.
Three of those present tonight
Hepburn, Pollard and Ellis-will not
be members of the next congress-
While several of those present at the
Insurgents meeting are for Cannon
for speaker, they made it plain that
they greatly desire a change in the
rules.
There were no expressions except
those of friendly feeling for the
speaker said Mr.. Hepburn after the
meeting. Nobody is against Mr..
Cannon"
He says the general feeling was
that, ic under the rules the house
must have despotic leader there
was no one they would rather have
than "Uncle Joe"
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
LUMBER
TRUST IS born
Deal Put Through at Duluth
Whereby All the Pine in
North America Will Be.
Controlled

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 1.-THE lumber
interests represented by the Weyer-
hausers, O'Brien and Cook of st. Paul
and Duluth, and Edward Hines Of
Chicago, are here working on the
formation of a lumber trust which
will control practically all the pine
in North America The greatest
secrecy is being observed hut it is
known that the deal ,is almost finish
ed and the details may be giyen out
in a day or two. The transfer of
the Duluth, Virginia and Rainy Lake
road is said to be the only sticking
point. ssa
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
HANSBROUGH WORSE

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 11.-Sen-
ator Hansbrough, who became i'll in
Minneapolis some days ago while ON
his way to Washington, and has been
confined to his room at the Nicollet
hotel, was worse this morning. At
noon 1t was decided to take him to
Asbury hospital for treatment.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
GOOD INDIAN. NOW.

Pierre, s. D., Dec. Ii Chief Hump,
the Sioux leader who was at the
head of the band which caused the
trouble ending in the battle of Wound
ed Knee, the last important Indian
fight in the northwest. died at mis-
camp at Cherry Greek tonight.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
THREE.QUARTE.R| :.
+. MILLION DOLLARS 4
REALIZED FROM SCHOOL LANDS
IN BOTTiNEAU COUNTY - ONE
PIECE SOLD FOR $41.50 PER
ACRE.

Bottineau, N. D., Dec. 11.-(SpeciaD
AT the sale of Bottineau school
lands the last two days, over five
hundred people attended. Thirty-six
thousand acres sold for three quarters
of a million dollars. One quarter
sold for $41.50 per acre. The sale
averaged the best in the state for
the amount sold.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-12-12
TRI-sTATE WEATHER.

North and South Dakota--Fair Sat
.ltrday and Sunday; moderate temper
ature.
Minnesota Partly cloudy Saturday
and Sunday with probable light rain
or snow in northeast portion; warm
er Sunday; southwest winds increas-
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
REV. DR. BLAKE WILL
 ASSUME NEW POST
NEW SoUTHSlDE BAPTIST PAS. TOR ARRIVES FROM LEXINGTON ToDAY-DR. HIDEN BREACHES INSTALLATION SERMON.

The Rev. pr. Preston Blake will ar rive in Birmingham today to assume his duties as the newly elected pastor of the Sol hside Baptist church, sue- ceeding tR Rev. Dr. J. c. Hiden. who has acted I temporary pastor since the departuio of the Rev. Dr. H. F. Mccormick, who is now serving as a missionary in Europe.
 The Rev. Blake comes to Birming ham from the First Baptist church of Lexington, Ky He leaves church in Lexington considerably larger than the Southside church of this city. but believing the prospects were brighter here he answered the call from this city about month ago. He is q very able speaker, having been in the. pulpit for about 20 years
 At the regular II o'clock service at the South side Baptist church tomorrow morning. Dr. Hiden will preach the in stallation sermon of Dr. Blake. At o'clock in the afternoon a welcome ser vice will be held. There will be no evening service tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
RAILROAD MEN ARE
 STILL UNSETTLED
WHOLESALE SLASHING OF SAL ARIES IS BEING RESISTED, BUT INDICATIONS ARE THAT AGREE MENTs WILL BE REACHED.

The wholesale slashing of salaries on the part of the several railroads and the consultation of officials and representa- tives of those employees who have con- tracts are the chief topics of conversation in railroad circles today.
 Although it has been rumored repeat edly that there are differences between the officials and the employees who have contracts, it Is not believed by local rail- road men that a strike on any part of the roads is imminent.
 Yesterday the report became quite gen eral that the officials of the Louisville and Nashville and the engineers and con- ductors of that road were at such acute points of difference that nothing remained but strike. It was reported, too. that the local brotherhoods had received word from headquarters not to accept cut. However, the press dispatches yesterday relieved the situation when it became known the conductors had agreed to re- turn to the standard wages that were ef- fective prior to March 1, 1907.
 The appeal of President Finley of the
 
 Southern to the interstate commerce con- mission to arbtrate the differences be- tween that road and it's contract em- ployes Is being much discussed locally. This appeal, it is thought, will prove the effectiveness of the Erdman act, an. act created expressly, it is said, to prevent strikes. Just what effect the decision of the commission will have is anticipated with a great deal of interest locally.
 Local Southern officials were notified yesterday of a 10 per cent cut in wages, effective March 1. This cut effects all d1- vision superintendents, cleri-s, trainmas- ters, road supervisors, and in short, all agents and employees who have not made contracts. This latter clause makes the sweeping cut ineffective as concerns chief and trick train dispatchers.
 Effective February 1, as is remembered, the Southern announced cut of 10 per cent in the salaries of all line officials. This cut affected only Superintendent Hutchens and General Agent Fonde in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
HUNDLEY IS BACK '9z7 VERY CONFIDENT
Judae Looks Hale and Hearty and Bears No Outward Evidences of
 Anxiety.

CT have absolute confidence in. my con- firmation, but beyond this I would not care to say anything" said United States Judge Oscar R. Hundley last night after his return from Washington. Judge Hundley reached Birmingham about 7:S0 o'clock last night coming in over the Louisville and Nashville railroad. He bore no anxious looks and to all appear ances has absolutely no doubt about his appointment as federal judge by President Roosevelt being confirmed by the Senate.
 The committee is expected to make its report in few days. and the opinion among the prominent republicans and ad- herents of Judge Hundley here is that he will be confirmed. It is hardly prob able that he will return to Washington before the committee makes it's report.
 Judge Hundley was looking somewhat better last night than when he went to Washington. Judge William B. Sheppard of Florida presided over the local federal court during two weeks of Judge Hun dleys absence, and he may possibly re- turn in a few days and preside for a week or two while Judge Hundley take short vacatioh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
PARTY TICKETS AT
 REDUCED RATES
Local Seaboard Office Notified That Change Will Be Made Within
 30 Days.

The local office of the Seaboard has been notified that within 30 days party tickets for 10 or more persons at a rate of cents per mile will be granted
 The Seaboard has acted independently of all other lines in this connection. This action will obviate the threatened amuse- ment famine, it having been reported that numerous companies, especially the large musical comedies carrying a large number of people, have been forced to cancel en- agreements in the south on account of the inability to procure cheap transportation. The action of the seaboard will be a boon, too, for baseball teams and other bodies which are forced to do a great deal of travelling
 It was reported, too, yesterday in Blr- mingham that all railroads in the south coming in close and direct competition with the Southern. will adopt the 2A and 2-cent mileage books, which action has already been taken by the Southern.
 According to this report, all roads not in direct competition with the Southern will continue to sell the 21s-cent flat rate.
 The matter of uniform rates on all rail- roads in Alabama is delayed on account of the pending decision in the case of the Louisville and Nashville vs. the state. all roads will be charging uniform rate of 21a cents. which uniform rate will soon be effective in Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
Weather For March.

4he following data, covering period of 12 years, have been compiled from the weather bureau records at Birming- ham. They are issued to show the con- ditions that have prevailed during the month in question for the above period of years. but must not be construed as a forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month.
 Month of March for 12 years: Temperature-Mean or normal temper ature, 5S degrees; the warmest month was that of 1907, with an average of 6o degrees; the coldest month was that or 1908. with an average of 51 degrees; the highest temperature was 90 degrees on the 21st 1907 the lowest temperature was 12 degrees on the 7th, 1899; the earliest date on which first killing frost oc- cured in autumn, October 23 average date on which first killing frost oe- cured in autumn, November 5; average date on which last killing frost oc- cured in spring, March 19; the latest date on which last killing frost occurred in spring, April 17.
 Precipitation-(Rain or Melted Snow)- Average for the month, 5.74 inches; aver age number of days with .01 of an inch or more, T; the greatest monthly precip- itation was 10 49 inches in 1906; the least monthly precipitation was 2.44 inches In 1907; the greatest amount of precipita- tion recorded in any "A consecutive hours was 429 inches on 18th and 18th, lso6
 Station, Birmingham, Ala.
 Date of issue, February 2S, 1908.
 w. F. LEHMAN,
 Observer Weather Bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
III THE RAILROAD WORLD


 The resignation of J. F. McCuen. Queen and Crescent superintendent of motor power. becomes effective to- morrow morning, March 1.
 This date will be the 26th anniver sary of MT. McCuen's connection win the Queen and Crescent. He has served the road in nearly every capacity be low his present grading.
 There is a persistent rumor in rail- road circles that Superintendent Evens will be appointed superintendent of motor power. succeeding MT. Mccueo. MT. Evens was appointed to the su- perintendency with Birmingham head quarters some six months ago. The position of superintendent of motor power Is more lucrative position than that of local superintendent.
 In case MT. Evens is promoted it IS very probable that H. H. Vance, train master of the Alabama Great Southern. will be made superintendent.
 There were a number of Seaboard Air Line freight officials and agents in the city yesterday, and there followed u ulscusslon or conutlons. Matters look ing toward increasing the business O. the road was the chief topic of dis cussion.
 Among those present were l.. Sevier. vice president; R. l. Cheatham, assist ant general freight agent with Nor fork headquarters; J. c. Cantrell, gen real western agent with headquarters ;,, nur al af- commercial agent; M. O'Connor, south- western freight agent in New Orleans: B. W. Francesca. agent and W. A. Full wiler, commercial agent of Montgom- cry and others. The local representa- tives were, of course, in the consulta tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
LosEY AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Gives Delightful Shakespearesn Re-
 citaI With Macbeth" as Theme.

Students of Shakespeare were given rare treat last night at the High school when the third class gave it's annual en- tertainment and presented Prof. F. B. Losey of the University of Alabama to Birmingham audience for the first time.
 Professor Losey's recital of Macbeth was one of the most highly artistic rem ditons of Shakespearean lines that has been heard at the High school for some time. He recited the whole play, leaving out only the less important scenes. The murder scene was excellent, and he won- derfully portrayed the change in the char acter even the language and 'vocabu- lary" of Macbeth after the gruesome deed was done. The dark and gloomy story was tol6 well.
 After the recital the third class enter tained its guests at artistically arranged booths in the basement, and altogether quite an enjoyable evening was passed.