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VOLUME I. NUMBER 179.
Omaha, Nov. 18.The federal grand
jury has returned true bills against
United States Senator .Charles H.
Dietrich and Postmaster Jacob Fisher
of Hastings, Neb., charging them with
conspiracy and bribery in connection
with the appointment of Fisher to the
position of postmaster.
The indictment against Senator Diet
rich charges that he accepted money
and property in consideration of his
recommending Fisher for appointment
as postmaster at Hastings.
The bill against Postmaster Fisher
charges him wijh m?J:ir^ an agree-
NAVIGATION IS BLOCKED.
Two Steamers Sunk at Mouth of De
troit River.
Amherstburg, Ont, Nov. 18.Navi-
gation at the mouth of the Detroit
river- is completely blocked by two
wrecks lying across the old channel
and the new. Several days' will be
required to raise the blockade.
The trouble began at midnight when
the big steel steamer W. L. Brown,
bound down with iron ore, struck on
the edge of the east bank of the new
cut at LimeJEGlns crossing, where the
Detroit river empties into Lake Erie,
and went on the rocks. She landed
directly across the new channel. At 7
a. m. the steamer S. S. Currie, bound
up_ with coal, attempted to pass the
Brown, but was swung by the strong
current directly across the old chan
nel.
The combined lengths of the two
stranded steamers is 800 feet and
there is no room in either the old or
new channel for other vessels to get
by. The Brown ran out about fifteen
inches forward and her No. 4 water
compartment is full. The rocks have
evidently punched a large hole in her
steel plates. The Currie is out two
feet forward and her forward compart
ments are full of water. The captain
of the Currie was informed by the
government surveyor before he at
tempted to pass the Brown that he
had about seventy-five feet of clear
water, but he was caught by the heavy
current in attempting to nass and his
^^ferAW,
SENATOR FACES
A GRAVE CHARGE
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ment witn senator uietncn Dy wmcn
Fisher was -to pay in property and
money-$1,300 for securing to Fisher
the appointment.
At the federal building it was stated
that a United States senator is im
mune from arrest on charges of the
nature of those named in the indict
ment while congress is in session. As
a consequence Senator Dietrich will
not be apprehended at this time. He
will be notified of his indictment, how
ever, and it is expected he will appear
in court when he can conveniently
do so.
Doax was swung witn great rorce
around until her bow struck the rocks
on the east bank. The two boats act
as a dam across the mouth of the river
and there is a very strong current run
ning by +hem.
WANT STATE CASE DISMISSED.
Motion of Securities Company in Su
preme Court.
Washington, Nov. 18.Counsel for
the Northern Securities company has
iiled a motion in the United States su
preme court to dismiss the appeal of
the state of Minnesota from the deci
sion of the United States circuit court
of the District of Minnesota in the
case of that state vs. the Securities
company. The motion is made upon
the ground that no question of con
stitutional construction is involved in
the case and that therefore no direct
appeal from the circuit court to the
United States supreme court is per
missible. In their brief or motion
counsel contend that while the suit
was founded on federal as well as
state statutes none of the rulings of
the circuit court involved the con
struction or application of the federal
institution.
The Bailey Cutlery company ot
Brentford, Ont, has closed its doors.
Insufficient tariff protection is given
as the cause of suspension, the firm
being unable to compete with Ameri
can prices and the cheap labor prod
ucts from.England and Germany.
BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA.
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Special Furnishing Goods Prices. trimmed with finishing braid to match
Men's Canvass Sheep Lined Coats with regular price 65c, special 49c
s?lda^^ 0 Black Dress Goods.
Men's White Outing Flannel Night uiarQOc.kind, special 75c a yard
Shirts.
The $1.50 kind, special $1.15
Men's Working ShirtS. tying quilts, regular price
The 65c kind, good patterns, special. 45e t) ^c
Ladies' Outing Night Robes Corticelli Skein Silk
Made from good quality outing flannel worth 4c a skein, special Ic a skein
3SH
Men's, Boy's and
Children's Suits
and Overcoats
at a Discount of 25 Per Cent
from our low price is what is making busi-
ness lively at this store. The people know
when we advertise a
bargain that we deliver the
goods. N prices marked
up. No goods put out of
sight. Everything sold as
advertised.
Our 25 per cent
Discount Sale will
continue until tho
lastday ofthismonth
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A Fine Imported Black Cashmere, our reg-
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One lot of Saxony Yarn, just the thing for
10c,aspecial
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LADIES
E. H. WINTER
DEBATE IS CONTINUED
HOUSE RESUMES CONSIDERATION
1KOF THE CUBAN RECIPROC
ITY MEASURE.
PARTY LINES NOT CLOSELY DRAWN
STEVENS (REP., MINN.) OPPOSES
BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 18, 1903. TEN CENTS PER WEEK.
AND M'CLELLAN (DEM., N. Y.)
SUPPORTS BILL.
Washington, Nov. 18.When the
house convened Mr. Fowler (N. J.)
and Mr. Brundige (Ark.) were sworn
in, after which thfe house went into
committee of the whole and resumed
consideration of the Cuban bill. Mr.
Knapp (Rep., N. Y.) was the first
I speaker.
I Mr. Knapp said that above the com
mercial reasons why the treaty should
I be made effective, justice to Cuba, for
I the fntnre prosperity of which the
United States must be made respon
i sible, demanded favorable action on
the pending measure.
Mr. Stevens (Rep., Minn.) spoke thir
I ty minutes in opposition to the bill. He
said that, while a firm protectionist,
he believed the time at hand when re
ductions in the present tariff sched
ules must be made. He said it was
nonsense to think there will be any
great increase in our trade with Cuba.
"I believe the measure is a cruel
blow to one of the most promising
agricultural industries of this coun-
try," said Mr.- Stevens, adding that
there would be a greater reduction in
revenues'than estimated by advocates
of the bill.
Champ Clark Opposes Bill.
Mr. Clark (Dem., Mo.) prefaced his
remarks by saying he believed it the
yours.
Turning his attention to the Cuban
bill Mr. Clark declared with emphasis
that the Republicans could not pass
the bill without the Democratic vote
in the house, adding "and vou know
it."
Mr. McClellan, who will soon return
from congress to assume the duties of
mayor of Greater New York, followed.
He said there w%s an argument in
favor of the enactment of the bill
which rose above all others and In
volved the duty and honor of the
United States.
"As we have made it impossible for
W wish to announce that GORDO N & FERGUSONS Expert Fur
Salesman will be with us from
inclusive, with their complete line of
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consisting of the latest styles in Scarfs, Muff and Jackets of all kinds.
This will be an opportunity to make your selection from the largest assort-
ment of High Grade Furs ever shown in Beltrami County at lower prices
than ever before quoted in this city on strictly first-class Furs.
A Furs purchased will be delivered at once.
Satisfaction guaranteed with every purchase or money cheerfully
refunded.
first duty of a Democrat to congratu- I 22.000 acres of timber land in Clailama I
late the Republicans that light, was .county. The consideration was $1.
breaking in on them. Speaking of the "00,000.
rule cutting off amendments to the biilT
Mr. Clark said the probability is that
the Democrats will control the next peaCeful Settlement of Far Eastern
house and elect the next president,
adding: "The more of those ironclad
rules you ram down our throats the
more you will have rammed down
Cuba," said Mr. MeClellan, "to seek
alliances elsewhere it is a duty we
canriot shirk' to permit her to enter
into the closest political and commer
cial relations with us."
EXPECT LOWER PRICES.
British Purchasers of Steel Holding
Out Orders.
New York, Nov. 18.The idea is
prevalent here, cables the Herald's
London correspondent, that the price
of American steel will undergo a fur- i
ther reduction. As it is. all sorts of
priros are being mentioned for foreign
material, offers being made to deliver
American or Continental billets at the
option of the seller, at figures quite
unapproachable by the British maker.
But, despite the severe cutting In
prices already made in the United
States, buyers here are holding off i
for still lower rates, There has been
some selling of Cleveland warrants.
but the reserve of the buying power1
has held the market together.
BANKERS DIE MYSTERIOUSLY.
President and Cashier of Institution
Found Dead.
Camden. 8. C, Nov. 18.Miller Boy
.kins, president of the Farmers and
Merchants' bank and the De Kalb cot
ton mills, has been found shot dead
near here. Near him was his gun. It
is supposed the gun was accidentally i
discharged while he was climbing a i
fence. The coroner's jury brought. In
a verdict of accidental death.
E. C. Zemph, the cashier of the
bank, went to**Ir. Boykins' house and
remained a few minutes. Ho was aft
erward found In his barn dead. He
had shot himself. The condition of
the'bank and cotton mill cannot be
ascertained,
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NEGOTIATIONS RESUMED.
Dispute Expected.
Paris, Nov. 18.-The Associated
Press learns from an authoritative
source that negotiations have been
resumed between Russia and Japan in
respect to Manchuria which give great
promise of a successful and peaceful
termination. No details are available
at present.
Woman's Running Record Broken.
Wellesley, Mass., Nov. 18.The wo
man's college record for 100 yard dash
has been broken by Miss Laura Clem
ent, class of 1907, at the annual field
day of Wellesley college. Miss Clem
ent covered the distance in 13 1-5 sec
onds. The previous record, held at
Vassar, was 14 2-5 seconds.
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HARRISON WILL TRY
MAYOR OF CHICAGO TAKES STEPS
LOOKING TO SETTLEMENT
OF STREET CAR STRIKE.
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDS ACTION
CHIEF EXECUTIVE ASKED TO USE
HIS BEST ENDEAVORS TO
END THE TROUBLE.
Chicago, Nov. IS.Mayor Harrison,
acting under a recommendation of the
city council, has begun an attempt to
mediate 1n the differences between
the Chicago City Railway company
and ilH employes. The mayor dis
patchprl a letter by special messenger
to President Hamilton of the street
railway company asking that Mr. Ham
ilton and such representatives of the
company as Mr. Hamilton might de
sire meet with the mayor and a com
mittee of eight aldermen.
At this meeting the mayor will en
deavor to discover a means by which
the strike can be brought to a quick
end. The mayor said he had no idea
whal would be the outcome of tho
meeting^ but he hoped for good re
sults.
The resolution of the city council
under which the mayor acted
conh
cluded as follows:
That his honor, tho mayori,o use his
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Whatcom, Wash.. Nov. 18.The Pu- to arbitratioj] otfo thC questions
get Sound Mills and Timber company, between the Chicago City Railway
of which Michael Earle Is president. company and Its srfrTking employes."
has acquired the Puget Sound Saw, President Hamilton of the* street
Mill Shinglet company of Fair-1 railway company replied, accepting
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shingle manufacturing the Invitation to "meet Mayo Harriso
larges I the world, and and the committee of aldermen.
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Pia influential citizens or with members
riant &oia.
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VIOLENCE BECOMES GENERAL.
Chicago City Council Endorses May
or's Strike Orders.
Chicago. Nov. 18.While the city
was engaged ir a debate, at counci
times bitter, over the relations of the
police to the city railway strike while
the aldermen were ordering that May
or Harrison's authority for placing
policemen on the cars be explained by
the corporation counsel and while,
finally, the council was voting its con
fidence in the mayor, violence became
general along the Wentworth Avenue
line.
One nonunion carman who ventured
out of the company's barns was set
upon, presumably by mckets, and
given a chance to leave town. He
hesitated in his manner and was
beaten, thrown.- in a boxcar and the
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