Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 1, 1907, Page 4

§ .%fi~— | 15 | % e Legal Blanks, Copy Holders, Calendar Pads. Bocument Files, Note Books, Time Books, Scale Report Books, Trial Balanee Books, Rulers, Erasers, WANTS APPROPRIATION FOR STATE SANITARIUM Commercial Club of Walker Will Ask State for ““Coin” to Finish Work. Walker, Minn.,, Feb. 1.—A meeting of the Commercial club of the village of Walker was held Thursday evening in the dining- room of theChase hotel, nearly every business man in the village being present. The election of new officers for the coming year,| are as follows: President, P. M. McGarry; secretary, F. A. Dare; treasurer, F. B. Davis. One of the most important resolutions of the evening was to the effect that the citizens and especially the Commereial club make a special effort to induce the legislature for an appropria- tion sufficiens to carry on the splendid and much needed work at the state sanitarium., It seems that there is not at the present time a sufficient amount of funds appropriated to com- plete the work that has been so well begun and which means so much to the state at large. If an appropriation is not forthcom- ing at the hands of the state legislature in the near future there is a possibility that the completion of the sanitarium will go over for another two years. This condition of affairs would be most deplorable, and it is to be hoped that the matter will be taken care of by the state legis- lature. A Talented Musician. Prof. J. A, Evans, who made his first appearance on the Lon- don stage some years ago, and who, by the way, isa natural- born and gifted musician and a genius in his profession, has traveled through the United States and Canada associated as tenor with the following: The Fritzi Schef Opera Co.; Lew Field Opera Co.; Carl Rosa Opera Co.; Carnegie Hall Musi cal Ass’n,, and is the professional leader and organizer of the Cri- terion Operatic Quartet and Con- cert Co. This being a record of quality and ability, I know that Evans Male Quartet and Miss Lulu Ripsom will doubtless win your confidence and retain it Opera House, Bemidji, February 2nd, 1907. E. Meier, Presentor. Rendered Fine Program. The following program was rendered at the music studio of Miss Dickinson, Thursday after- noon, by pupils of Miss Dickin- son: “Under the Linden Tree,” Duet.... Valkmann Annie Klein and Miss Dickinson “My Papa’s Waltz”.. ... ......ovon. Streabboy 4 Lottie McDonald “Jolly Huntsmen"................. +....Merkel Rubie Hennrionette ....Bachmann “Canzonetta”... “Dandelion”, Paul Opper “Russian Dmmc”ic Engelmann “Spring’s Coming” ....Longe pring’s ComIng Ciia Knutze “Village Fete”. Lebirre Nettie Dangerfield “Barcarolle”..........coorieievveeissere Webb Annié Kiein CHATIAUIN .y H. Bartlett Nellie Shannon “Heart’s Springtime” Arnoldo Sartorio Aman n “Fairy Tale”. Ludwig Schutte “Whispers,” Intermezz S F. Dorn Mary Klein Reading—The Life Story ot Beethoven. Logging Near Farley. John Wilson, superintendent of logging at the Farley| camps of Walker and Akley, spent yesterday in the city and left for the camps yesterday evening, taking several men with him. Mr. Wilson states that Walker & Akely will this winter get out about one million feet of logs, 12,000 poles and 16,000 posts. The timber ig located four miles west of Farley, on the east end of Three Island lake,where there has been established one large camp, employing eighty men. O. E. S. meets tonight. Initia- tion, lunch, and. other important business. Members and visitors all come. Wait for Our Spring Announcement Next Week The Greater Department ‘Store (0’Leary & Bowser. b Al ¢ What we have left since our January Clearance Sales, and how they willsell Friday and Saturday, February Ist and 2nd. Ladies Ready-to-Wear Waists The entire line will be offered these two days at exactly one third off regular price. Our remaining garments .consisting of Cloth Coats, Cloth Suits and Skirts go at one third off regular price. Ladies Sweaters worth up to $5.00 will go at $1.25 X X Wrappers and Dressing Sacques one fourth off regular price All Candies are still being closed out. when you buy your Sunday Candies. The remaining Shoe values will hold good on these two days. Our Ten Cent Counter 15 still doing wonders in the way of bargain giving. Don’t forget this GUST OLSON GOMMITTED TO THE INSANE ASYLUM Has Maily Hallucinations, But Has Never Exhibited Any Symptoms of Violent Nature. Gust Olson, who has been a resident of Blackduck for several months past, was brought down from that place yesterday and after being examined by the sanity board, was committed to the asylum at Fergus Falls. Olson has not been just “right” for the past three years, but has never been of a violent nature. Among one of the strange things which he has done in the past is jumping off a boat into Red lake, seven miles from shore, and at- tempting to swim to the shore. He has been failing mentally very rapidly of late. His latest hallu- cination is that the spirits of his departed ancestors have com- munication with him and that they have told him all about the mystery surrounding the Dahl murders. Olson was arraigned before Judge of Pro*ate Clark, yester- day, and a sanitary board, con- sisting of the judge and Drs. Jmportant Message From Premier to Russian Officials. St. Petersburg, Feb. 1.—Premier Btolypin has issued an important cir- cular to the governors general, gov- ernors and prefects of Russia and the Caucasus, emphasizing the govern- ment’s desire to co-operate amicably with parliament, which the premier considers must be the main factor in the regeneration of Russia.. After commenting on the efforts of certain factions to misrepresent the inten- tions of the government in order to insure the election of opposition mem- bers of parliament the premier points out that the representatives of the crown are forbidden to take part in party politics and urges the local au- thorities to assure full freedom in.the elections. At the same time, he adds, they must always Interpose against the revolutionary propaganda and deny false reports regarding the plans of the government. The circular asserts i@at while fully bearing in mind the right of parlia- ment in regard to legislation the vot- ing of estimates and interpellations, the government intends steadfastly to adhere to the existing laws, as a striot observance of them is the only way by which the confidence of the sover- elgn in the government and parlia- ment can be preserved. Proceeding, the premier refers to the “falseness of the rumors crediting the government with the intention of dissolving the new parliament and re- turning to the system of government ‘which had been rejected by the em- peror.” MAIL RATES ARE REDUCED | STOLYPIN ISSUES CIRCULAR. ISP”T lN RAILROADS AGREE TO A COMPRO- Marcum and Henderson, con- ducted his examination. He was taken to Fergus Falls yesterday afterncon, being placed in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Sol- berg. Masquerade Ball To-Night. The seventh annual masquer- ade ball of the Bemidji fire de- partment will be given at the Opera House this evening, and the members of the depart- ment are doing all in their power to make the event the bestin the history of these annual events. MISE ON BILL NOW PEND- ING IN CONGRESS. ‘Washington, Feb. 1.—A compro- mise of the proposed reduction in rail- way mall pay has been agreed upon between ' representatives of various railroads which have mail contracts and the house committee on post- offices and postroads. The railways were to have a hearing before the committee in opposition to the reduc- tion, but through Representative Hedge of Iowa made a proposition to the committee ' to - compromise and walve a hearing.' ‘As originally pre- The committee having the “ar- rangements in charge have se- cured handsome and valuable prizes, which will be awarded as follows: For the best appearing lady or gent, to the most comical lady and gent and to the best lady and gent waltzers. The following are the prizes that will be awarded tonight: Ladies—best appearance, sillk shirt waist, donated by Bazaar store; most comical costume, jewel box, donated by E. A, Bar- ker; best waltzer, hand-painted cup and saucer, donated by E. A. Winter. Gents—bestappearance, pair of shoes, donated by William McCuaig; most comical costume, shaving mug and brush, donated by Fleming Bros; best waltzar, pair silk suspenders. ; Music will be furnished by the Symington orchestra, which as- sures the very best in that line. Should Advertise Bemidji L. C. McConnell, traveling passenger agent for the Mil- waukee railroad, spent yester- day and last night in Bemidji and left this morning fer other points 1n this part of the state. Mr. McConnell'is an enthusi- astic admirer of Bemidji .and its many attractions asa summer resort, and says, concerning the development of this city along that line: ““You should advertise your attractions to the outside world more thoroughly. There are many people in' the middle south who would come here to spend the summers if they only knewof themany good things you have. You should get busy and scatter the truth abroad in the land. The returns would be many and would greatly surprise you.” Don’t forget that the O. E. S, will have a fine time tonight. The Streets of Peru, ‘The streets of Peru, especlally on gala days or when they wear the spe- ¢lal dress of some celebration, are sald to be among the most picturesque in the world, In their narrow. proportions they resemble somewhat the streets of China, and the varlety and contrast of the colors used in decoration may be eompared with the Chinese, There is, however, a distinct Latin character to the decoration, which lends them an atmosphere entirely their own. pared by the ¢6mmittee the postoffice appropriation Bill provided for a & per cent reduction ‘or’ all contracts averaging 45,000 pounds -per day; a 10 per cent reduction on all routes aver- aging from 48,000 to 80,000 pounds per day, and a flat rate of $18 per ton per mile per year on all routes averag- ing more than 20,000 pounds per day. Through Mr. Hedge the railway men agreed to accept this cut providing that the flat rate on routes over 80,000 pounds a day be increased to $20 a ton. The committee agreed to in- crease the rate from $18 to $19 and this was accepted by the railroad men, who thereupon waived their right to a hearing. In addition to reducing the price per ton which railways are to be paid for hauling' mail. the committee has made a cut of $1,000,000 in the amount to be paid to railways for the rent of meail cars. The committee also de- olded that the weight of mail bags must not hereafter be added to the weight of mail in .computing the amount carried on the various routes. At least $3,000,000 will be saved by the cut which the committee decided to make in the price per ton for carry- ing mall. PLEADS GUILTY TO BIGAMY. Revivalist Married Every’ Time the Spirit Moved Him. Toledo, O., Feb. 1.—Charged with bigamy and credited with having thir- teen wives by the court officers Rev. Albert Holden, reported to have two sons also under indictment for big- amy, pleaded guilty and was sen- tenced to serve six years in the peni- tentiary. Holden married every time the spirit moved him. His courtships always took place during one of his revivals and his victims were always one of those whom he had taker into the church. Just before sentence was passed Holden said to the judge that he had been the victim of brain trouble and blamed his many marriages on this affiiction. He said that he had strus- gled against the sin of bigamy, but that all his prayers had availed him nothing. BERLIN STREETS Eighteen Inches of Snow Falls in Ger. man Capital. Berlin, Feb. 1.—The city of Berlin 13 snowed up. Eighteen inches of snow fell during the night and not a street car moved before noon. Even the down town thorouglifares were impassable for cabs or omnibuses and the electric elevated ¥ofid was par- tially interrupted. thhing like it had been witnessed here in a generation. Trains on the railroads were hours late and the telegraph and telephone lines were interrupted over a wide area of Central Europe. IMPASSABLE. Two Employes Blown to Atoms. Fontainet, Ind., Feb. 'he pow- der mill of the Laflin & ®#bd Powder company neat here was destroyed by an explosion.” Jake Garner, twenty- five years old, and Mox Burndt, twen- ty-seven years old, the only employes , in the mill at the time,yjere blown to atoms. The cause of logion 118 not known. Rubber Stamps and Pads, Fountain Pens, Letter Copy Books, Paper Clij Kneaded Rubber Squares, Township Plals in book Inrm’, Fine quality colored Roitors, L THE CABINET GROWING BELIEF THAT PRES- ENT FRENCH MINISTRY IS NEARING ITS END. MEMBERS CLASH DURING DEBATE PREMIER CLEMENCEAU AND MIN- ISTER OF EDUCATION HOLD DIVERGENT VIEWS. Parls, Feb. 1.—The existence of the cabinet is believed to be in-danger as & result of the clash in the chamber of deputies between Premjer Clemen- ceau and Minister of Education Bri- and. While the incident was super- ficially smoothed over it is learned that it was the result of a radical divergence of views regarding the modus vivendl proposition of the French bishops. M. Briand, like his chief, regards the proposition as be- Ing unacceptable in its present form, but the former belleves that the war with the church has gone far enough and that if it s possible to reach an adjustment the door of conciliation should not be closed. M. Brifind takes the position that negotiations with the French bishops would not lay the gov- ernment open to the charge of admit- ting itself in the wrong and that in any event the government should pause for the purpose of demonstrat- ing to the courntry whether the church is sincere in ifs desire to effect a working arrangement. M. Clemen- weau, on the other hand, as indicated by his remarks; flatly rejects even the discussion of the bishops’ proposition and favors thé immediate issuance of a circular to the prefects notifying them that thé conditions which the parish priestS are authorized to pro- pose are entirely unacceptable. Premiér Carries His Point. He will brook no opposition and at the cabinet meeting held during the day apparently carried his point, M. Briand and Finance Minister Caillaux being authorized to determine to whoru the gifts and legacies in posses- sion of the church shall ultimately go in default of the formation of cultural associations under the law to take over the church property. Nevertheless, the announcement at any moment of the retirement of M. Briand from the cabinet would not cause surprise and if he goes the whole ministry will almost inevitably follow. The followers of ex-Premier Combes have been actively working to undermine the cabinet, but ex-Pre- mier Sarrien or M. Briand, rather than M. Combes, are considered likely to be offered the premiership. The radical newspapers are urging | M. Clemenceau on, insisting that the pursuance of his policy of not making any further concessions to the Vat- ican is his only salvation, The oppo- sition press regards the cabinet as doomed. The Echo de Paris remarks: “The habit of manipulating the over- throw of cabinets is so irresistible with M. Clemenceau that he has begun the work of demolishing his own min- istry.” TO VISIT FRENCH CAPITAL, King and Queen of England - Will Spend a Week in Paris. London, Feb. 1—King Edward and Queen Alexandra are going to spend & week in Parig before the opening of parliament. Their majesties start Feb. 2, returning probably Feb. 9. The king will be the guest of Sir Francis L. Bertie at the British embassy, while the queen will stay with the Earl and Countess de Grey, who have a residence in the French capital. There had been no previous hint of the trip, which is described officially as purely personal and private. It is, however, recalled that the previous visits of King Edward to Paris have been followed by the strengthening of the Anglo-French understanding and the general impression is: that the in- terviews which will doubtless occur between the king and President Fal- lieres and the foreign and other French ministers during his stay at the French capital will assist in the extension of the understanding which some observers believe will ultimately result in an Anglo-French military convention. MUST RETURN $5,000,000, Contractors Lose Suit Brought by City of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Feb. 1.—Judge Beltler has handed down a decision for the city in the suits against D. J. Mec- Nichol & Co. to recover $5,000,000, which, it was alleged, had been fraud- ulently received by the firm on con- tracts for the construction of the city’s filtration plant. The members of the firm at the time the original contracts were awarded were Mrs. McNichol, wife of State Senator James P. Mo- Nichol; Israel W. Durham, the Re- publican leader; John M. Mack and D. J. McNichol. Sixteen contracts, amounting to about $10,000,000, were involved. Many Hurt in Coasting Accident. Appleton, Wis,, Feb. 1.—Two bob- sleds, coasting on Packard street hill, collided when going at lightning speed and Gertrude Ebbens will die ' from her injuries, while Herbert Selk celvers of the Bay State Gas company of Delaware against Henry H. Rogers, in connection with the ownership of stock of the Boston Gas company, has been settled by an agreement to pay the recelvers $1,500,000. ' Get Your Office Supplies at the Bemidji Pioneer Office Most Complete Stock West of Duluth lank Books, Ledgers, Journals, Etc., Stationery, Christmas Stickers, 1907 Diaries, Typewriter Paper, Scrap Books, Lead Pencils, Pens, Holders, Ink Wells, Etc. % and Fi ers, Rubber Bands, Letter Files, Invoices, Typewriter Suppli ostal Scales, resses, Waste Paper Baskets, Rubber Type Outfits, Staplers, r Knives, &¢ Blotters, Letter Copy Pi ACQUITTED BY A JURY. Lieutenant and Private Charged With Killing Alleged Thief. Pittsburg, Feb. 1. — Lieutenant Ralph W. Drury and Private John Dowd of the Ninth United States in- fantry, who.have been on trial in the sriminal court all week charged with | the killing of William H. Crowley, a citizen of Lawrenceville, on Sgpt. 10, 1903, were both acquitted during the day, the jury bringing in a verdict of not guilty when court opened, having been out all night. Crowley was shot while escaping from the arsenal grounds, where, it was alleged, he was stealing copper from the roofs of | the government buildings. The ver- dict cites the extent to which a citizen of Pennsylvania may go in his efforts to prevent the escape of a felon whom he has caught in the act of commit- ting a felony, but does not decide the question’ of what is the duty of a sol- dier of the United States under sim- ilar circumstances. BIG DIAMOND ROBBERY. Burglars at Niagara Falls Secure $60, 000 Worth of Jewels. Niagara Falls, N. Y, Feb. 1.—The biggest diamond robbery in the his- tory of this city occurred here Sun- day, but the fact has just now leaked out. Mrs. Krakoski McKenna is the victim, $60,000 worth of jewels having been taken. The robbery is believed to be the work of professional second story workers, who operated while Mr. and Mrs. McKenna were at church. CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY NEW YORK GRAND JURY INDICTS MEMBERS OF THE ALLEGED THEATRICAL TRUST. New York, Feb. 1.—The grand jury has returned an indictment against the so-called theatrical trust, charg- ing conspiracy and restraint of trade. The indictment is against Nixon & Zimmerman, Klaw & Erlanger, Charles Frohman and Al Hayman, who are alleged to constitute the trust. It was handed up to Judge Foster in the court of general sessions. Alfred Lau- terbach, of counsel for the defend- ants, was in court and at once com- municated with several of his clients instructing them to appear in court to give bail. Messrs. Frohman and Hayman are now in Europe. The indictment sets forth in detail the acts of the so-called trust and its efforts to prevent certain theatrical enterprises from playing in any other than independent theaters. Some of the witnesses before the grand jury testified that in certain cases the trust compelled them to make con- tracts with the “trust” to do the book- ing of plays, charging 33% per cent of the net receipts for the booking. The indictment alleges that the so- called trust controls more than 500 of the prominent theaters in the country. It 1s charged that in these contracts between the theaters and the mem- bers -of the “trust” there was a con- spiracy in restraint of trade. Abraham Erlanger and Marc Klaw appeared in court and were admitted to bail in $1,000 each. Pleading to the indictments was put over for one week. Samuel F. Nixon and J. Fred Zimmerman are sald to be in Philadelphia. ONE MAN LOST HIS LIFE. at Chicago Destroys Street Cars. Chicago, Feb. 1.—The North Clark street car barns of the Union Trac- tloft company have been damaged by fire to the extent of more than $200, 000." Ninety cars stored in the build- ing were destroyed. The fire was caused by the explosion of a gasoline tank. One man, James Mackus, a car cleaner, lost his life in the fire and three others were injured by the ex- plosion which caused the fire. All of the injured will recover. Mackus was overcome by the fumes of gas follow- ing the explosion and was suffocated. CATTLE FOR INDIANS. Government Wik Spend $1,000,000 to Stock Reservations. Washington, Feb. 1.—An expendi- ture of nearly $1,000,000 for cattle to supply Indian reservations in North and South Dakota, Montana, Nebras- ka and Arizona will be made by the interfor department within a short time. The commissioner of Indian affairs has been authorized to invite pro- posalg for supplying 24,751 heifers, 776 bulls, 1,268 mares and 1,268 milch cows to Indian agencies {p the states referred to at an estimated cost of $794,420. SETTLED FOR $1,500,000. of Gas Company Receivers Against H. H. Rogers. Boston, Feb. 1.—The suit of the re- Fire Ninety Suit New York Legislator Suicides. New York, Feb. 1--Willlam J. Donahue, a member of the New York state assembly from one of the Brook- lyn districts, committed suiclde in a had three ribs and his left leg broken ' siall room in a saloon in Brooklyn by 3nd Roy Myse had his left leg broken. | shooting himself in the head. flmy others sustained minor injuries. l cause for the suicide is known. No i TO MAKE ROBBERY EASY. Minneapolis Apartment House Fired by Thieves. Minneapolis, Feb. 1.—The police be- lieve that the apartment house at 610- 615 Dighth street was fired at 2 a. m. for the purpose of robbery. The fire was extinguished before damage of any consequence was done. Several bundles of cotton were found blazing in the basement and a torch that had been -used to ignite the cotton was found nearby. Suspicion was aroused when F. W. Brooks, one of the tenants in the apartment, grappled with a stranger whom he intercepted going into a closet on the first floor. The intruder slipped out of his overcoat and es- caped. The police were notified and went to the scene, when the fire, which had begun to burn briskly, was discovered. It is believed the fire was started to create a panic so that the building could be robbed during the excite- ment. There are twenty families living in the building. Rebel Leaders Get Jobs. Havana, Feb. 1.—Generals Aren- cibia and Baldomero Acosta, ‘well known rebel leaders, have been given positions with the government. ‘The appointments have caused some ad- verse comment. BRIEF BITS OF NEWS. The latest advices say that Count Tolstoi is steadily improving. The Russian evacuation of Mauchu- ria began Thursday with the depar- ture of the Moscow regiment. General William Shakespeare, sol- dier, editor, lawyer and banker, is dead at Kalamazoo, Mich, from wounds recefved in the Civil war, President Roosevelt will deliver an oration at the dedication of the Me- Kinley memorfal monument at Can- ton, O., the last week in September. The Indiana senate has passed the Bland bill, which provides for a 2- cent railroad fare with no excess charge allowed for failure to purchase tickets. 5 It is estimated that the total ex- penditure for all forms of education In this country, public and private, .in the year 1905, reached the sum of $376,996,472. 2 President Roosevelt is having made a full length portrait which is to be placed in the peace palace of The Hague. The gift will be from a group of peace friends in Europe. Leonard W. Bullock, undoubtedly the oldest locomotive engineer in point of service on the Chicago, Mil- waukee and St. Paul railway, died suddenly at Racine, Wis. Mr. Bullock has been in continuous service since 1869. Byron Webster, former editor of the Marshalltown (Ia.) Statesman, is dead. He was the first editor to sug- gést the name of Grover Cleveland for the presidency upon the election of Mr. Cleveland as governor of New York in 1884, According to a statement issued by the bureau of statistics of the depart- ment of commerce and labor the ex- ports of manufactures from the Unit- ed States In the year just ended aggregated $719,000,000 and formed 41 per cent of the total exports. July, 46%c. chickens, 1lc; springs, 9c. MARKET QUOTATIONS. Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Jan, 31.—Wheat—May, 80%c; July, 81%c; Sept., 79%c. On track—No. 1 hard, 85%c; No..1 North- ern, 83%c; No. 2 Northern, 81%@ 81%c; No. 3 Northern, 79% @80c. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Jan. 31.—~Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, 83¢c; No, 1 Northern, 82%c; No. 2 Northern, 81c; May, 8llc; July, 81%c; Sept., 79%c. Flax—To arrive, on track and in store, $1.22%; Jan., $1.22; May, $1.- 24%; July, $1.28% St. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, Jan. 31.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $5.50@6.25; common to g00d, $4.00@5.00; good to cholce cows and heifers, $3.60@4.75; veals, $4.50@ 6.00. Hogs—$6.65@6.75. Sheep—Weth- ers, $4.75@6.15; good to prime spring lambs, $6.50@7.25. Chicago Grain and Provislons. Chicago, Jan. 31.—Wheat—May, 78%¢c; July, 78%c. Corn—May, 46%c; Oats—May, 89%c; July, 86%c. Pork—May, $17.35; July, $17.50. Flax—May, $1.20. Butter—Creamer- les, 21@81%c; dairies, 20@28c. Eggs —23@26¢c. Poultry—Turkeys, 12¢; Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago, Jan. 81.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.00@6.90; cows and heifers, $1.50@ 5.15; 4.70; Texans, $3.60@4.50; calves, $6.25 @8.00. Hogs—Mixed and butchers,’ $6.65@6.92%; good heavy, 6.97%%; rough heavy, $6.60@6.75; light,! ' $6.65@6.90; pigs, $6.00@6.6 $3.60@5.75; lambs, $4.35@7. stockers and feeders, $2.50@ $6.35@ Sheep,' | el e — e