Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 14, 1907, Page 2

f i B Low Rates West Bound BULLE T I N Great Northern Railway One way rates dailly March 1st to April 30th. Round trip homeseekers rates the first and third Tuesdays dur- ing February, March and April. i For rates and information apply to E. E. Chamberlain Local Agent THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED BVERY AFTERNOON, OFFICIAL PAPER---CITY OF BEMIDJI BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By A. KAISER. Entered In the postofiice at Bemidjl. Minn., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM g Shadow Etiquette, ““T saluted the Kafir chief respect- Mally and hearty,” said the saflor. “Can you imagine my surprise when he glve me a kick? “‘Get off my shadder,” he says. “‘Wot? “‘Get off my shadder.’ “I was standing, by crinus, on his shadder, the shadder of his stomach. I skipped from there to the face. He groaned. When I got on to sunlit ground again he says to me: “'Didn't you never have no bringin’ op? Look at you now, lengthenin’ out your shadow longer'n mine. Crouch, tonsarn you, or I'll warm your hide with this here club.’” The sallor gave a loud laugh and smptied his glass of milk. “Them Kaffirs,” he said, “regards thelr shadders as part of themselves. | A polite Kaffir would no more walk on another’s shadder than a polite Ameri- can would hit a lady. They have a regular shadder etlquette. You mustn’t on no account let your shadder be longer than a superlor's. You must crouch to make it smaller, and that there crouch for the purpose of dimin- ishin’ the shadder Is thought by the Bpencerian philosophers—I don’t say I think so, mind—to be the origin of the bow.”—New Orleans Times-Democrat. Much Law, Poor Case. Among lawyers there is a saying that in the trial of a case an attorney If light on facts must be heavy on law. The other day an attorney was prepar- Ing to leave his office in one of the big office buildings to go to the courthouse to try a case. From the shelves of his library he had taken many large law books containing decistons and opin- fons of higher courts. At intervals a boy went in and out of the door, and each time he bore in his arms a stack of the books, which he carrled to an express wagon that stood in the street below. The attorney was to use the books in the courtroom. Another law- yer, who 18 of southern birth and who always addresses his friends with some army title, watched the boy as he went in and out carrying the law books. Then he dug his hands deep into his trousers pockets and said to the lawyer: “Well, Al’ll sweah, kunnel, you must have no case at all”—Kansas City Times. Snow and Rain. The first man to whom it ever oc- curred to find out how much rain was represented by a given fall of snow was Alexander Brice of Kirknewton, who {n March, 1765, made a simple ex- periment with the contents of a stone jug driven face downward into over #ix inches of snow. What he learned was that a greater or less degree of cold or of wind when the snow falls and its “lying a longer or shorter time on the ground” will occasion a differ- ence in the welght and in the auantitv or water produced, “but if,” he added, “I may trust to the above trials, which I endeavored to perform with care, snow newly fallen, with a moderate gale of wind, freezing cold, will pro- duce a quantity of water equal to one- tenth part of its bulk.” So that a fall of snow of ten inches represents a rainfall of one inch.—London Chroni- cle. The Adder. A full grown adder may measure two feet In length and about slx inches around the thickest part of its body. Its movements are sluggish, and of course the idea that it is capable of transferring its head from one extrem- ity to the other every six months is due simply to superstition. The fact is | that the tall of this snake does not terminate in a point, as with ophidians generally, but s stumpy and resem- bles the head so much that it is diffi- cult for an observer sltuated at a dls- tance of a few yards to distinguish the one from the other; hence the story of its being two headed, the fallacy of which no intelligent observer could fail to detect.—Ploneer. Courtesy. The parvenu stood it till he could stand it no longer. “James,” he crled out pitéously, “tell me the worst! You find my table man- ners execrable!” But his new butler, bowing first with stately condescension, only replied: “As a matter of professional courte- sy Hl cannot hentertain, much less hexpress, hany hopinion which might seem in hanyway to reflect on my predecessor 'ere.” And he bowed agatn and was silent.— Puck, The Wings of Time. Methuselah was walking in his gar- den. “My goodness,” he exclaimed sudden- 1y, “there’s another flower on that cen- tury plant! Why, it seems but yester- day since T plucked a blossom from it.” He walked slowly toward an oak tree | 200 years old which he had tenderiy raised from an acorn. “Ah, me,” he mused, flles!”—Harper’s Weekly. “how time The Larger Class. “Of course,” sald the seeker after knowledge, “we seldom hear ‘thee’ and ‘thou’ nowadays. They’re used mostly by poets, aren’t they?” “No,” replied the editor; “they’re used mostly by people who think they’re poets.”—Catholic Standard and | Times. Prudence. Dentlst—I've filled all your teeth that have cavities, sir. Mahoney—Well, thin, fill th’ rist av thim too. Thin whin th’ cavities come they'll be al- ready filled, b’gobs!—Puck. Don't judge a man by his failures in life, for many a man fails because he 1s too honest to succeed.—-Arkadelphia (Ark.) Southern Standard. Courts of Love. “Courts of love” were established in the middle ages, when chivalry was at i its height and love the serious occupa- tlon of life among the higher class of soclety. The first “court of love” was established in the south of France in the twelfth century and was composed fot knights, poets and ladies, and their i decislons on subtle questions connected with affairs of the heart were given with great formality. * The future of at this time. We also have lots for sale. CITY LOT During the year 1906 we sold more lots in Bemidji than any year previous. those intending to make this their home should not fail to purchase residence lots For further particulars write or call Bemidji Townsite and Im- Bemidji is assured and a few good business THREATENS T RESIGN POSES CONSTRUCTION OF CANAL BY CONTRACT. JAUSES DELAY IN PASSING ON BIDS DETERMINED TO SEVER CONNEG: .TION WITH WORK IF ANY & OFFER IS ACCEPTED. ‘Washington, Feb. 8 —The adminis- tration has been brought face to face with the alternative of rejecting all #Ads for the construction of the Pan- ama candl. by contract or losing the services of Chief Engineer John F. Stevens. This is the reason for the delay of President Roosevelt, Secre- tary Taft and Chairman Shonts of the canal commission in acting on the Oliver bid. An effort has been made to get Mr. Stevens to change his mind, but he has continued obdurate and the indications are that the adminis- tration will accede to his request and the construction will be continued by the government. This information in regard to the position taken by Mr. Stevens comes from a source that cannot he doubt- ed, but it has created some surprise on account of testimony given by Mr. Stevens before the senate committee on interoceanic canals a year ago. He then sald that he favored Bullding the Canal by Contract. He was of the opinion that contrac- tors would be in a better position to deal with the question of laborers. Since then he has gone over the canal plans carefully and he now expresses the bellef that the canal can be con- structed by the government within a period of ten years. His friends have advised him that if a contract is let for construction he will be robbed of the credit of building this great water- way. Frequent exchanges of cable- grams between Washington and the isthmus have resulted in a demand by Mr. Stevens for the acceptance of his resignation if the contract is awarded. It is asserted by certaln senators who have taken an unusual interest in all matters relating to the canal that if one of the bids for canal comstruc- tion is accepted it will mean that the administration has determined to dis- SIXTY BOYS ON ' BOARD, Bchoolship Saratoga Has Lively Ex: perience at Sea. Delaware Breakwater, Del,, Feb. 12, ~—Storm swept and leaking the Penn- sylvania schoolship Saratoga, which left Philadelphia Jan, 22 for a winter’s cruise in the West Indies, was towed Into the harbor here in distress by the tug Asa W. Hughes. On Jan. 27, when 200 miles north of Bermuda, the old frigate was struck by a northwest gale, which sent tha vessel floundering through seas which for a time threatened to engulf her. For days the Saratoga was hove to, but the seas continued to strike the vessel's blunt bow until a leak was sprung. Commander Atwater put all available hands to the pumps and, to the young seamen’s credit, none hesi- tated to do all possible to assist in bringing the vessel back to port. As the Bermuda islands were still 100 miles distant after the storm had spent its fury a course was shaped for the Delaware Breakwater. The Saratoga will be towed back to Philadelphia as soon as possible for a survey and repalrs. There are about sixty boys on the vessel and they have had an experience they never expected. The Saratoga is an old time frigate built at the Portsmouth (N. H.) navyyard in 1842. IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE. QIrl Terrorist Saved From Death by Father’s Appeal. St. Petersburg, Feb. 1?2.—The trial of Mlles. Kilmova and Terentiva, im- plicated in the plot to blow up Pre- mier Stolypin with bombs at his coun- try home Aug. 26, 1906, took place in the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul here. The accused, who declined the assistance of counsel, were condemned to death, but at the request of Mlle. Kilmova’s father, who is a councillor of the empire from Ryazan and who sent a letter asking clemency for his misguided daughter, the sentences were commuted to hard labor for life THOUSANDS IN WILD PANIC 8HOCK OF EXPLOSION AT WOOL WICH (ENG.) ARSENAL FELT FORTY MILES DISTANT. ‘Woolwich, Eng., Feb. 32.—A large hole in the ground is all that marks the site of the chemical research de- partment of the Woolwich arsenal and the cordite magazine, which exploded early in the day with such terrific force that the concussion was felt in towns forty miles away and the whole pose of Mr. Stevens as the director of the canal construction. DISCUSS CANAL CONTRACT. No Decision Reached by President and Secretary Taft. ‘Washington, Feb. 8.—Secretary Taft held a conference during the day with the president regarding the Panama canal contract for the purpose of de- termining upon a course of procedure. The president and secretary have be- fore them the completed bid of Will- iam J. Oliver and his associates for the construction of the canal. After the conference Secretary Loeb gave out the following statement: “The bid of the Oliver-McDonald- Plerce combination has been received and examined and meets the formal requirements. Mr. Paul D. Cravath, on behalf of his clients, the McArthur- Gillespie combination, has requested a hearing before final action is taken. In addition to granting this hearing the secretary of war and the isthmian canal commission will make as thor- ough an examination as possible into the qualifications, experience, business standing and achievements of Mr. Oli- ver and his associates and into the re- provement Company. H. A. SIMONS, Agent. Swedback Block, Bemnidji. sponsibility of the sureties. Secretary Taft and the commission will probably need a fortnight to complete full ex- amination of the bid report to the president.” Secretary Taft later in the day made known to Mr. Oliver the result of his talkk with the president and framed a letter to Judge O’Brien, Oliver’s coun” sel, informing him just how the mat ter stood. This letter stated, among other things, that the president was very much inclined to give the con- tract to Mr. Oliver and his assoclates, but that he would not surrender his right to reject all bids. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS. Opposition Parties Well In the Lead In Russla. St. Petersburg, Feb. 8.—The oppo- sition parties are well in the lead in the elections in European Russia, hav- ing, on the hasis of the returns up to noon, twenty-four seats in parliament assured and seventy-six practically certain. The Conservatives have five assured and thirty-nine probable. The returns from the Caucasus and Si- beria, which are only beginning to ar- rive, Indicate that the Social-Demo- crats and perhaps the Social-Revolu- tionists dominate the deputations. In Poland, everywhere outside of the cit- les. the Natlonalists have been vic- torious. Harbor Filled With Ice. New York, Feb. 3.—For the first time this winter the harbor is com- pletely filled with floating ice. All in. coming steamerg have heavy coatings. of ice caused by the freezing of flying spray. On board the steamer Seneu: which arrived from Manila by way Boston, the Chinese crew were clad in, thin cotton clothing and some in bare feet were breaking up the ice about the decks. The Reason For It. “No,” sald the imbittered person, ‘“‘when I want financlal assistance I go to strangers. I do not ask friends or relatives.” “Well,” answered the logical man, “maybe that's the best way. Friends and relatives are in a position to keep posted on a man's record.”—Washing- FOLEYS ‘Maltes Kidneys fl‘lll;‘dfl' Right countryside was thrown into a panic owing to the belief that a violent earthquake had occurred. There was no loss of life, but buildings for miles around were more or less damaged by the explosion. Within a few minutes after the ex- plosion thousands ‘of terror stricken people, many of them half clad, thronged towards the arsenal. There were large holes in the walls of neigh- boring houses and on all sides shat- tered doors and windows and wrecked roofs testified to the appalling force of the explosion of cordite and chem- Icals with which the arsenal-and maga- zine were stocked. These buildings were practically swept away, the big blocks of stone of which they were constructed being scattered for hun- dreds of yards on all sides. The people of Braintree, forty miles away, were thrown into a panic by the shock of the explosion, while in nearer towns windows were shattered and chimneys demolished. SHOTS CAME FROM THE TOWN. Discharged Negro Says Texans Flred on Fort Brown, ‘Washington, Feb. 12.—The “shoot- ing up” of the town of Brownsville, Tex., was in the form of an attack upon the garrison at Fort Brown, ac- cording to the testimony given by Mingo Sanders, former first sergeant of Company B, Twenty-fifth infantry, before the senate committee on mili- tary affalvs. Sanders’ story created something of a stir in the committee, as he said that while running from his quarters to Company B barracks after being awakened by the firing on the night of Aug. 13 the shooting was going on and it came from.the town and was toward the hospital on the milltary reservation. He said bullets were whizzing over his head. This is the first direct testimony given by any of the discharged negro soldiers that the fire came from the town. “I heard some one yell ‘fall in,’” he. sald. “Then some one shouted to get the guns. Somebody answered that they could not get the gums, as the racks were locked.. Then Lieutenant Greer, I knew his volce, said, ‘break the racks open. Likely to Last Six Weeks. Chicago, Feb. 13.—The:second trial of C. P. Shea and other labor leaders on charges of conspiracy growing out of the teamsters’ strike of 1905 com- menced during the day before Judge Kavanagh. 1t is believed that the trial will be somewhat shorter than the first trial, but it will probably con- tinue for a month or six weeks. Asks Big Sum of Field Estate. Chicago, Feb. 12—The probate court has been petitioned by John R. Thompson, county treasurer, to enter an order directing the executors of the estate of the late Marshall Field to pay to the county treasurer $2,097,796 as the personal property taxes from 1899 to 1906 assessed against the es: tate of Mr. Field. Shadeless Forests. Large tracts of dense forests in Aus- tralia are practically shadeless. Many kinds of trees In that strange country turn their edges instead of the flat sur- face of the leaves to the sun, and thus one may stand under a tree of enor- mous size and be as fully exposed to the sun as though he were in the open ‘plain, -~ Travel through these forests 18 said to be exceedingly arduous work, as the trees, while they do not cut off the sun, prevent the breeze from reaching the ground, and thus the trav eler experiences a stifling heat. . CORRUPTIONIS ALLEGED BOLDLY ATTACKS VENEZU- ELAN OFFICIALS. COMPLAINT FILED WITH GOVERNMENT -ACCUSES LEADING POLITICIANS OF DEFRAUDING AN AMER- ICAN COMPANY. Caracas, Feb. 9, via Willemstad, Isl- and of Curacao, Feb. 12.—The boldest attack on alleged Venezuelan govern- ment corruption ever recorded has just been made by Rudolph Dolge, the ex-American consular agent here, res# ident director of the Orinoco corpora- tion and secretary of the United States commission on Venezuelan claims. Mr. Dolge has filed with the government a lengthy exposure of the complicity of certaln prominent officers in at- tempting to rob the corporation of its immensely valuable rights in the Orin- oco delta. Printed copies of the docu- ment are being distributed widely, be- cause the censored local mswspapers cannot publish the charges In order to avoid causing any embarrassment at Washington Mr. Dolge has pre- sented his resignation as consular agent of the United States at Caracas to Thomas P. Moffatt, the American consul at La Guayra. In the document filed Mr. Dolge re- cltes a long list of alleged wrongs for which prominent politicians are blamed. The latest aggression com- plained of by Mr. Dolge is that the authoritles consented to the transfer to a New York syndicate known as the Orinoco Lumber company of part of the property which, he asserts, ac- cording to the decisions of both the Venezuelan supreme court and the International arbitration conference, belongs to the Orinoco corporation. Local Americans declare that Mr. Dolge, who is the oldest son of Alfred Dolge of Dolgeville, Cal,, has present: ed his case very clearly and in the only manner possible under the cir- cumstances. EXPLAIN CANAL CONTRACT. Taft and Shonts Appear. Before House Committee. ‘Washington, Feb. 12.—Secretary Taft, Chairman Shonts of the isth- mian canal commission and R. R. Rogers, general counsel for the com- mission, appeared before the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce to explain the proposed ca- nal contract and the plan to merge the Panama Rallway company’s man- agement with the canal commission. Mr. Rogers explained that the chief purpose of the contract is to permit the government to avail itself of the practical experfence and efficient la- bor organizations of an association of contractors. The percentage to be paid the contractors is to be only on the cost of labor and not on supplies and equipment, which are to be sup- plied by the government. In discussing cement Mr. Rogers sald there had been an investigation of stone on the isthmus thought de- sirable for cement and it may be de- cided later to have the contractors manufacture cement on - the canal zone. The contract is so worded that the cement may be obtained in what- ever way the commission may deem best. 3 Small hand tools are the only sup- plles which the contractor will supply under the contract. HOUSE ACTION DISAPPROVED. Senate Committee Re-Establishes Pen- sion Agencies. ‘Washington, Feb. 12.—The eighteen pension agencies In the country which the house abolished in favor of the concentration of the disbursement of all pension expenditures in Washing- ton will be rehabilitated if the actlon of the senate committse on pensions s sustained. The senate committee decided to recommend an amendment to the pension bill so as to restore all the agencies and to make pro- vision for their further support. The tommittee also decided to recommend en additional appropriation of $8,000,- 000 for the increased expenditure made necessary for the passage of the service pension bill. The action on the service pension question had much to do with the change regarding agencies, as it was the opinion of the wembers of the committee that the Increased labor made necessary by the new legislation would render it Impracticable to do all the work in one office, as contemplated by the house. ADVANCE IN CRUDE OIL. Price of Kansas Product Goes Up One || Cent a Barrel. Independence, Kan.,, Feb. 12.—The price of mid-continent crude ofl has been advanced 1 cent for all grades by the Prairie Oil and Gas company, making the highest price now 40 cents and the lowest 27. This is one of the most important developments in this fleld in a long time, as it shows that the bottom has been reached and the reaction started. Marietta. O., Feb. 12.—The heaviest single advance in oil ever made by the Standard Oil company was an- nounced during the day, amber or deep oil being advanced 16 cents per barrel and shallow ofl § cents. Golf aud the Liver. Golf is the greatest of all games. It i the only recreation that {s at one and the same time health glving and a complete preoccupation without being unduly physically exhaustive. But & am profoundly convinced that it is far better for & man’s llver that he should play a poor game than a good one. I know from personal experience that it 18 far better for the liver to play a really bad game. Nothing stirs up the liver like the Irritation, the excitements and the paroxysms. of a really bad game.—London Graphic. FRIEND TO FRIEND The personal recommendations of peo ple who have been cured of coughs and colds by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy have done more than all else to make it & staple article of trade and commerce over & large part of the civilized world. Barker’s Drug Store FOLEY’S HONEY woTAR The original LAXATIVE cough remedy, For coughs, colds, throat and lung troubles. No opiates. Non-alcoholic, Good for everybody. Sold everywhere. The genuine FOLEY'S HONEY and TAR isin aYellow package. Refuse substitutes, Prepared only by Foley & Company, Chicago. Barker’s Drug Store. ORIND Laxative Fruit Syrup Pleasant to take The new laxative. Does not gripe or nauseate. Cures stomach and liver troubles and chronic con- stipation by restoring the natural action of the stom- ach, liver and bowels. Refuse substitutes. Price 500, WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. No Advertisoinent Accepted For Less Than 15 Cents. Cash Must Accompany All Out Of Town Orders HELP WANTED. e WANTED—For U. 8. army able bodied, unmarried men be tween ages of 21 and 85, citi- zens of TUnited States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write English. For in- formation apply to Recruiting Officer, Miles block, Bemidji, Minnesota. WANTED — Saw mill hards. Lumber pilers, lumber grad- ers, planing mill machinery men, river drivers. Steady work for good men the year around. Apply John O’Brien Lumber Co., Somers, Montana, WANTED: For the U. 8. Marine Corps;_men between ages 2I ard 85. An opportunity to see the world. For full infor- mation apply in person or by letter to 208 Third Street Be- midji, Minn, WANTED: WANTED— A bright hustler with a taste for photography can get a good opening with A. A, Richardson, 208 S. Miss. Phone 306, Girl for general housework, Inquire at Ber- man Emperium. WANTED: Competens girl for general house work. Inquire 718 Beltrami avenue. 2 WANTED—Cook and waitress. Inquire at Lakeshore Hotel. = FOR SALE. e ST ToRl e e L e ol 'OR SALE—A good fresh milch cow. TInquire 406 Minn Ave, FOR SALE— Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you on short notice. FOR SALE—Magnificent moose head, mounted; will be sold cheap Inquire at this office. FOR RENT. FOR RENT: Furnished room in modern house. 700 Bemidii Ave. Thersare more McQall Patterns sold inthe Unised sates i OF oy Gibee mak ofpartern, Thia s 00 icEount of their siyle, accuracy and simphcity. MoCell’s Magasine(The Queen of Fashion) har oo e e Ladicl iapne, o0t year's subscription (13 numbers) coxts £ 0 cenfe, Laten: {umnber, 8 COmE@s Every subscriber gets & McCall Far o Froe, Subicribs today. » . Handsome preriluma o o e o stogu(of oo & MISCELLANE OUS. Do oo AU A SIS WANTED: A few more lady customers for shampooing, manicuring and facial massage. Orders receive prompt atten- tion. 508 Minn, Ave. S. flag up stairs. Mrs. W. H. Parker. PUBLIC LIBRARY — Open Tuesdays and Saturdays, 2:30 to6 p, m. Thursdays 7 to 8 p. m. also. Library in base- ment of Court House, Miss Mabel Kemp, librarian. 9) and Premiun Catalogue (showing 400 premium: € froes Address THE McCALL CO., Naw Vori PROFESSIONAL Always Remember the Full Name é %/&fmbmue ..CARDS.. LAWYER . WM. B. MATTHEWS ATTORNEY AT LAW Practices before the United States Supreme Court—Court, of Claims—The United States General Land Office—Indian Office and Con- gress. Special attention given to Land Con- tests—Procurement of Patents and Indian Claims. =Refer to the members of the Minne- sota Delegation in Crongress. Offices: 420 New York Avenue, Washington, D. C D. H. FISK Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office oppocite Hotel Markham. P.J. Russell Attorney at Law BEMIDJ, « = = = = [INN. E. E, McDonald ATTORNEY AT LAW Bemidjl, Minn. Office: Swedback Block PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. uinine Tablets Cure a Cold in One Day Cure Grip in Two Days onevery Dr. Rowland Gilmore Physician and Surgeon Office: Iiles Block DR. WARNINGER - VETERINARY SURGEON lephone Number 209 Third St., one block west of 1st Nat’l Bank DRAY AND TRANSFER. Wes Wright, Dray and Transfer, Just Received A large shipment of Singer and Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma- chines. . The best and most beautiful line of cabinets ever carried in the city. Also a Phone 40. y complete line of Pianos, Organs nodl 408 Beloani A ve. and Sheet Music at popular Tom Smart prices. Repairs for sewing g’l:g;g‘Nb;‘f'gg" | %flm;’x’:{ machines of all kinds, F. C. CHASE S —— DRAY AND TRANSFER BISIAR,VANDER J| ™" *""5ic 5™ Pone DENTISTS. LIP & COMPANY Dr. R. B. Foster, 311 Minn. Ave. pa%&RgF o Dn%nltznglssgux. Phone 819 Bemidiji DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist First National Bank Build’g. Telephone No. 230 to the driver of the clty sprinkling Like All the Rest. “1 suppose,” sald the curlous old lady GRS, WINSLOW'S cart, “that you only follow this busi- ness for the money there s in 1t?” “Yes, madam,” sald the driver of-the cart; “I frankly confess I' am out for the dust.”—Baltimore Amq e SOUTHING STRUPS PETLRSTRE 1t soothes the a11"Painy ‘sures il colio and 8 e O TWENTYFIVE OENTS A BOTTLE®