Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 15, 1907, Page 4

— PINE LUMBER IS SCARGE; LESS THAN LAST YEAR NorthernPine Manufacturers’ Associa- tion Also Reports Small Amounts of Stock on Hand. St. Paul, Aug. 15.—Startling reduc- tion in the amount of pine lumber to be produced this season was of the sec- an- nounced by the report retary at the semi-annual meeting of the Northern Pine Manufacturers’ association held yesterday at the West hotel in Minneapolis. A de- crease of 240,000,000 feet over last year is reported. Secretary J.E. Rhodes has been preparing the figures from reports gathered from all the members of the association. Twenty-six members report a decrease amounting to 290,- 000,000 feet. Nineteen mills report practically the same cut as kst sea- son, and eight report an increase amounting to 59,500,000. Nearly all the Minneapolis mills and those far- ther down the river show a decrease. The total stock of lumber on hand Aug. 1 this year was 852,317,578, feet, as against 965,0799,774 feet at the same time last year. The short- age is thus very great in both stock and production. Only three of the Minneapolis sawmills are running now on account of the inability to get the logs down with the present low water. One of the mills is running only with part of its machinery and another will run for a few days only, making only one that has enough logs in sight to warrant running at full capacity. Only routine business was trans- acted at the meeting of the associa- tion. The present high prices and the increase in freight rates subjects of general discussion. will were Advance Fall Styles. Make your home for advance styles at the Berman Emporium, the lead- ing dry goods house. You will find the store filled with the newest selection of advance fall styles in dress goods, cloaks, suits, skirts, waists, millinery} and ladies’ furnishings. And their aim will be to make you feel at home and you should make your visits to their store a pleasure whether you buy or not. The Berman Emporium is}*always up to date and you can. visit the store and find the latest in styles. Much Interest in Meeting Henry Stechman, the newly-elect- ed secretary of the Beltrami County Old Settlers’ association, spent yes- terday in the city and returned to his home last evening. Mr. Stechman states that there is a universal interest being shown in |« the meeting of the association to be held in Bemidji on September 26, and that he is certain there will be a large attendance. SCHOOL BOARD DEFERS ERECTING NEW BUILDING Residents of Mill Park Addition Agree With School Board to Use Busses. A meeting of the Bemidji school board was held Tuesday evening, at which several matters of importance were considered, among other things the proposed erection of a school building in Mill Park addition to the city. Abeut twenty residents of Mill Park were in attendance at the meeting and joined in the general discussion relative to establishing the school. It was suggested that the board postpone action in erecting the build- ing and use busses this winter to take the children to and from the school in Bemidji and their homes, the advantage in this arrangement being that they would have access to a graded school in the city, which would be denied the scholars in the new building. With a clear understanding that this action would not prevent the building of the proposed school at a later date, if desired, it was decided to try the use of busses. Lawn Social Saturday Afternoon. ‘The ladies of the Lutheran church will give a lawn social at the resi- dence of Thomas Johnson Saturday afternoon and evening. Ice cream and cake will be served. A cordial | | JH Leces, Ribbons, = Embroidery| feta and Plaids. up to 75¢, at at..... = great opportunity. % S - 2 oy v i JARKET- DAY BARGAL Saturday, August 17,1907 /e BERMAN EMPORIUM Will make this first market day in our city memorable to all who visit our store on that day by the following bargains: Skirts - One lot worth up to $5,75, Saturday your choice MOW' siis 5 5os 5 imes wisinss wetas s sieiers scosars SIesaTe seios sieriofs o Some low prices on our extensive line of skirts in latest advanced fall styles in Panama, Voile, Serge, Mohair, Taf- W aists One lot white and colored, all this season’s style, - One lot beautifully trimmed Belts - One.lot worth to 35¢ I now $5 19 worth 390 20 per cent off on all our magnificent line of waist, China M Silk, Taffeta, Lace, Crepe Dechane, Lawn 20 per cent discount on every article in our store. This sale will last through August. Dress Goods . 20 per cent off on our elegant well selected line of Dress All our Cotton, Panama and dainty Wash Fabrics Our large line of this sea- Taffeta, Panama, Mohair, in all colors, Goods. are of this season’s | son’s Voile, Wool, ast selection. also Silk are included in this sale. Suits and Coats Gne thirq off on our Suits and Coats Muslin Underwear All our bea}utiful line Muslin Underwear at one fifth off Shoes, Oxfords, Slippers for Ladies, Misses a every pair. nd Children, You can save once fifth cn Choice of our elegant stock. You can not afford to miss this « New Delts, Bags., : Combs MAY BE WITH US ENTIRE THREE DAYS OF FAIR Congressman Halvor Steenerson Writes Letter Accepting Invitation To Speak Here September 26th. Congressman Steenerson has writ- ten the Beltrami County Agricul- tural association as follows concern- ing the invitation sent him relative to speaking at the county fair, on the first day, September 26: “Crookston, August 13. A. G. Rutledge, Esq., Secretary, Bemidji, Minn. “My Dear Mr. Rutledge:—I have your esteemed favor of the 6th instant inviting me to be present at the County Fair to be held at Bemidji September 26th, 27th and 28th, and in reply I would say that I accept the invitation with thanks and shall be with you on the 26th and probably on the following days of the Fair. “I have the honor to remain, “Yours sincerely, —H. Steenerson.” Squiers Coming Home. W. H. Squiers, who has been ab- sent on the “Ould Sod” for the past two months, has written to A.O’Kel- liher of Blackduck that he intends to leave Ireland on Amgust 29th for America and will land in the “Duck” just as quickly as the “too too cars” can bring him. This is good news to the fair management, who are desirous of having Billy” officiate at the tent where the head- quarters of the “Blackduck Hand- car” club will be located. FOUR INDIANS DROWNED IN MISSISSIPPI RIVER Two Women and Two Children Lose Lives in “Father of Waters” Near Bena. Bena, Minn,, Aug. 15.—(Special to Pioneer.)—When attempting to cross the Mississippi river at the mouth of Leech river today in a canoe Mrs. Jack Nason, her sister and two children, all Chippewa Indians, were drowned. The two women with four children invitation is extended to all. started to paddle across the river to Anoka Point to meet Mrs. Nason’s husband and were well out in the river when the canoe suddenly cap- sized throwing the entire party into the water. Two of the children were rescued by river drivers. The river is being dragged but as yet none of the bodies have been recovered. The cause of the accident is not definitely known. The women were said to be ‘experts at handling the canoe, so it is presumed that the children in their playfulness had rocked the canoe and thereby cap- sized it. Get in Your Ads. for the Fair Premium List. The committee having in charge the advertising patronage for the premium list for the county fair have about completed the work of soliciting for same and the printing ‘the list will be taken up at once. Parties desiring space in the book should see the undersigned at once, as positions will be given according to order of receiving ads. The book will be a good adver- tising medium and the advertisers will be pleased with the investment of an ad in the list. —Clyde J. Pryor, —Chris Christianson, —E. L. Oberg, Committee. Coming Attraction. The famous comedians, Bob and Eva McGinley, who are well known here, will appear here August 17, in a fine vaudevillée performance. This company is now playing to big crowds all along this line, and have a great show 'this season. Miss Lezette Hoskins, the New York star, singer, dancer and mimic, and Mr. Edmonr] Mlller, the Chicago musical wonder, is with the company this season. Ten -Years In Bed “For ten years I was confined to my bed with diseasg of my kidneys,” writes R. A. Gray, J. P of Oakvilie, Ind. “It was so severe that I could not move part of the time, I consulted the very best medical skill avail- able, butcould get no relief until Foley’s Kidney Cure was recom- meénded to me. It has been a God send to me.”—E.A. Barker. For Sale Cheap. One acre lot with improvements. Inquire of P. F. Flake, 1207 Norton Ave., Bemidji. Wpackage, " Detroit and Return $12.00 Via the South Shore; tickets on sale leaving Duluth, September 8th, 11th, 15th and 20th,_connecting at St. Ignace with the elegant steamers of the D. & C. N. Co. To Buffalo} $2.00 higher. Linfit three weeks. For sleeping car and steamer reser- vations apply to A. J. Perrin, General Agent, Duluth, Minn. Nymore Council Appropriates $150. The village council of the Village of Nymore has appropriated to the city of Bemidji $150 to assist in the building of the road which runs east from the M. & I. track and is on the line between Bemidji and Nymore. City Engineer M. D. Stoner has charge of the work being done on this road. For Sale. 40 acres of good Farm Land for Sale near Lavinia, 90 rods from head of lake. Fair timber, some good Spruce and Hardwood. Price $10.00 per acre. Part cash, balance 40 years at 4 per cent. Joining land sold for $30 per acre. J. J. Opsahl, Phone 303-2. Lavinia, Minn. Hay Fever And Summer Colas Victims of hay fever will experience great benefit by taking Foley’s Honey and Tar, as it stops difficult breathing immediately and heals the inflamed air passages, and even if it should fail to cure you it will give instant relief.” The genuine isin a E. A. Barker. IMMUNITY PROMISED Chicago and Alton Rallroad Will Not -Be Prosecuted. Chicago, Aug. 1'—Immunity has been granted to the Chicago and Al- ton for its part in connection with the illegal rebates for which the Standard-Ofl company of Indiana re- cently was fined $29,240,000 by Judge Landis at Chicago. This fact has be- come known coincident with the re- turn to Washington of Attorney Gen- eral Bonaparte, who is about to start proceedings in the direction of crim- inal prosécution of anti-trust law of- fenders if a victim worthy of convic- tion can be found. It appears that former Attorney General Moody, under whose direction the Standard OIl cases recently reach- ing a climax at Chicago were institut=| ed, used the Chicago and Alton to gain the information upon which in- dictments originally were returned. Special Counsel Morrison, Tormerly United States district attorney for the district of Chicago, it is understood, promised the Altow’” immunity from prosecution in return for the |nlormn~ tlon furnished. STANDARD UIL DOWN Price of Steck Brops Sevety- seven Points in a Week. OTHER SECURITIES SUFFER St. Paul and Amalgamated Copper Touch the Lowest Point in Several Years—Rally Follows Anothzr Wave of Liquidation. New York, Aug. 1 —For a time there was .a recession in the wave of liquidation which for several days had been depressing the price of se- curitles, but before midday the pres: sure had been renewed and quotations in some instances were a point below Monday’s close. Prominent among these were Reading, Canadian Pacific and Great Northern preferred, while exceptionally St. Louis Southwestern preferred declined 6. In the early trading Standard Oil sold down to 423, a decline of 77 in a week. This is the low record price in many TS, . After midday Amalgamated Copper and St. Paul fell to 70 and 118%, re- spectively, which was the lowest in several years. A rally followed in which the general list was lifted well above Monday’s final figures. After 1 o’clock the market took on a buoyant tone and material advances were made in leading stocks. Frac- tlonal declines from the high figures were recorded just before the close. SEES NO CAUSE FOR ALARM Taft's Attention Called to-Rockefeller Interview. New York, Aug. 1" .—The attention of.Secretary of War Taft was called by ‘a reporter to an interview with John D. Rockefeller in which Mr. Rockefeller was quoted as predicting that the “runaway policy of the pres- ent administration toward great busi- ness carporations of all kinds can have only one result—disaster to the country, finaneial depression and financial chaos.” Mr. Rockefeller was also quoted as saying that Secretary Taft and Governor Hughes were delib- erate and safe men and that he be- leved that Mr. Taft would not be guided by the beliefs and policies of a predecessor. ‘When Mr. Taft was asked by a re- porter for hig opinion on this subject ‘he sald: “I haven't followed the market in years. I must see the president be- fore 1 can say anything about this Rockefeller crisis. “I'll. say this much, however. It does scem a bit strange that the ad- ‘ministration which up to a very short time ago, when I left ifor the woods of Canada, was heralded around the world as the most prosperous in the history of the American republic, should now be on the brink ef ruin. Don't 4t hit you that way?” e T R e S (e 'PLANNING FOR FALL TRADE Heavy Demand on Treasury for Nioncy of Small Denominations. Aashington, Aug. 14 e ek ably Tever was a time In midsummer when there were so many prepara- tions on the part of banks and busi- ness houses throughout the country for mecting the large fall business as are coming to the treasury at this time. These early indications are mainly in the line of demand for new notes, bills of small denominations and subsidiary coins. The demand for new bills is unprecedented. The of- fice' of the treasurer of the United States is overburdened with work in supplying the wants of banks in all the large commercial cities and even through-the agricultural sections of the West. HARRIMAN MUST ANSWER. Government Files Petition in Federal Court. New -York, Aug. 1 .—United States District Attorney Stimson has filed in the' United States circuit court a peti- tion that E. H. Harriman and Otto H. Kuhn be summoned into court to show cause why they should not.answer certain questions relating to the con- trol" of the Chicago and Alton rail- road. The questions to which the govern- ment demands answers from Mr. Har- riman and Mr. Kuhn relate to the pur- chase of the controlling interest in the Chicago and Alton and the Illinois Central by the Union Pacific. The order issued on the petition 1s returnable before Judge Lacombe Oct. 21. Root Confers With Bankers. New York, Aug. 1'.—Secretary of State Elihu Root, Assistant Secretary of State Bacon and a number of prom- inent New York city bankers held a conference in a New York banking house during the day. It is understood that Mr. Root secured from the bank- ers their views on the raflroad and monetary situation with the view of informing President Roosevelt of the existing conditions in financial circles. Kills Father-in-Law and Self. Ottumwa, Ia,, Aug. 1'.—Frank Dun- gan, former mayor and a prominent merchant here, shot and killed his father-in-law, George Godfrey, elghty-four, and then committed sui- cide. Just what motive prompted Dun- gan to commit the deed is unknmown. He had been sick for the last week and may have committed the act in a fit ot temporary y insanity. THIRD FALL IS FATAL. Ironworker With Charmed Life Fi. nally-Drops to Death. New York, Aug. 16.—William V. Al- bright, an ifronworker, whose home is in Titusvillg, Pa., and who was known among his craft as “Bfll, the Tum- bler,” because of several falls from lofty points, is dead in a local hospital. Albright, while at work on the Will- {amsburg bridge, had a fall and, when plcked up, was found to havea three- inch nail embedded in his skull. Heretofore Albright seemed to bear a charmed life. He had dropped 100 feet from a bridge in Pennsylvania and escaped with a few bruises; he fell a distance of eighty-seven feet from a building in New Liverpool, and when he picked himself up astonished his aseociates by declaring: - “That was only a lttle bunfp.” aged-|. FUTURE EVENTS TO DECIDE France May Be Compelled to Overstep Terms of Convention. Paris, Aug.” 15.—Competent govern- ment circles declined to discuss the possibility of France eventually being compelled to overstep the limits of the terms of the Algeciras convention, but the following statement was made on_the subject from an authoritative quarter: “Events may force our hands, but until they do we shall try in good faith to carry out the mandate which we.hold from the powers.” It was officially explained that the artillery being shipped to Casa Blanca from Oran is designed to replace the machine guns and other artillery land- ed from the warships; which are not of sufficient range to reach the camps of the rebels. An official note says that General Drude, in command of the French ex- peditionary force at Casa Blanca, has not asked for reinforcements and that therefore the statement that the gov- ernment has declined to furnish him with any more troops is incorrect. KING EDWARD IN PRUSSIA Warmly Greeted on Arrival by Em- - peror William, Cassel, Prussia, Aug. 15.—King Ed- ward reached Wilhelmshohe railway station over two hours late, owing to the delay of the royal yacht in reach- ing Flushing. He was met by Emper- or Willlam, who wore the uniform of a British field marshal. The greetings exchanged between the monarchs were very cordial. By order of the emperor elaborate preparations had been made for the king’s reception. The road between the railroad station to the castle were occupied through its entire length by troops. Delega- tions from the veteran socletles and pupils from the schools of Cassel as- sembled in the vicinity. Large crowds gathered to witness the meeting and the stands erected at the most favor- able spots were crowded with sight- seers. The emperor and his guest were escorted to the castle by a squadron of huzzars. New Russo-Japanese Troaty. ‘Washington, Aug. 15.—Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador, and Viscount Aokl, the Japanese ambassador, called at the state department and presented Acting Secretary Adee a copy of a convention recently concluded be- tween Russia and Japan to carry out the provisions of the treaty of Ports- mouth, guaranteeing the integrity of China in Manchuria and providing for the continuance of the open door pol- icy in that part of the world. Boston Operators Join Strike. Boston, Aug, 1!—The operators of the Western Unlon went out at noon. The strike was in compliance with an order from Deputy President Thomas at New York to the president of*the local branch of the Commercial Teleg- raphers’ union. The brokers and stock exchange offices were not affect- ed up to noon. “Lord” Barrington’s Life Saved. Jefterson City, Mo, Aug. 1. —Gov- ernor Folk has commuted to life im- prisonment the sentence of “Lord” Frederick Barrington, who was con. :}:n.t:.d of the murder of James Mo- lllHIIlllllllllllIlflllllllllllll!lllli- E b