Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 21, 1907, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED NVERY AFTMRNOON, OFFICIAL PAPER---CITY OF BEMIDII BEMIDII PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. CLYDE J. PRYOR A. Q. RUTLEDOE Business Manager Managing Editor Wntered in the postofice at Bemidjl. Minn., a8 second class master. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00° PER ANNUM Grand Rapids Independent: ’Tis a pity the merchants of Bemidji do not appreciate the value of their ex- cellent little daily, the Bemidji Daily Pioneer. The Pioneer is always cram full of good live news, better and bigger than Bemidji really de- serves, and yet it is no uncommon thing to see the paper come out with not one line of advertising from the merchants. We predict, tho we hope it won’'t come true, that Bemidji will awake some day without a daily paper. OBSERVATIONS. [ Wild oats are generally sown on mortaged land. All things come to the man that waits—but too. often they come second, handed, The man who smokes forty cigars a day brags about it as much as the man whe hasn’t smoked any for ten years. A woman exercises as much in- genuity in buying face powder in a village drug store as a man does in getting a drink on the sly in the same store, Compliments are like pancakes— they are only good when fresh and hot. A cold pancake or an overdue compliment is the most disconsolate thing on earth. SIBERIA- THE NEW BASE. Rusgla. Rearranging Her Defenses in " " the Far East. ‘Washington, Aug. 2/.—Russia s gradually but most thoroughly rear- ranging her military possessions and fortified bases In the Far East as & result of the recent war, according to late mail advices from that quarter of the globe, Formerly Harbin was the center of the defensive system of Siberia, but the dlsplacement of the Russians on Liaotung peninsula by the Japanese &nd the occupancy by the latter of the importent spur from the Transsiberian raflroad runoing south to Dalny has made the existing Russian lines of de- fense unsafe. Partlcularly s the only great Pacific seaport, Vladivostok, en- dangered 80 far as concerns the line of communication with Siberia and Russia overland. Therefore, according to these ad- vices by mall, the Russians have re- moved their military base back into Biberia as far as Irkutsk, which Is to be extensiyely fortified, with the town ot Chita as an advance station. earry out the plan for the im- provement of the communications of Vladiyostok it will be necessary to construct another rallway to connect Ohita with that fortified seaport, which in the Russian plans is to be made oven Btronger than Port Arthur was supposed to be. This rallway will be located in the valley of the Amur river and will run as far westward as Kha- barovsk, where it is to connect with the' Dulh-l raflway. INVASION OF VENEZUELA British Force Enters S8outh Amerlcan Country. Georgetown, British Guiana, Aug, 2). —Much excitement has been caused here by the Invasion of Veneauelan tlnltpry by Ceptain Calder, in com- mand of a small frontler force from British Guiana, and by the selzure of a quantity of balata (the gum ot the bullét tree, used for insulating wires, eto.), which it 1s alleged had been col- lected on British territory. Osptaln Calder's force wént down the Barimga river ,.and crogged the bmmdnry into, Venezualan territory, wheéré Chptain’ Calder, at the point of & revolver, demanded that the Vene- suelan commissioner =give up the m. He has made a protest, how- éver,”'to' President Castro and the Britiahl consul here against the selz- ure_of the balata and, the invasion of Veneauelan territory. Fears are en- tertained of retallatlon at Morawhan- B8 Britigh frontler headquarters. There has been trouble over the balata tr:‘dz ‘for Gomo time and British off- “Rave made vigorous attempts to prevént illicit trading in the gum. WIHI Try Alleged Grafters Soon. Harrisburg, Pa,, Aug. 8.—Criminal and, givil sults nnlnst capitol con- Inogqu and, former state officials will be (nllituted In the Dauphin county. court as soon as the legal papers can b. nrepnrod The indictments will be gted to the grand jury at the op nber session. .lll'l Is Fatal to Three. Meauch Chunk, Pa, Aug. 2).—One woman wes killed and two others were hu.lly injured by jumping from a trol- loy QII‘ that was In danger of colliding 3(£nother on Flagstaff mountain,, ere.” The déad woman 1s Mrs, llar@tn Belssert of Newark, N. J., lmmvn years old. Aeronaut s 180 F: Nw Haven, Conn., Aug, 2).—Theo- uch. & young aeronaut, met nfl& death by falling on the root jetory n Westhaven after a drop 150 tect. French made dally as- m s at Savin Rock, a summer re- sert ere., SENSATION IN REPORT 522 Result of Probe of Northwestern Elevator Situation, BASIS OF FEDERAL SUITS Conclusions Reached Make Interesting Reading and Indicate the Close Re- latlons Between the Rallroads and Certain Grain Buyers. Washington, Aug. 2,—When con: gress next reassembles ome of the most interesting reports which will be submitted relates to the graln and elevator situation in the Northwest. Last October John H. Marble of ‘Washington, attorney for the inter- state commerce commission, conduct- ed an investigation into the matter of the relations of common carriers to the ownership and operation of ele- vators and the buying, selling and for- warding of grain. The testimony was taken before Commissioners Prouty, Lane and Clark and as now reported furnishes the basis for a line of fed- eral sults against a number of railroad oompanies and elevator. men. The hearlag developed that the laws, to regulate commerce on the federal statute books as well as the several state laws have been frequently vio- lated by Western railroads wha con- trol elevators. It was brought out that in several Instances switching charges and other expenses at terminal points were. walved by rallroad companies for the benefit of favored elevator men and to the great detriment of in- dependent grain buyers. Rallroad Bullda Elevator. A contract between an elevator com- pany, which has large warehouses and elevators in Minneapolis, La Crosse and many other towns, and a rallroad eompany, one of the Chicago-St. Paul lines, was produced showing an agree- ment whereby the rallroad company bound itself to pay $85,000 toward the erection of an elevator at Green Bay, Wis. The contract provided that the ele- vator company should pay but a nom- inal rent of $1 per year for the ele: vator for a period of twenty-five years. It was shown that this contract, which was carried into effect and be- came an actyal partnership between the rallroad company and the eleva- tor, absolutely destroyed all competi- tion. Case after case is cited to show combination between the professional grain operators and the railroads, whereby preferential tariffs, rates and charges are given to the organized as- sociations, which stified all competi- tion on the part of the farmers’ ele- vator companies. The report does not mince matters and the surprising statements of ele- vator and grain men like W. W. Car- gill, J. 0. Armour, F. C. Van Dusen and othera would, it is said, make im- portant testimony before a federal grand jury. IMMENSE BALL OF FIRE. Resldents of 8enhou Resort Glyen.a Soare. New York, Aug. 2 .—Residents of Amagazett, L. 1., were startled during the evening when they heard a terrific roar and at the same time saw a blaz- ing mass shooting through the heav- ens over the ocean, apparently only a little way from shore. The hissing roar which was emitted from the rdpidly moving ball was deat- ening. The blazing object appeared te many to be about twenty feet in diameter. ose who witnessed the sight say the meteor—for such it was—must have weighed several tons, and when it struck the sea it caused an upheaval of the waters.. Huge breakers came tumbling shoreward. Several bathing pavilions were washed away, fishermen’s nets were battered from their moorings and con- siderable damage was caused to prop- erty along the ocean front. Great numbers of dead fish were swept in. INVESTIGATION . CONTINUES- e Final Aotion Po:’tponad In Case of Colonel Tucker. ‘Washington, Aug. 2).—Before leav- ing Washington . Secretary Taft ad- dressed a letter to Mrs. Tucker, wife of Paymaster Willlam F. Tucker, stat- Ing that after. careful investigation of the papers she submitted in connec: tion with oharges flled against Lieu- tenant Colonel Tucker, upon which she. demanded trial by courtmartial, the secretary found the evidence at present not sufficlent to warrant grant- Ing her demand. The secretary stated, however, that Inspector General Gar- lington {8 now in the Philippines malk- ing original investigation into some charges relating to matters that. had occurred in the islands. Upon hig re- port when he returns would depend further action of department. Boy's Head Is Torn Off, Ocomto Falls, Wis,, Aug. £1.—Fred, Schiller, the son of Gotttried Schiller, 8 farmer, while leading a horse to water, was dragged by the . animal for many rods. The chain which held the horse wound around the lad’s head and tore it from the body. Drewned in Eau Claire River, Augusta, Wis.,, Aug. 2).—John Shep- herd, one of the prominent citizens of Ha {lm, lost his life by drowning. ody was recovered shortly after- wards. The acoldent happened at the Bau Claire riv orth of the olty.. BHAW TALKS ON SITUATION |- Ex-Secretary Discusses Financial and Industrial Condition New York, Aug. 2u~—Leslls. M. Bhaw, former secretary of the treas- ury, authorized the following interview on the present financial and industrial eonditions: “Our farms produce more than $6,- 500,000,000 per annum and the pros- pect Is good for an average orop, Our ‘| mines yfeld more than $1,500,000,000 ’l and our forests more than $1,000,000, 000._.And neither o thesa sclirges.of wou!m has been exhaiisted. “The ¢ put of our factories, in other than food products, 1s $12,000,000,000 and no factory fires have been extingulshed. The rallways earn more,than $2,000, 000,000 and they are all In successful operation. The payrolls of our fac- tories and railways aggregate approx- imately $8,800,000,000 and the scale ¢’ wages has not been reduced. In otl.r words, the real sources of the people’s wealth have not yet been &ffected and the abllity of industrial concerns to pay dividends is not measured by the market price of their stocks. Logleal reasons for. serious conditlons are therefore wanting. Psychological rea- sons are never wanting. “‘Some check in the spesd at which we are going is most desirable and the checking process has probably be- gun. It will not require a falr meas- ure of confldence and courage to pre- vent undue retardment in our indus- trles. Capital cannot be ferced into activity, but it can be forced out of activity. I have never seen the time when universal sanity was more esgen- tial to our well being.” RACE WITH TRAIN FATAL. Three Autoists Killed and Two Crit- ically Injured. Great Barrington, Mass., Aug. 2)— An automobile containing a party .of five persons from Bristol, Conn., col- lided with the New York-Pittsfield ex- press at Ashley Falls crossing near here. Three of the motoring party were killed and the other two prob- ably fatally injured. The dead are Charles J. Root, forty years old, an automobile manufacturer of Bristol; Mrs. Root, his mother, and Mlss Rob- erts, sister of Mrs. Root. Miss Mary Root, daughter of Charles J. Root, was removed to the hospital at Pittsfield, where her condition was reported as critical. Miss Catherine Root, aged fourteen, niece of Mrs. Root, was knocked unconscious and is suffering from internal injuries. According to the engineer of the ex- press Mr. Root was at the wheel of the automobile. He had been racing with the train apparently, the tracks running almost parallel with the high- way for some distance. The accident occurred at a grade crossing near the North Ashley Falls station. At this point the highway crosses the tracks at an oblique angle. It is believed that Mr. Root hoped to cross ahead of the train, but miscaloulated the speed of the express and his machine hit the tender of the locomotive and was wrecked. WOMAN BEHIND RAIDS. Officers have Ringleaders Wife Under Surveillance. Belle Fourche, S. D., Aug. 2)\—That a woman, furnished the brains.and evolved the schemes that led to the wholesale stealing of horses through- out the ranges north of here is the be- Hef of the local officers. This woman has not yet been ar- rested, but is under surveillance and could be taken just as soon as suffl- cient evidence against her is found. 8he is the wife of one of the alleged ringleaders of the gang, and during its depredations she invariably accom- panied her husband on his expeditions and was with him when he was ar- rested. - She comes of the shrewd type of Western women who are to be found among gangs of criminals. The officers argue that she could not have been ignorant of her husband’s meth- ods of- earning a living, and. that her brains executed many of the gang’s visits to large ranches where a string of valuable horses was run off and sold in another state. This woman whom the officers be- lleve is behind the gang that has been effectually dispersed through the ar- rest of five of its members and the conviction. of three, is a sister of a no- torlous “rustler” now serving his sen- tence for the same crimes. HEAD - SEVERED BY TRAIN Laborer Killed While Sleeping on Railway Tracks. Norway, Mich.,, Aug. 2).—A human head lying between the ralls' was the ghastly sight that presented: itself to a switchman while “walking along the Ohicago and Northwestern track at Iron Mountain at 2:30 o'clock in the morning. Recovering from his: scare, he found on the right-of-way the body of a man from which the head had been severed. The corpse was identl- fled as that of Frank Bongavin, a la- borer, aged forty, who came to Upper Michigan three years ago from Pitts- burg, where he i8 understood to be surylyed by a wife and two children. Netther the head nor the body were mangled. It is supposed that he wan- dered on.the rallroad track and went to sleep with his head across the rail, subsequently to be struck by a train, EXPLOSION ON MOTOR BOAT Two Persans Killed and Five Serlous- “ly Injured. Liverton, R. I, Aug. 2 .—A gasoline tank in a motor boat in the Spacotte Tiver exploded, causing-the death-of. two persons and seriously injuring five. The boat- contained fourteen young people who had been on a trip to New- port from Fall River and had gtopped at Liverton on their return. George Antuya and Lydia Mercler were killéd. ‘When -the- explosion: occurred the fourteen young. men and women. on board were hurled into the water. Jo- seph. .Chouinard, who was in charge of the boat, performed herolc work in keeping several of the young women afloat until rescuers reached them, al- though he was himself suffering se- verely.from burns. BROKEN " RAIL' AIL" THE ' CAUSE Two. Men Klllad In Wreck on the Great Northern, Virginia, Minn,, Aug. 3).—Two men killed and one injured was the result of a;broken rall on the maln:line of the Great Northern near here. The dead are C. F. Wellman, conductor, and Barney Harrington, brakeman, while Tim:Harrington, brother of Bar- | ney Harrington, received severe bruises. A" broken ‘rail caused a switch en- ‘and it rolled down a fifteon-foot em- bnnkment. Both of the men Who were Killed 1ives in Vireinta, .. ne, .without, cars. to leave the track.|: MAKES WORK EASIER Bemidji People”Are Pleased to Learn How It ts Done It’s pretty hard to attend to duties With a constantly aching back; With annoying urinary disorders, Doan’s Kidney Pills make work easier. They cure backache. They cure every kidney ill. Frank Howes, engineer on the Milwaukee R. R., 3011 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, Minn,, says: “I used Doan’s Kidney Pills in’ the fall of 1899 with beneficial results. Like most railroad men, continual jar and jolting brought on: kidney trouble, bad pain in my back and loins. ‘T doctored: without sucess until I. pro- cured Doan’s Kidney Pills at a drug store. They -soon cured me and there has been no _sign of return.” For sale by all dealers. ‘Price 50 cents. Froster-Milbnrn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s— and take no other. IN MOVING. THE CROPS., @overnment Wiil Again Come to Re- llef of Money Market. New York, Aug. W.—Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou, according %o the Times, has decided agein to come to the relfef of the money market and distribute government funds to ald in the movement of the crops this year. The plan pursued last year 1s:to be followed, with some modifications, but in general it will be that adepted by Secretary Shaw in his regime. One of the ideas now in the minds of the officers of the treasury depart- ment is that the government should place its funds in the banks subject to withdrawal by check. It is not expected that anything like the amount needed last year will be called for this-season. If it is the treasury will be in better ‘shape to meet the call, as under an act of the last congress customs receipts may be deposited in banks. Under the new method the. customs joceipts will-be useq for the relief of Yiae smaller in- stitutions, while the larger fund will be sent to the centers of distribution. New York will, as in the past, get a goodly share of the amount to be re- leased. CHARGE MAY BE MURDER Non-Resident. Deputy Shot Striker-on Iron Range. . St. Paul, Aug. 15.—Gus Koerner employed by the state to watch its ore interests on the range, says little mining is being done in the Virginia district. What ore is maving is be- ing taken from the stock piiss. which accumulated during the strike. Relative to the employment of un- authorized unarmed . deputies Mr. Koerner says the men so employed do not deny the charge that they are non-residents. Mr. Koerner spoke to several of them and they admitted the fact. One of these armed guards shot a striker in the back and it is possible a charge of murder will be lodged against him in the event of the man’s death, The labor organizations are preparing to push the prosecution. AT OTHER MOROCCAN PORTS French Admiral Requested to Station Warships. Tangier, Morocco, Aug. ¥6.—The French charge d’affairs here has asked Vice Admiral Philibert, in command of the French naval force| off Casa Blanca, to station warships in the roadsteads of Mogader, Saffi and El Araish. No - further fighting is reported to have occurred at Casa Blanca and al- though the city is quiet the Jews.con- tinue to flee to Gibraltar. ‘Wireless advices from Casa Blanca say that the situation at Mazagan con- tinues alarming. Both there and in the neighboring town of Azemour the prisoners in-the jails have been turned loose. The caid of Azemour has fled. Europeans and Jews leaving: Meazagan are obliged to pay for their privilege. SWEDISH PRINCE ARRIVES Grandson of King Oscar Weloomed at Norfolk. Norfolk, Va., Aug. 2,—The Swedish. cruiser F‘ylgla, with Prince Wilhelm aboard, passed in Cape Henry at 11 8. m. The arrival of the prince in Hamp- ton Roads was announced by an ex- change of international salutes be- tween the Fylgia, Fort Monroe and Rear; Admiral Evans’:sgquadron of warships.’ Following the exchange of formal visits the Swedish prince landed at the exposition and was driven: over the grounds., The day was ideal, thousands of Swedish-American citi- zens and others being on the grounds awaiting an opportunity, to give the prince a right royal welcome. Love Affair. Ends Traglcally. New York, Aug, 20.—The two years’ #ourtship of eighteen-yearold Ellen Friska ~and- Joseph Paltogg, aged twenty-one years, has' ended tragic: ally. The girl is a Catholic while her lover s not, and after a protracted struggle 'with her consclence she- de- cided finally that -she: could mot mar- ry out of her church. The.renuncla- tion was made In the presence of her family and a moment later Paltogg | had shot thé girl in the breast and put & bulletdnto’ his own body. Sltu, ion in China -rln\o. Berlin, Aug: 2)~=A" dispatch from Shanghal says ‘the situation in China, especlally in Yangtse yalley, unaatistactory. - The revolutionary movement gains dally and' seoret or-|! ganizations are growing ¥isibly. . e = ; continues | ‘Sept..5.. $25,000. Minnesota state Fair Hamline, Minm., Sept. 2-7 Inclusive “Dan Patch” will try to lower his record on the opening day, ““Sweet’ Marie” will try for a lower mark on Thursday, Pursesifor Harness: Horses aggregate $27,000. A new dairy hall 'and-a‘ new" poultry’ building; each costing Grand-stand thoroughly repaired and half=mile track reconstructed. Sewer system costing $50,000. complet‘ed A larger, costlier'and better fair than in any prewous year. Magnificent exhibits of ‘every 'kind=-Splendid “evening pro- grams with fire-works--Superior amusement programs and a thousand special features, The Greatest Western Fair Spend a few-days enjoying it Additional Train and Sleeping CarService During Minnesota State Fair Week For full information about trains and service see local agent Northern Pa.cifis R’y That the Pioneer Gets and: Prints the News Is Appre- ‘reciated. Outside.iof Bemidji.: ; ,Iribune, published at Akeley, tays: The Bemidji Daily Pioneer Started the week in a brand new dress of ‘type. giving excellent news:services, The increased advertising pat= ronage and circulation is evi- dence that the ‘paper is ‘appre- ciated by the‘public. Pays for the Daily Read - what -« the Akeley The:Pioneer is: BN OB { | 1 | s s b R s T i e A