Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 14, 1907, Page 4

ey | | i | \ NEBRASKANS CALLED ON GOVERNOR JOHN JOHNSON Told the Visitors That He Does Not Expect to Be Candidate for the Presidency. 14.—Gov. John A. Johnson yesterday turned St. Paul, Minn., Sept. down three complimentary invita- of Nebraska, by a tions from citizens extended to him delegation from Bryan’s home state. The first invitation was to a banquet at Lincoln, Sept. 24 under the auspices of the Nebra: state Democratic committee. This declined because Gov. Johnson said he had another engagement for that date. The second invitation was to participate in the coming Nebraska state campaign. This was declined because the governor had already declined like invitations from Mas- sachusetts and Kentucky and felt that he accordingly must decline in Nebraska. The third invitation was to attend a function at Omaha given by the Swedish-Americans. The date is left open for the gover- nor to fix to suit his convenience. He stated that he must decline for attend was ‘. JOHN A. JOHNSON. the present, but that in December he intends to go to Kansas and might then be able to keep the Omaha engagement if it were not too late. “I felt I could not accept any of these invitations at the present time,” said Gov. Johnson, “because their acceptance would be taken as my be- coming a presidential candidate. I am not a candidate and don’t expect to be.” In discussing the coming presi- dency at the capitol yesterday, Mr. Edgar, a member of the delegation from Omaha, speaking for the dele- gation, said: “There is not much talk in our state of Johnson for presidential nominee, but we think that he should be nominated for vice president with W, J. Bryan at the head of the ticket,” RECOUNT BOARD FOUND PEOPLE'S POSITION 0. K. Declare Tax Amendment to Constitution Was Lost and the Roads Amend- ments Carried. Duluth News-Tribune: The inspectors who were appointed last spring by the district court to take a recount of ballots cast on the tax amendment to the last general election has completed its labors and made its report. Recounts were made in every county in the state except Cook and Rosseau. These two counties are in the north- ern part of the ‘state and contain but few voters,so their ballots would have but little effect on the result. The inspectors were: Ww. F. McKay of Duluth, E. L. Thornton of Benson and A. B. Hilton of Fer- gus Falls. According to one member of the board the tax amendment was lost by about 3,000 votes and the good roads amendment was carried by over 16,000. This is directly the reverse of the result as'announced by the regular count of the election. At that time it was announced that the tax amendment had carried and the roads amendment lost. This result did not meet with the approval of several people in the northern part of the state and they could not be convinced that it was true. Proceedings were started in the district court to have a recount made and it was so ordered by the — SRt el Sy local court. It is expected that the matter will now be taken up by the court and the law taken off the books. The inspectors report that the original work of counting was done in a very poor manner and there were few precincts in which they did not find many errors. They also stated that many of the ballots had been destroyed although this is contrary to law. It is understood that the state will fight any legal proceedings which are started to have the law cancelled and the matter will reach the su- preme court, as the contestors are as determined as the state. W. H. Squier Returns. W. H. Squier has returned to Blackduck from an extended trip to Ireland. Mr. Squier left this country for the land of his birth last spring, and private advise from the “ould sod” are to the effect that “Billy” has been having the time of his life, while away. There is a distinct impression on his lips, indicating that be has been performing the old custom of kissing the blarney stone—and probably several other people, undoubtedly mostly of the feminine gender. “Hello Bill;” be sure to get down |to the county fair; we will need you to help “boost.” THE STATE IMMIGRATION COMMISSION IS BUSY Has Made Requests of County Audltors for Information Concerning This North Country. The Duluth News- Tribune of yes- terday contained the following special telegram from St. Paul, rela- tive to the work being done by the state immigration inspector: “George Welch, state immigration commissioner, reports very slow returns from the various counties on the information asked by him for the purpose of advertising the state and its resources. “Mr. Welch prepared elaborate tables giving detailed information about each county, its history, resources, its supply of game and fish, its rivers and lakes, its forests, soil, crops and products, and the possibilities for development and opportunities for new settlers. This information was complied by him from various reports, but he desired the county auditors to bring it down to date. “There is nothing in it for the county offiicials to dig up this in- formation, so they are only doing so in a few cases. “Mr. Welch now intends to com- municate with various commercial organizations in the various counties, and for county pride, to have them get together the information desired or stir tneir county auditor to do so.” John Wilmann, county auditor for Beltrami county, has received one of the blanks referred to above, and the information desired will undoubtedly be forthcoming within a few days. Baltrami county is rapidly forging to the front with the leading coun- ties of the north half of the state, and her development and progress during the past five years has been one of the marvelous features of this truly great country. Killed By the Cars. Moorhead Daily News: John Bowman, who with his sisters and brothers formerly resided in this city, was instantly killed on Sunday even- ing by being struck by Northern Pacific train No, 2, the North Coast Limited, at Mapleton, a few miles west of Fargo. Bowman was stand- ing upon the track and did not notice the rapid approach of the flyer. John Bowman was a brother of Mrs. Charley Lancaster, whose hus- band was for a number of years with the old Grand Pacific hotel. It is stated that Bowman’s parents now reside at Cass Lake. Social and Reception. The members of the Epworth League will give a reception in the Epworth League rooms of the Methodist church next Wednesday evening, The reception will be given in honor of the new teachers and to welcome home those who have been away during the summer. Refresh- ments will be served. A cordial invitation is extended to the mem- bers of the league and their friends. Legal blanks at this office. ot s o DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS GHURGHES OF THE CITY. Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Tomorrow. Catholic Church—There will be mass tomorrow at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. German Lutheran—Services will be held at the court house next Sun day, Sept. I5, and regularly every two weeks at 3 p. m. All our Luth- eran friends are invited to come. E. Ulbricht, pastor, Cass Lake. Presbyterian — Morning worship at 11. Subject, “How to Spend Sun- day.” Bible class and Sunday school at 12:15. Jr.C. E. at3 p. m.; Sr. C.E at7 p. m. Evening service at 8. There will be special music by the choir. "In the evening Mr. Hawkseth will sing a solo. All not worshiping elsewhere are cordially! invited to worship with us. Methodist—Morning worship at 11. Subject of sermon, “The Ques- tion of a Man Who Was Felled to the Ground.” Sunday school at 12:- 15. Epworth League at 7. Public worship at 8. The minister will deliver a special discourse to the skaters of the city and all are cor- dially invited to be present. Mr. Hawsett will favor the congrega- tion with a solo. All people in gen- eral will find a hearty welcome. Hitchcock will Leave. C. A. Hitchcock of Crookston, who was in the city today, acting as auctioneer at the market-sales, announces that he has accepted a lucrative position as traveling sales- man for Robinson & Miller, whole- salers of wagons, buggies, etc., and that the territory which he will cover will nec:ssitate his removal from Crookston to make his headquarters in St. Paul. Mr. Hitchcock will cover the territory from St. Cloud | through the central part of Minne- | sota to the southern boundary of the | state, and he states that he will be| in the north half of the state .but seldom, hereafter. He will leave Crookston tomorrow night for his new field of labor. Although Mr. Hitchcock has been in Bemidji seldom he has made many friends here, and all wish him success in his new position. He states that he will be unable to assist in the horse races here, as one of the judges, and expresses deep regret that he cannot be pres- ent. He assured the fair manage- ment that great interest is being taken in the Red River Valley in our coming fair and that there will be a large attendance from that vicinity. Tifft Appointed Actuary. St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 14.—Gov. J. A. Johnson today annouuced the appointment of M. C. Tifft of Long Prairie as actuary of the insurance been made vacant by advancement of J. A, Hartigan to the commission- ership. Mr. Tifft was Democratic candidate for the Sixth district for congress the last campaign. The position of actuary was offered to Henry Posz of Winona a short time ago, at first accepted by him, but recently declined. Getting Trace of Stolen Articles. As a result of the article published in the Pioneer yesterday evening relative to parties having broken into Miss Lela Solberg’s house, John Cline, lieutenant of the police force, reports that the cigar bands that were taken from the house at the time'of the robbery were myster- iously left at Miss Solberg’s home last evening. Mr. Cline also stated to the Pio- neer that the whereabouts of the mandolin, which was stolen at the time the bands were taken, is also known and it is expected that the restoration would be made to Miss Solberg today by the parties who committed the theft, who were, we are informed, practically “kids.” For Sale or Exchange. Eighty acres of jack pine timber for sale or will trade for Bemidiji property. Phone 174-2. FEDERAL AUTHORITIES BEGIN PROSEGUTIONS Wilful Trespass of Government Timber Lands Is Alleged in Complaints Against Lumbermen. St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 14.—The United States district attorney, C. C. Haupt, has commenced suits against Frederick Benness, of Miuneapolis, and Leonidas West and M. M. Howe of Brainerd, for $3,384 for wilful trespass on United States timber lands in different points in Becker, Casss and Aitkin counties. The trespassing is alleged to have occurred at different times during the past four years. The case will be tried at the Jan- uary term of court in Duluth, The action is the result of the recent investigations made by federal land department agéents in northern Min- nesota and rumor says that other suits for timber trespass on United States lands are likely to be started soon. Today Was “‘Market Day.” Today has been ‘“Market-day,” and there has been a good-sized crowd in town to take advantage of the opportunity offered to buy, sell and exchange animals and articles. Most of this forenoon was spent in listing everything that was to be sold, and the sale did not begin until nearly 2 o’clock. C. A. Hitchcock of Crookston arrived in the city last night and officiated as auctioneer at the sales. His work as salesman was very good, and top prices were realized for everythin_g offered for sale. department, the position -having Souvenir envelopes at this office. RUMOR OF RECEIVERSHIP. Heavy Decline in Stock of Phlladel- phia Transit Company. Philadolphia, Sept. 1}.—The bellet is general that a crisis is at hand in the affairs of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company, which controls the street rallway facilities of this city. For some time past there has been a steady decline in the price of the shares on the local Stock Exchange, culminating in a sudden break from 223 10 19% on Tuesday. Wednesday the stock hung around 20, but Thursday there was.a further break of $4 a share to the lowest price on record. This was accom- panied by rumors that the company cannot meet its fixed charges and that therefore a receivership will be necessary. There are 600,000 shares of Phila- delphia Rapid Transit stock outstand- ing on which $42.50 a share has been paid. Another assessment of $7.50 is due within a few months and then tho stock will be full paid. At pres- ent the company is engaged upon glgantic improvements involving the construction of expensive elevated and subway lines to cost many mil- lions and this work has been a drain upon its resources. The past year showed a falling off in net earnings and there has been a public outery against attempts to increase the in- come by readjusting rates of fare. MARKET QUOTATIONS. St. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, Sept. 18.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $5.50@6.25; fair to good, $4.00@5.00; good to choice cows and heifers, $3.50@35.00; veals, $4.00@5.50. Hogs—$5.60@6.20. Sheep—Wethers, $6.00@5.25; good to choice spring lambs, $6.25@6.75. Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Sept. 13.—Wheat— Sept., $1.03%; Dec., $1.04; May, $1.08. On track—No. 1 hard, old, $1.08%; new, $1.07; No. 1 Northern, old, $1.07; new, $1.06%; No. 2 Northern, old, $1.04; new, $1.03%4@1.03%; No. 3 Northern, $1.01@1.03. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Sept. 13.—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.10%; No. 1 Northern, $1.09%; No. 2 North- ern, $1.07%; Sept. $1.07%; Dec., $1.- 06; May, $1.10. Flax—To arrive, on track and Sept., $1.26; Oct,, $1.21%; Nov., $1.21; Dec., $1.18%. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, Sept. 13.—Wheat—Sept., 9334c; Dec., 97%c. Corn—Sept., 61%c¢; Dec., 58%c. Oats—Sept., 53%¢c; Dec., 52%c. Pork—Oct., $15.60; Jan., $15. 65. Butter—Creameries, 22% @27%c¢; dairies, 21@25%c. Eggs—14% @17%e¢c. Poultry—Turkeys, 13c; chickens, 12¢; springs, 13%c. Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago, Sept. 13.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.00@7.60; cows, $1.25@5.50; Texas steers, $3.75@5.00; calves, $6.00@8.00; Western steers, $4.00@6.00; stockers and feeders, $2.60@5.00. Hogs—Light, $6.16@6.62%; mixed, $5.65@6.60; heavy, $5.40@6.20; rough, $5.40@5.65; pigs, $5.50@6.40. Sheep, $3.75@5.80, vearlings. $5.50@6.40: lambe. $5.00@ NOTICE OF APPLICATION —for— LIQUOR LICENSE. STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Beltrami, — tss. City of Bemidii, Notice is hereby given, That application has been made in writing to the city council of said city of Bemidji and filed in my office, praying for license to sell intoxicating liquors for the term commencing on 20th of Sept., 1907, and terminating on Sept. 20th. 1908, by the following person, and at the following place, as stated insaid application, respectively to-wit: FRANK GAGNON At and in that certain two-story frame build- ing front room first floor thereof and lo- cated on lots 21, 22, 23 and 24, block 16, origi- nal townsite 'of Bemidjl, Minnesota. Said application will be heard and de- termined by said city council of the city of Bemidji at the city clerk’s office in the city hall, in said city of Bemidji, in Beltrami county, and state of Minnesota, on Monday, the 16th day of Sept., A. D. 1907, at 8 o’'clock p. m. of that day. Witness my hand and seal of said city, this 12th day of Sept. A. D. 1907, [seAL] THOMAS MALOY. City Olerk. CLOSE BUTTE MINES Copper Propertics There Will Be Shut Down Indefinitely, LITTLE DEMAND FCR METAL Bcarcity of Fuel at Montana Town Also Given as a Reason for Suspen- sion—Big Slump in Amalgamated Stock Follows Announcement. New York, Sept. 1.—The Amalga- mated Copper company is about to shut down its mines in and about Butte, Mont., for an indefinite period. From an interest closely identified with the company it was learned that the suspension of operations is due to overproduction and lack of demand for copper and to some extent also to the difficulties of ol€uning adequate supplies of fuel at Butte. According to the authority for the announcement there is now a surplus supply of 250,000,000 pounds of refined copper in the United States. The pro- duction of refined copper in Septem- ber, he said, would be 6,000,000 pounds less than in August. The present price as quoted in the market is about 16 cents a pound for electrolytic, but according to the authority referred to it is doubtful if 15 cents a pounu could be obtained for any consider- able quantity. The Amalgamated Copper company shares led a sharp decline on the stock market, the stock selling down to a loss of almost 4 points before 2:30 as compared Wwith the previous night's closing price. tations on the stock were the lowest in years. Henry H. Rogers, president of the Amalgamated Copper company, is now ill at his home in Fair Haven, Mass. J. W. Beck, counsel for Mr. Rogers, arnounced in court in Boston that Mr. Rogers would not be able to appear there in a suit in which he is interested for at least three months. HOLD BUSIKESS SESSION. Proceedings of G. A. R. Encampment | at Saratoga. Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 1:.—The first business session of the forty-first an- nual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic took place during the day. The early hours of the session were devoted to the annual address and reports of Robert B. Brown, com- mander-in-chief; Joseph W. O’Neall, adjutant general; William H. Arm- strong, senior vice commander-in- chief; Dr. W. H. Johnson, surgeon general; Warren Lee Goss, patriot in- structor, and other officers. Patriotic Instructor Goss urged that steps be taken to place military in- struction in the curriculum of the public schools. Dr. Johnson recommended that the establishment by the government of hospitals for Insane veterans be hastened. Charles G. Burton of Nevada, Mo., was elected commander-in-chief. WAGE WAR ON CIGARETTE Woman Will Make Appeal to Harri- man to Aid Her, New York, Sept. 1'.—Lucy Page Gaston of Chicago, president of the National Anti-Cigarette league, has come to New York to organize a local branch of the league and the first move in her campaign will be to call on E. H. Harriman in an attempt to induce him to suppress smoking in his boys’ club. ‘While the first efforts of the Anti- Cigarette league in New York will be dlrected toward street bands and boys in the public schools Miss Gas- ton and her colleagues will later take up the work among girls, Cigarette smoking is prevalent among high school girls and many girls in fash- ionable boarding schools are addicted to the habit, Miss Gaston asserted. SECOND ANNUAL SEPTEMBER 27 8:00 Class—Trot or Pace. 2:22 Class—Trotor Pace.. SEPTEMBER 28 2:28 Class—Trot or Pace. Free-for-all Trot or Pace. SEPTEMBER 29 2:15 Class—Trot or Pace. 2:40 Class—Trot or Pace. [There will probably be a running to the world. O ————— WES WRIGHT,” President. HAIR Rules American Trotting Ass'n to Govern. Some of the Speediest Horses in the State will compete in tnese races, which are open Race Program [$2500 in Premiums $1,550 In Purses For Agricultural, Household RACE MEETING and Old Settlers’ Reunion. BEMIDJI, SEP. 26-29 [Given Under the Auspices of Beltrami County Agricultral Association.] Dairy, Livestock, Educational, and Industrial Exhibits PREMIUMS Open to Competition by Residents of Hubbard, Cass, Clearwater, Itasca and Koochiching Counties. Septe race each day of the fair, which will be arranged during the meet. ] BALLOON ASCENSION Mrs. Knappen, of Tenstrike. ° OLD SETTLERS’ REUNION, THUR SDAY, SEPT. 26 The Entire First Day Will Be Given Over to the 0ld Settlers. Anyone who was a Resident of Beltrami County in 1900 and prior thereto, is elegible to membership. By sending 50c to G. W. Wetsel, or Henry Stechman, Tenstrike; L. G. Pendergast or Earle Geil, Bemidji, a receipt will be given, which will admit the holder to fair grounds, be a membership acknowledgement, and also permit holder to participate in excursion on lake Bemidji, free of charge. big tent on fair grounds. *Speeches by Reunion will be held in Hon. Halvor Steenerson, Congressman, Ninth District. Hon, C. W. Stanton, County Attorney, Koochiching County. Hon. L. G. Pendergast, of Bemidji. mber 27—Senator Moses E. Clapp : Will Deliver a Speech in Pavillion on Fair Grounds. Baseball Games and Tented Shows with Strange and Unique Exhibitions Every Day. For Premium Llst, Entry Blanks and Other Information, address the Secretary. A. G. kUTLEDGE. Secretary, Bemidji, Minnesota, The day’s quo- | HAMBERLAING ”fe%.;fi ST A few doses of this remedy will in- variably cure an ordinary attack of diarrheea. It can always be depended upon, even in the more severe attacks of cramp colic and cholera morbus. It is equally successful for summer diarrheea and cholera infantum in children, and is the means of saving the lives of many children each year, When reduced with water and sweetened it is pluasant to take. Every man of a family should keep this remedy in his home. Buy it now. PRICE, 25C. LARGE 81zE, 500. Barker’s Drug Store WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED—For U. S. army, able bodied, unmarried men between ages of 19 and 35, citizens of the United States, of good characte~ and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write English For information apply to Recrait- Officer, Miles Block, Bemidji, Minn. WANTED—Competent girl for gen- eral house work. Good wages. Inquire at Berman Emporium. WANTED—Delivery man at City Meat Market. Inquire of H. F. Schmidt at 306 Third street. WANTED—Good girl for general house work. Good wages. In- | quire 605 Minnesota Ave. WANTED—Gir], for general house- work. Apply Mrs. Abercrombie, 514 Minnesota avenue. WANTED — Millinery appren- tices, apply to Mrs. E. J. Jones at O’Leary and Bowsers. WANTED: Man or woman with experience to work in store. J. Peterson, Jr. WANTFD—Plain cook. 918 Mississippi Ave. Inquire at FOR SALE. FOR SALE: One 25 horse power, compound, traction New Giant Engine, used only two seasons, in fine working order, good as new, at a snap figure. Engine can be seen working. For further inform- ation call at Pioneer office. FOR SALE: Relinquishment of 120 acres with $500.00 of improve- ments. Address Lock Box 501, Bemidji Minn. FOR SALE: Warehouse 22x40 feet 8 foot ceiling, with steel inside of roof, - Inquire of Schroeder & Schwandt. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—Magnificent moose head mounted; will be sold cheap. Inquire at this office. FOR SALE OR RENT—City Meat Market. Inquire of H. F. Schmidt, 306 Third street. | et S eVRA el s He MISCELLANEOUS. B VSV AU PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues- days, Thursdays and . Saturdays, 2:30to6 p. m, and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in -basement of Court House. Mrs. E. R. Ryan, librar- fan. WANTED: One pair young bears also 2 or 3 female coons. Write what you have and price. Harry Hart, Kenmare,N. D. WANTED—To rent, four or five room cottage. " Telephone 147, By Ghe PIONEER Delivered to. your door every evening Only. 40c- per Month