Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 6, 1908, Page 4

Your Money Is Safe with Us. You have a right to know absolutely that when you deposit your money you will get it back. Your money in this bank is safeguarded in every way are prepared to take care of money, with strong vaults burglar-proof safes, burglar alarms and every modern ap- pliance. You employ a phy a dentist to care for your teeth. for your money? We claim servative, legitimate banking business. times to keep our business upon a high plain. lieve our methods are right. ers are men of highest integrity and respoasibility. Investigate these claims, watch our business, observe our we hods, and, if you approve of them, you are in- vited to do business with us. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BEMIDJI Capital $50,000.00 The Largest and Strongest Bank in North Central Minnesota 0t I T Y D A P S We sieian to care for your health, Why not a bank to care to be dong a careful, con- We aim at all Web - Our officers and stockhold- Surplus $6,000.00 Services at Baptist Church. The musical feature of the con-| vention was the soulful and splen- did singing of Mrs. Alvord of Blue Earth, Minn. It has been the writers privilege to listen to many fine voices, but nowhere has he heard a singer with better control, modulation, expression and genial singing ability. This lady is avail- able for conventions or special megtings.—The Search Light, Day- ton, Ohio. After having heard Mrs. Ira L. Alvord in the rendition of song, take pleasure in hearing testimony in this particular respect. The | compass of her voice, its, richness of tone, her clear enunciation, soul- ful interpretation, all unite to make her one of the most charm- | ing and effective singers it has been may privilege to hear. It is a pleasure to commend her for conventions and other public gath- erings where really helpful singing is desired. She certainly ranks among the musicians of our country. —Rev. Wm. Bell, D. D., Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Alvord led the singin. She is a fine chorus leader and gets the best out of a choir thatis in them. She will take high rank among pré- fessional leaders.—Rev. Louis L. Lane, Howard, S. Dak. Mrs. Alvord’s capabilities as a | B sweet solo singer, an able chorus leader and a strong personal worker, are above criticism.—Aberdeen Daily American. Commencing next Sunday (April 5th) Mrs. Alvord will be hereto sing for two weeks at the Baptist church. The pastor has had four years ex- perience in evangelistic work, before entering the pastorage. He will preach the simple, unadul.erated Gospel. He believes in ecalling a spade, a spade. The meetings will be to help the people independent of their class, creed or denomination. Remember the date and be there. Yours for the good of Bemidji H. Robinson McKee. Olson-Berg. The marriage of Miss Louise Berg ank Sivert Olson was solemn- ized in this city Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Blocker, Rev. Kolste, pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran church, offici- ating. The bride is the daughter of Hans Berg, one of the prominent residents of Battle River. The groom is a young man and owns a valuable homestead in the Battle River country, where they will make their future home. Painting, Papering and Decoratiug. Earle G. Wagner has purchased the painting, papering and decorat- ing business formerly owned by J A. Hoff, and can be found at the old stand—317 Minnesota avenue. Mr. Hoff will remain with him dur. ing the season and all wishing” his services should remember that he can be found at the store of Mr. Wagner. gfiii&éiéi—éééé&&i% EEEE Fashionable neat, comfortable, inspection of our est possible prices. below the limit of That make you keep step with the march of progress. filled from floor to ceiling with men, women and children. Reliable, high-grade shoes at the low- shoes, of correct style and high quality. See our new Oxfords at prices degraded 3 Our shelves are stunning styles, for We invite new spring goods. They are up-to-date = respectability. Bemidji Cash Shoe Store %aseaseaeaessesse 3es2% P In succeeding to the business of J. A. Hoff. the pioneer painter, paperhanger and decorator, I wish to announce to the public that I will continue the business at the old stand, and have engaged the services of Mr. Hoff for the coming sea- son. Anyone wishing any work done in my line will please call at my shop, 317 Minnesota avenue, or phone 202, EARLE G. WAGNER PAINTER, PAPERHANGER AND DECORATOR 317 Minnesota Ave. Telephone 202 Notice to Boat Men. We have just received a full line of Masury’s special boat paints. This line is the best that is sold to- day. We ask the inspection of all boat men before buying. We also carry the full line of Lion Brand 10 Per-Cent Pure Paints. Every Gallon Is Guaranteed. Call and see our stock. Jerrard & Covington. TIHTENSTHE SCAEWS House Rules Committee Limits Op- portunity for Filibustering. . PROVISIONS MOST DRASTIC Mr. Dalzell Declares the Purpose of the Rule Is “to Release the House From the Grasp of This Ildiotic Fili- buster” Recently Inaugurated. ‘Washington, April 6.—The commit- tee on rules of the house of represen- tatives “tightened the screws” on the Democrats with the view to reducing to a minimum the opportunity for ob- structive tactics. After Mr. Willlams, the minority leader, had forced a roll call on the adoption of the journal Mr. Dalzell (Pa.) presented a rule whereby house bills with senate amendments shall be sent to confer- ence or the amendments agreed to, without any intervening motion of any kind being allowed. This rule will permit but one roll call on either of the two propositions. The rule also contained a drastic provision that for the remainder of the session a motion to take a recess shall be privileged and have prece- dence over a motion. to adjourn, the question to be decided without debate or amendment. A further provision of the order was that during the remainder of the ses- sion it shall be in order to close de- bate by motion In the house before going into committee of the whole, which motion shall not be subject to amendment or debate. When the reading of the rule was concluded the Republicans broke out into applause and derisive laughter at the expensc of the Democrats. “Will the minority have the usual twenty minutes to discuss this rule?” Mr. Williams inquired. Right of Debate Cut Off. “They will not,” curtly replied Mr. Dalzell. “I just wanted the house and the country to know that fact,” Mr. Will- iame remarked. Mr. Dalzell then reiterated his state- ment that the purpose of the rule was to expedite public business, “to re- lease the house from the grasp of this idiotic filibuster inaugurated by the gentleman from Mississippi.” The Re- publicans applauded this statement, but the Democrats greeted it with hoots, jeers and derisive laughter. Mr. Dalzell said the rule would en- able the majority “to enact and make into law the great supply bills upon ‘which the existence of the country de- pends.” More Republican applause and Democratic hooting ensued. Mr. Willlams forced a roll call on the adoption of the rule and it was adopted, 138 to 119. Consideration of the District of Co- lumbia appropriation bill then was re- sumed, but only after another roll call. The Democrats did not permit the fact that the appropriation bill had been taken up to interfere with their tactics and the filibuster was kept up. Mr. Henry (Tex.), with an approving nod from Mr. Williams, moved to amend the bill by striking out the first six words. The amendment was lost and it thereupon became evident that the Democrats would place every cb- stacle in the way of the bill. TO SUCCEED STILLINGS. John S. Leech Is Appointed Public Printer. ‘Washington, April 6.—John S. Leech of Illinois, now public printer in the Philippines, has been appointed pub- lic printer here. Mr. Leech will suc- ceed Public Printer Stillings, whose resignation was accepted some days ago. The appointment, as made by President Roosevelt, was in the nature of a surprise, as his name had not been mentioned in connection with that place. ’ Mr. Leech is a legal resident of Bloomington, Ill, although he served reéspectively as compositor, proofread- er and foreman in the government printing office here from 1889 to 1901, at'which time he was selected as pub- lic printer for the Philippines. He has made for himself a most enviable record as an organizer and an admin- istrative officer there, according to re- ports in the possession of the insular bureau. His appointment has been cordially endorsed by Secretary Mor- rison, speaking for the American Fed- eration of Labor. He is a union man, but has been given an honorary sus- pension to permit of his occupancy of his present official position. Mr. Leech is about forty-five years of age. Crisis in Diamond Industry. Antwerp, April 6.—The crisis in the diamond industry, which is due large- Iy to the cessation of the American demand for the stones, is acute. The decision of the Diamond Workers’ un- ion to cease work for the month of April will make it practically impos- sible for merchants to unload their stocks and meet their liabilities and as a result failures are anticipated. Army Marching on Fez. Rabat, Morocco, April 6.—An army of 5,000 men in the service of Sultan Abdel Aziz, with twenty pieces of ar- tillery and under the command of Gen- eral Bagdani, has begun its march on _?oz. Fez is at present in the posses- sion of the adherents of -Mulai Hafld, the usurping sultan of the South. alume Baking Powder S0 wil bo given for any gubstunco i Boalth found tn Cangmen. BISHOP MOORE EXPLAINS Is Not in Sympathy With Kentucky Night Riders. New York, April 6.—Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse university made a statement to the New York Methodist Episcopal conference in which he declared, on behalf of Bishop Mooere, that the bishop was not in sympathy with the barn burners of Kentucky, but that the bishop felt the destruction of tobacco, in view of the position of the Methodist church, to be a commendable thing. The chan- BISHOP DAVID H. MOORE. cellor said that the bishop does net look favorably on the destruction of the barns and warehouses containing the tobacco. The conference here adopted a résolution of confidence in the bishop, which had been offered by the chancellor. This action was the result of a statement made by the bishop Friday in which he was quoted as commend- ing the destruction of tobacco by the “night riders.” AMEND ANTI-TRUST LAW. Large Delegation Appears Before the House Committee. ‘Washington, April 6.—In the inter- est of amendments to the Sherman anti-trust law a large delegation of representatives of manufacturing, commerecial, railway, labor and agricul- tural interests, all identified with the National Civic Federation, appeared before the house committee on judic- jary. The delegation included former Mayor Seth Low, E. H. Gary, Albert Shaw, Isaac N. Seligman, Victor Mo- rawetz, Charles A. Moore, William J. Schiefliin, John S. Huyler, V. E. Macy, ‘William C. Breed and Ralph M. Eas- ley, all of New York; President Gom- pers of the American Federation of Labor; John Mitchell of Indianapolis, the retiring president of the United Mine Workers of America; D. J. Keefe of Detroit, Mich.; Samuel Mather, Cleveland; Henry L. Higginson, Bos- ton; Franklin MacVeagh, Chicago; A. B. Garretson, Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Theo- dore Marburg, Baltimore; Frank Fax- an, Kansas City; Mahlon Kline, Phil- adelphia; Professor J. W. Jenks, Ith- Y., and J. W. Kinnear, Pitts burg. Chairman Littlefield read a number of telegrams from manufacturers and business firms throughout the country, vigorously protesting against the pro- posed amendments and attorneys rep- resenting nearly 200 associations of manufacturers and business houses were present in the interest of their clients. AFFECTING MANCHURIA. Russia May Issue Statement Recogniz- ing Chinese Sovereignty. St. Petersburg, April 6.—The Rus- slan government is considering the issuance of a statement formally rec- ognizing China’s sovereignty in Man- churia in so far as is consistent with the purely administrative rights of Russia in the railroad zone. This is thought to be the best way out of the Harbin difiiculty, which has been brought to an issue by the refusal of Fred D. Fisher, the American consul at Harbin, to recognize the Russian administration of this territory. Rus- sian diplomacy is anxious at all haz- ards to remove the impression that the reorganizing of the administration of Harbin and Chailar involved fur- ther encroachment on the integrity of Manchuria and there iIs reason to be- lieve that Russia would be willing to receive suggestions as to the wording of a statement acceptable to the Unit- ed States and the other powers inter- ested, which, while clearly describing the status quo under existing treaties, would permit Russia to institute nec- essary reforms in the administration of the railroad zone. These reforms are prerogatives of Russia under the treaty of 1896. CAMBRIDGE AGAIN WINS. Defeats Oxford for Third Year in Succession. Putney, Eng, April 6.—For the third year in succession Cambridge won the ’varsity boat race, defeating Oxford by the handsome margin of about two and a half lengths. The light blues—the Cambridge crew— fully justified the confidence reposed in them by the riverside experts and forged to the front from the crack of the pistol and led from start to finish. The result never was in doubt. In spite of the advaniage of the dark blues—the Oxford men—in winning the toss, which enabled them to choose the Surrey side of the river and thus escape much of the heavy water at the start, the extra stamina of the Cambridge men quickly sent the nose of their boat ahead and en- abled them to assume a lead which they held comfortably to the end. LOST BY ONE VOTE Resolution Condemning Tait Ad- ministration in Philippines. FILIPINO DEMOCRATS MEET Endorse Bryan for President and Elect Six Delegates to the Denver Convention—Convention Declares in Favor of Tariff Reform. Manila, April 6.—The Democratic convention in the Philippines defeated by one vote a resolution condemning the Taft administration of the islands. The convention endorsed Bryan for president and adopted a resolution de- manding tariff reform. Six delegates were elected to the national Demo- cratic convention. The adoption of the insular platform almost caused a split in the party. One faction presented a series of radical resolutions condemning specific acts of the government and condemning the failure of Secretary Taft to secure tariff reform, as well as acts of the administration while he was governor. The other faction declined to dis- cuss local political conditions except as to the tariff and the need of con- gressional action to secure the intro- duction of capital into the islands. After an exciting session of four hours’ duration the conservative meas- ures were adopted by a large major- ity. Chicago, April 6.—The Manila dis- patch was shown to Secretary Taft, who laughed heartily when he had read it. He said: “Isn’t that funny? It is very satisfactory that they did not find it necessary to condemn me.” BECAUSE OF DISCUSSION Reason Bryan- Will Not Attend New York Dinner. Washington, April 6.—Representa- tive Sulzer of New York has received the following telegram from W. J. Bryan relating to the invitation ex- tended to him to attend the Jefferson day dinner in New York: “Have withdrawn acceptance. The discussion makes it unwise to go.” The National Democratic club’s in- vitation to Mr. Bryan to attend the Jefferson day banquet in New York Wwas comnveyed to him on the occasion of his recent visit to Washington by Representative Sulzer, who is a mem- ber of the committee on invitations. Mr. Bryan, in response, authorized Mr. Sulzer to inform President John Fox of his acceptance, to apprise him that he preferred to be the last speaker and that his subject would be “The Art of Government.” The making public of this accept- ance was followed by a counter move- ment on the part of the anti-Bryan faction in the National Democratic club and the statement became circu- lated that though Mr. Bryan would at- tend the dinner he would not.be one of the speakers—among whom were scheduled Governor Johnson of Min- nesota, Judge Harmon and Judge Gray. An opposition dollar dinner then was proposed, but its promoters did not secure Mr. Bryan’s consent to attend and speak. The telegram from Mr. Bryan to Representative Sulzer culminates a controversy disagreeable in the extreme to the Nebraskan, say his friends, which has been given wide publicity. Commenting on the telegram Mr. Sulzer said: “It is too bad so many conflicting statements have been published re- garding the invitation extended to Mr. Bryan by the National Democratic club. I do not care to say anything about the matter except that I sincere- ly regret that these conflicting state- ments have placed the National Demo- cratic club and also Mr. Bryan in a false attitude.” 2 K BRYAN SUPPORTERS BOLT Populist Convention Names Watson for President. St. Louis, April 6.—The Populist convention nominated Thomas E. Watson of Georgia for president and Samuel Willlams of Indiana for vice president of the United States. The result was reached after two stormy sessions, throughout which the Ne- braska and Minnesota delegations, working in the interest of William J. Bryan, strove desperately to bring about an adjournment of the conven- tion until after nominations had heen made by the Democratic and Repub- lican parties. Hopelessly outnumbered and with- out any chance whatever of gaining their object the Nebraska men fought desperately to the last and when Jay 'W. Forrest of ‘Albany, N. Y., mounted the platform to place Watson in nom- - ination they withdrew from the con- vention, attended by the Minnesota delegation, which consisted, however, of only one man, T. J. Meighan, At the morning session the Ne- braska men made decided headway. They filibustered cleverly and with a knowledge of parliamentary procedure that several times threw the conven- tion into fearful snarls. George Honnecker of Jersey City, who was finally elected chairman to succeed Jacob Coxey, was not in sym- pathy with the Bryan element and he was not a chairman of the .Coxey brand. Hé is a big man with a bigger voice and he fights. His rulings were fair, but he would not be bluffed or bullied and he “talked back” in vigor- ous style to the Nebraska men when they attacked him. SHORTAGE OF $12,010. Examiner's Repoft on Another Minne- sota Qil Inspector. St. Paul, April 6.—Public Examiner Schaefer has filed with Governor Johnson a report made by him cover- ing an investigation of the state oil inspection department under former Inspector F. G. Warner. The report covers the period of Feb. 1, 1903, to Feb. 1, 1905. In the words of W. C. Heilborn, the inspector who made the examination, discrepancies amounting to $12,010 iy High Grade Watches a Specialty Fine and Complicated Watch Repairing Geo. T. Baker @ Co. Watch Inspector for M. & I. and B. F. & L. F. Rys. Located in City Drug Store. bave béen iocaled, oF, t5 bé actirale, the actual receipts are that much more than have been turned into the state treasury by Mr. Warner and his deputies. According to the statement of Mr. Heilborn, the inspector in charge, the alleged discrepancies and the report made by him is as complete as the ab- sence of the most important records of the department will admit. The majerity of the deputies’ re- ports, affidavits and out shipment rec- ords, he says, are missing and he credits J. A. McDermott with saying that Mr. Warner told him they had been destroyed. The only book of record left, he says, was Mr. Warner’s record of receipts and his monthly payments to the state auditor. Mr. Warner’s bond was in the sum of $5,000, given by the National Se- curity company, and this, according to an opinion given by the state legal department, made a part of the re- port, can be attacked for its full value. Mr. Warner declares that so far as he is concerned there is no shortage and he denies destroying records. JURIST FIGHTS BURGLAR. Justice O’Gorma to Flight. New York, April 6.—Justice James A. O’Gorman of the supreme court en- gaged in a hand to hand fight with a giant negro who had forced his’ way into the O’'Gorman residence, it is al- JUDGE JAMES A. O'GORMAN. leged, for purposes of burglary. The negro first gave battle to Justice O’Gorman’s butler when the latter at- tempted to eject him from the house. Hearing the scuffie Justice 0'Gorman first telephoned for the police and then joined in the fight, using his fists to such advantage that the negro was put to flight. The police summoned by the justice arrived in time to arrest the negro. BIG STRIKE PROBABLE. Canadian Pacific to Break With Metal Trades Unions. ‘Winnipeg, Man., April 6.—The Cana- dian Pacific railroad has decided to break with unions which have mem- bership in metal trades employed in the Canadian Pacific railroad shops. The company has abrogated the agree- ment entered into last September, giving a month’s notice to all unions from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast. While the company asserts that no reduction in wages or increase in hours is to follow the unions have called a meeting from all over the system and will appeal to the board of conciliation of the labor department at Ottawa to negotiate. Thousands of men are affected and delegates here declare a strike probable. The former agreement granted a nine-hour day and 3%, cents an hour wage increase. RUN DOWN BY AUTOMOBILE St. Paul Man and His Wife Sustain Injuries. St. Paul, April 6.—Dr. B. W. Kirby, veterinary surgeon, and Mrs. Kirby were seriously injured while driving by being run down by an automobile driven by an unknown chauffeur. The accident happened at Summit and Fairview avenues. The condition of Dr. Kirby is grave, us it {s feared he sustained a frac- ture of the skull. Mrs. Kirby was se- verely bruised and her back was ‘in jured, though she is not so badly hurt as her husband. The driverof the automobile fled after the accident, abandoning the car. : Puts Ciant Negro| WANTS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY: Able- bodied unmarried men, between ages of 18 and 35; citizens of United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read, and write English For information apply to Recruit ing Officer. Miles Block, Bemidji Minn. WANTED: Competent girl for general house work. Will pay $5.00 per week. Mrs. R. H. Schumaker, 608 Bemidji Ave. WANTED—A girl to do general housework. Apply to Mrs. L. Amadon, 417 Minnesota Ave., Bemidji, Minn. FOR SALE. A A AP FOR SALE—One 75-horsepower engine and boiler, with comblete sawmill; in first-class order. Ad- dress E. J. Swedback, Bemidji. FOR SALE:—Lumber, lath and shingles. While they last we will sell shingles at $2.00,lath at $1.25. Douglas Lumber Co., Bemidji. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. MISCELLANEOUS. e ST S Y PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays, 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell librarian. 5 WANTED TO RENT.—5 or 6 room house for small family; water and sewerndesired. Apply to Pioneer office. e e e WANTED: To purchase good sec- ond hand safe. Inquire at this office. e R D Want Ads FOR RENTING A PROPERTY, SELI- ING A BUSINESS OR = OBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. Pioneer i 3 1 Asmersees 4 i i | S i 5