Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 7, 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 bauk i3 safeguarded in every way. are prepared to take care of burglar-proof safes, hurglar alarms and every modern ap- You employ a physician to care for your health, a dentist to care for your teeth. pliance. 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 integ Investigate these claims, watch our business, observe our ire 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 We money, with strong vaults. Why not a bank to care to be domg a careful, con- We aim at all Web - Our officers and stockhold- § y and respousibility. Surplus $6,000.00 George Gergin a Suicide. i The remains of George Gergin| were found yesterday noon on an| old skidway near the M. & I. track,| one-half mile south of Funkley. ! From papers and a note found on| his person, it is determined that it was a clear case of suicide. Gergin was last seen in Funkley on the 28th of March. He was a lumberjack and had but few acquaint- ances in this vicinity, and his not being seen after that did not cause any alarm whatever as it was sup- posed that he had gone to some other part of the country. Deputy Coroner J. P. Lahr went to Funkley last evening and returned this morning with the remains. The body of Gergin will prob- ably be buried at the poor some time tomorrow. From the note which was found on the person, it seems that Gergin has been playing in hard luck for the past month, being unable to find work, for in his note he asks that the authorities bury him without looking up his relatives or permitting anyone to know where he is. He states that he is acquainted with B. Thompson and Louis Jones of Ten- strike. farm Coming Soon, a Play that Pleases. The Perry’s, in offering their S-act scenic melo-drama, “Kidnapped for a million,” does so with the assur- ance that they have a play worthy of the best kind of patronage, a story that tounches the heart and moistens the eyes; bubbling with brignt comedy. At Opera House, Sat. April 11. D. D. Freno Injured. D. D. Freno, a brakeman on an M. & I. logging train, was taken to the hospital at Brainerd this morn- ing, where he will receive treatment for the injuries sustained yesterday in an accident near Kelliher. Mr. Freno was walking beside the NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION of Independent School District of Bemidiji. ‘Whereas a petition has been presented to the undersigned, as clerk of said district, rc- questing that a special meeting of the iegal voters of sald district be called at the time and place, and for the purposes hereinafter set forth, Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that a speclal election of the legal voters of Tnde- pendent school district of Bemidji will be held at the Central school house located in | block four (4) of the First Addition to Be- midjl, in the city of Bemlidji. Beltrami county, Minnesota, on Thursday, the I6th day of April, 1908, at 4:30 o’clock p. m. for the pur- pose of voting upon the proposition of erect- ing, upon the present, school site, being lof one (1), two (2), three (3) and four (4) in bl ten (10), of Carson’s Addition to Bemidji, Bel trami county, Minnesota, a brick school build ing to be used for graded school purposes, of authorizing the Board of Education of said District to sell ox otherwise use or dispose of the frame building now on said property and known as the Old Catholic Church building for the best Interest of said District and as to said Board of Education shall Seem proper, and | that the bonds of sald school district, i ars (31,000 each. bearing interest at the rate of fi (5) per cent per annum, payable in fifteen years from date of issue, interest payable semi- annually, be issued for the purpose of secur- Ing money with which to aid in the ercetion | of sald building upon said site, Dated this 4th day of April, 1908, GRAHAM M. TURRANCJE.k erk. train at the time of the accident and was in the act of flagging the train when the heavy chains gave away and the entire load of logs came down upon him. He was severely in- jured his left leg being broken in two places, his jaw broken, and sustained several other injuries. The staff of the flag he was carry- ing was broken in five pieces and how he escaped with his life is a mystery. Mrs. James H: Rogers Dead. The death of Mrs. James H. Rogers occured at her home on Minnesota avenue late last evening, after an illness of over three months. Mrs. Rogers was born in Indiana, March 16, 1845 and has been a resident of Bemidji for the past seven years. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, five sons and two daughters. The funeral services will be held from the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon commencing at 2 o’clock. Meetings a Success. The meetings being held in the Baptist church are proving a suc- cess. The attendance last night was much better than was expected and from the interest which is mani- fest at this time in this work, a much larger audience will be expected this evening. The church extends a cordial invitation to the strangers and visit- ors in our city to attend these meet- ings. Song services commence at 8 o’clock. Subject this evening, “What Is Your Foundation?” 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 100 Per Cent Pure Paints. Every Gallon Is Guaranteed. Call and see our stock. Jerrard & Covington. G. A. R. and W. R. C. Notice. All members of the G. A. R. Post and the Circle are requested to meet at the Baptist church parlors tomor- row afternoon at 1:30 o’clock to attend in a body the funeral of Mrs. Mathilda E. Rogers. By order of the commander. H. W. Bailey, Commander. Must Sacrifice New Piano. On account of having no place to keep it, having lost my home by fire, I will sell my brand new $375 piano for $250 if taken at once. V. L. Ellis, at Pioneer office. Faster souvenier postals cards at the Pioneer office. 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 son. Anyone wishing any work done in my line will please call at my shop, 317 Minnesota avenue, or phone 202, EARLE G. for the coming sea- WAGNER PAINTER, PAPERHANGER AND DEGORATOR 317 Minnesota Ave. Telephone 202 District Court. The jury in the case of Laura P, Scrutchin vs. the City of Bemidji, returned a verdict for the plaintiff, late last evening, in the sum of $150. In the case of Jonn Larkin vs. Charles Nangle, it took the jury { | some time to make their decision, | the jury being charged and retired to their room yesterday afternoon, B | the verdict being returned this morn- ing and was in favor of the defend- ant. ‘The plaintif was granted a stay of sixty days. ‘The attention of the court has been occupied today in hearing evi- % | dence in the case of T. M. Partridge Lumber company vs. John Ashcroft’ and Charles Mealey, in which the plaintiff seeks to recover $850 on account. The plaintiff is represented by A. A. Andrews of this -city and the defendants by George H. Spear of Grand Rapids. Painting, Papering and Decoratiug. Earle G. Wagner has purchased the painting, papering and decorat- ing business formerly owned by ], 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. Notice. We have disposed of our meat market, known as the market of F. Pierce & Co., to A. Hagberg, who took possession of same Saturday morping. Mr. Hagberg, who has assumed full control of the market is authorized to collect all outstand- ing accounts. —A. Klien. —TF. Pierce. Lumber for Sale. We have for sale lumber, lath and shingles. While they last we wil sell shingles at $2.00, lath at $1.25. Douglas Lumber Co., Bemidji. WOULD FORGE LEGISLATION President May Veto Omnibus Public Buildings Bill. ‘Washington, April 7.—Unless Pres- ident Roosevelt gets approximately the legislation he desires at the hands of congress it is said on high aunthority that he will veto the omnibus public bulldings bill which is to be framed up this week. In that event there will be a pretty lively fight between con- gress and the White House, which will be precipitated when the naval appropriation bill comes up. It is the present programme of the Republican leaders of the house to limit the ex- tension of the navy during the cur- rent year to two battleships of the first class type. The president wants four and he wants an anti-injunction bill and an amended anti-trust bill amending the present Sherman act. Prospects at this time are not bright for any of these measures at this late day in the session. The house may pass an amended aati-trust bill, but it will never get through the senate. The senate has passed the Aldrich cur- rency bill, but that measure is doomed in the house. A private poll of the house has been taken by the leaders and it develops that more than half of the members are opposed to the Aldrich bill. DEMAND EIGHT-HOUR DAY. Winnipeg Street Car Men Threaten to Strike. ‘Winnipeg, Man., April 7.—The street railway employes held a session from midnight to 5:30 a. m. considering a new wage schedule. The men demand an eight-hour day instead of nine, with same pay, besides other concessions. If not granted it was decided to strike. Emma Goldman and other agitators are here encouraging the men to strike. The strike lasted several weeks three years ago when the pres- ent schedule was granted by the com- pany. EIGHT KNOWN TO BE DEAD Two Old Tenements Collapse at Ox- ford, Eng. London, April 7.—Two old tenement houses in Castle street, Oxford, col- lapsed as the result of the foundations of the structures having been weak- ened by the excavations for a new building adjoining. Eight dead bodies have been taken from the ruins and it is believed that several others are still buried in the debris. Twenty persons have been taken out alive, but none of them is seriously injured. POLL OF HOUSE TAKEN. Members Said to Favor Creation of Financial Commission. ‘Washington, April 7.—Representa- tive Hill of Connecticut, a member of the house committee on currency, told President Roosevelt that he had made a careful poll of the house and found that a majority of its members were in favor of a financial commission ‘to consider the financial gquestion in all its aspects between now and the time for the convening of the next con- gress. Mr. Hill said that the senti- ment was not general in favor of any particular measure, but that some- thing on the order of the Lovering bill was preferred. BLOWTOC.0.0.LIUOR Senate Committee Agrees on Bill Regulating Shipments, QUTCOME OF MANY HEARINGS Provisions of the Measure Designated to Eliminate the Practice of Rail- road and Express Agents Acting as Agents for Liquor Houses. ‘Washington, April 7.—After extend- ed hearings and exhaustive arguments by the members of the senate commit- tee on judiciary that committee has agreed upon a bill dealing with the shipments of liquors from one state or territory to another state or territory. The measure will be reported by Sen- ator Knox, who was chairman of the sub-committee which conducted the hearings. It is comparatively simple in form, providing that there shall be no “collect on delivery” packages of liquor shipped in interstate commerce where fictitious names are used and that the name of the consignor and consignee shall be stated plainly. The provision is designed to eliminate the practice of railroad and express agents acting as agents for liquor houses. There were numerous bills before the sub-committee dealing with every phase of the question and particularly they sought to give to a state the right to control liquor shipments the mo- ment they entered the border of the state. Temperance organizations all over the country desired this feature to be incorporated in the bill so as to give the widest latitude to a state in axercising its police powers. All of the bills before the sub-committee were declared unconstitutional by a vote of-3 to 2. A vete was later had on the bills by the full committee and they were declared unconstitutional by a vote of 7 to 5. The bill agreed on eliminates the features that are believed to endanger a successful constitutional test. The report on this bill will be unanimous. At the same time the minority of the committee still believes that certain other features intended to broaden the scope of the measure should be enact- ed and it was agreed that the views of all of the members of the committee should be incorporated in the report to the senate. The submission to the senate of the views of the minority will transfer the whole matter to the senate floor with excellent prospect of a renewed fight there for what is termed a broad “state’s rights” bill. ANTI-BRYAN MOVEMENT. Conference of Prominent Democrats Held in New York. Chicago, April 7.—An anti-Bryan campaign has been started in New York. A conference, attended by sev- eral prominent Western Democrats and by many from Eastern and South- ern states, was held there, reaching both an end and a decision in one day. It was held under direction of Will- jam Sheehan, “Blue Eyed William,” who, with David B. Hill, endeavored successfully to make Alton B. Parker the Democratic nominee in 1904 and unsuccessfully to make him president. The-names of the men at the confer- ence are being kept secret. Those present not only do not care to have their own names made public, but wish to “protect” others in the con- clave. The heaviest representations were from the South and the East. This movement comes coincidentally with the beginning of active cam- paigning for Governor John A. John- son of Minnesota from Chicago head- quarters opened at the Grand Pacific hotel here. Johnson himself will be in Chicago this week with a party of Minnesota officials and citizens og, their way South. He goes to Pitts- burg Landing for the dedication of a Minnesota monument and will visit Louisville both going and returning. On his return he is to make a political speech in TLouisville and will be in Chicago again Tuesday, April 14. William J. Bryan at Denver. Denver, April 7.—Accompanied from Colorado Springs by a reception com- mittee headed by former TUnited States Senator Patterson William J. Bryan arrived in Denver. He was driven in an automobile to the Denver university, of which Governor Henry A. Buchtel is chancellor, and made a non-partisan address to the students. Later Mr. Bryan lunched with the di- rectors of the Bryan club at the home of the president, former Congressman John F. Shafroth. Affects 30,000 Operatives. Boston, April 7.—A wage reduction averaging 10 per cent has become ef- fective in cotton mills in New Eng- land employing 30,000 operatives. Last week the wages of 60,000 were reduced and on next Monday the pay of about 35,000 additional millhands, including those in New Bedford, will be cut, bringing the total affected by the present movement to 125,000. Attempt to Destroy Pier. New York, April 7.—Efforts were made to destroy the pier and equip- ment used by the McClintic-Marshall Construction company in constructing a new pier for the White Star line at West Seventeenth street. Two bombs were exploded with little ef- fect, although the force of the explo- sion roused thousands from sleep and drew a large crowd to the place. BRITISH CABINET CHANGES Resignation of Premier Necessitates Rearrangement. London, April 7—An informal con- ference of, ministers under the presi- dency of Herbert H. Asquith, chancel- Ior of the exchequer, was held prior to the commencement of the sitting of parliament and the situation was discussed in a general way, the pre- mier-elect being anxious to hear the views of his colleagues relative to the Drospect of cabinet changes mow that the necessity of its reconstruction has actually ‘inaterialized. Tn view of the lack of success at the recent elections the cabinet will be rearranged so as to avold as’'far as possible the election contests made necessary when mem- bers of the house of commons or hold- ers of under secretaryships are elect- ed to cabinet rank. David Lloyd George, president of the board of trade, is still a hot favor- ite for the chancellorship, although Mr. Baldane, who shares the Liberal- Imperialist tendencies of Mr. Asquith, s understood to be a candidate for the same portfolio. There is no hurry, however, about the various assign- ments, as Mr. Asquith will retain the chancellorship until the budget has been introduced after the Baster re- cess. Should Mr. Birrell, the chief secretary for Ireland, be slated for a change of office it'is an open secret that John Burns, fow president of the local government board, would be quite content to replace Mr. Birrell as head of the Irish office. It seems quite likely that Lewis Harcourt, who is considered some- thing of an American because of his American mother and wife, will be in- cluded in the new cabinet and the name of Winston Churchill also fig- ured in most of the new cabinet lists. The elevation of Churchill would in- volve an election from the Manchester constituency, with considerable possi- bility of defeat, which would necessi- tate finding a Radical complacent enough to give up a safe seat to which Churchill could be elected. AGED RAGPICKER KILLED. Finding of Body at St. Paul Followed by Arrest of Murderer. St. Paul, April 7.—Two weeks ago Fred Eschle, aged forty-seven, said to be an ex-convict, murdered John Smo- lensky, aged seventy-three, a rag- picker, blowing the top of his head off with a shotgun. The murderer hid the body under the floor of the victim’s shack and occupied the house afterward, eating and sleeping in the home of the mur- dered man. The corpse was discovered Sunday morning and Eschle was captured by the police some fours later and made a complete confession. He pleaded that he was drunk when he committed the murder, but the po- lice state that he killed the aged rag- picker for his money. Eschle admits knowing that Smo- lensky had money, but denies that he took over §$70 from the body. The money did him no good, for he was robbed by a pickpocket the Thursday following the tragedy while drunk. SERIOUS RIOTS AT LISBON Extent of the Casualties Sup- pressed by the Censor. Lisbon, April 7.—The city is in a state of intense excitement over the election riots brought on by the indig- nant protest of the Republican ele- ment that it would be defrauded at the polls. Great crowds filled Pedro square and were massed in front of St. Dominique church, these points being the chief centers of the Repub- lican disorder. The troops, consisting of cavalry and infantry, were called from their barracks and charged on the assem- bled multitude. As the troops ad- vanced they were met by showers of stones. The soldiers charged repeat- edly, finally opening fire on the mob. Intense disorder ensued. Ome ob- server says the streets were literally red with blood. No official statement of the number of killed and wounded has yet been issued and pending au- thority from government sources no unofficial or press statement is per- mitted to be telegraphed concerning the extent of these casualties. The crowd finally fled in terror to their homes, the cavalry pursuing the groups through the streets and dis- persing them as they sought to reform at the street corners. The counting of the ballots proceeds slowly. Some districts are being held up by order of the government. The ballot boxes are being guarded by the police, backed by a large force of troops. Thus far not a single Repub- lican candidate has been declared elected, although the results in 107 districts are understood to be com- plete. Incipient Rioting at Paris. Paris, April 7.—The first incipient rioting in connection with the lockout which began April 4 affecting a great number of masons, bricklayers and allied workmen occurred in the Place de la Bastile. A crowd of workmen attempted to force an entrance into the building yards with the intention of wrecking the work material there, but they were prevented by the ar- rival of police reserves, who dispersed the crowd after making a few arrests and cracking a few heads. SENSATIONAL TRAGEDY. Man of Fifty-nine Kills Young Girl and Himself. Pittsburg, April 7.—Samuel L. Gard- ner, fifty-nine years of age, a civil engineer and a prominent citizen of McKees Rocks, a suburb of this city, shot and instantly killed Dorothy Bradney, sixteen years old, in the presence of her mother and then, run- ning to his own home, next door, shot himself through the mouth, inflicting a wound from which he died several hours later. . Gardner has a wife and several grown children. The prominence of both families and the youth of Miss Bradney served to make the shooting sensational. It is alleged Gardner has been in- fatuated with the young girl for a long time. It is believed he became. ex- tfremely enraged when Miss Bradney went to church accompanied by a young gentleman companion. Negro Riot at Augusta, Ga. Augusta, Ga., April 7.—The police reserves were called out here to quell a riot among negroes at Twiggs and Charles streets. Mack Fryers, a ne- gro, was fatally shot by the police. High Grade Watches a Specialty Fine and Complicated Watch Repairing Geo. T. Baker @ Co. Watch Inspector for M. & I. and B. F. & . F. Rys. Located in Ci ty Drug Store. LITTLEFIELDVOTESNO Only Member of House Opposing Employeis’ Liability Bill TRUCE DECLARED FOR A TIME Warring Republicans and Democrats Suspend Hostilities Long Enough to Take Up Measure and Pass It Un- der Suspension of Rules. ‘Washington, April 7.—A truce be- tween the Democrats and Republicans was for a time declared when, under suspension of the rules, the house took up for consideration and paszed the Sterling employers’ liability bill. The Democrats broke out into loud ap- plause and handclapping when the reading of the measure had been con- | cluded. The vote on the measure was ayes 300, nays 1. Mr. Littlefield (Me.) cast the negative vcie. Mr. Sterling (Iil.) explained the pro- visions of the Lill, the of which have been published. Mr. Sterling stated that the bill would be applicabl tween states and street railroad lines in the territories and the District of CONGRESSMAN LITTLEFIELD. Columbia. The Democrats applauded Mr. Henry (Tex.) when he said the bill was a meritorious and constitu- tional one and that not a Democratic vote would be recorded against it. In the opinion of Mr. Littlefield the section of the bill relating to actions at law in cases of contributory negli- gence was an innovation on existing laws. He delivered a legal argument in support of his contention and de- clared that the bill was open to the same objection that was raised against the act declared unconstitutional by the supreme court of the United States. INSURGENTS ARE ACTIVE. Several Minor Fights Occur in Vicinity of Seoul. £ Tokio, April 7.—Advices from Seoul say that insurgents are showing in- creased activity in the neighborhood of Seoul, several minor fights having occurred lately. The insurgent ele- ment has been encouraged by the at- titude of certain members of the Korean court. Privy Councillor Yun has demanded the suppression of the insurgents by Korean troops instead of Japanese. Has a Worldwide Record. St. Louis, April 7.—A man whom Superintendent John Shea of the Ber- tillon bureau identified as “Kid” Burke, alias Fisher, known to the po- lice of every large city in the United States and in Paris and London, was arrested here after he grabbed $1,000 in bills from the pocket of Mike Ho- gan in a down town bank. A confed- erate of Burke, to whom the latter sought to hand the bills, escaped when he saw a crowd coming on him, Japs Enter American Consulate. Mukden, April 7.—Four Japanese cntered the American consulate and brutally attacked the native staff in revenge for a private spite. Consul General Straight made a requisition on the Chinese police and the Japa- nese were arrested and taken to the Japanese consulate. No apology has yet been offered and ‘it is probable that the matter will “be made a sub- main features | to interarban car lines be- | WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED FORU. 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. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—One 75-horsepower engine and boiler, with comblete sawmill; in first-class order. Ad- dress E. J. Swedback, Bemidji. i | & (- shingles. While they last we will t 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. A 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. WANTED TO RENT.—5 or 6 room house for small family; water and sewer, desired. Apply to Pioneer office. WANTED: To purchase good sec- ond hand safe. Inquire at this office. 18I §7 e ® Apownas Kowppy (njssedine | B T e S e OALID $39IqB), 05911, *q3[u o) R e LI O Buissalq ® poacsd nm;a oupIY Jo K13A00 *SIp o4’ ¢ s&ouppy WM ojns Aqm Owl Drug Store. , Want Ads FOR RENTING A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS OR OBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. Pioneer ject of diplomatic action. {FOR SALE:—Lumber, lath and ~ i &