Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 21, 1908, Page 4

{ i woman starting out in “stingy” neither shoul The sensible and easy 1 for your future needs with this bank; deposit week or month. Stick will never regret it. Capital $50,000.00 The Largest and Strongest Ba Better Start Now An early start and a definite plan goes far toward assuring success to the young man or suceess will be assured. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BEMIDJI life. No need of being d you be a ‘spender.” nethod of creating a fund is to open an account whatev r you can each to it, and in time your Better start now; you Surplus $6,000.00 nk in North Central Minnesota PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT MAY GHANGE POSITION Believed that He Will Act Favorably| on the Rainy River Veto Appeal. Washington, April 20.—Facts con- cerning the improvements made by the Rainy River Improvement com- pany of Minneapolis at International Falls, were laid before President Roosevelt by Representative Bede yesterday and may induce the presi- dent to modify his expressed in his veto message of last Monday. Mr. Bede reached Washington yesterday, coming dir- position as ect from Minneapolis, where he con- ferred with the Backus-Brooks inter- ests and others identjfied with the Rainy River Improvements. This fact has apparently not been es- tablished before the president. Mr. Bede also explained that while the holders of the rights had obtained numerous extensions of time since the passage of the first bill in 1898, practically all of the delay in construction has been due! to the obstacles encountered in getting permission from the Cana- dian government, and obtaining title to the lands on the Canadian! side. The president turned Represen- tative Bede over to Gifford Pinchot, chief forestor, who is said to be in charge of the details in the program | for preserving the public’s rights in water power privileges in public streams. A conference with Mr. Pinchot has been arranged for Mon- day. It is understood that a repre- sentative of the Rainy River Im- provement company will arrive from Minneapolis within a day or two to push the matter here. The president’s veto of the bill, which was to further extend the time for the completion of the Rainy river dam projects, will cause a heavy money loss to the interests at International Falls, unless the matter can be fixed up in a satisfactory manner. The Rainy River Improvement company contemplates the investment of over $6,000,000 at International Falls and the effort now being made is to convince the administration that the improvement has been pushed as fast as international | complications and money stringency would permit. It is believed that in view of the conditions existing in the Rainy river project, the piesident will consent to the approval of a bill which will permit the company to complete its dam and prepare for| the big paper mill and other enter- prises planned there. In the approval of such a bill, it is not unlikely that the president will insist that it carry some fee for the wuse of the water power rights, such as he has out-! lined in his message to congress,! but the conditions will not be so striugent as to injure the interests of the Rainy River company. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION of Independent School District of Bemidji. Whereas a petition bas been presented to the undersigned, as clerk of sald district, ro- questing that a special meeting of the legal voters of said district be called at the time and place, and for the purposes herelnafter set forth, Now therefore, notice is hereby glven, that a special election of the legal voters of Tnde- | pendent school district of Bemidji will be held at the Central school house located in block four @) of the First Addition to Be- | midil, in the city of Bemidji, Beltrami | county, Minnesota, on Friday, the Ist day | of May, 1908, at 4:30 o’clock p. m. for the pur- | Dpose of voting upon the proposition of auth- orizing and directing the school board of said district to purchase the following tract of land, In said district, for a_school site for a high-school and graded school bullding, and | of authorizing and directing said school board to use and expend, out of general funds now | in the treasury of said district, the sum of | five thousand dollars, or such portion thereof { as may be necessary, for the purchase and acquisition of said sit The following is a description of sald school site to be so acquired: Block D. of Bemidji Townsite & Improvement Crmpany's Subdi- vision of Outlots C, D, and E, in Bemidjl, Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register ot Deeds of Beltrami County, Minnesota, Dated this 20th day of April, 1908, GRAHAM M. TOREANCE, erk. |in Beltrami county. T | lubilee Singers Coming. ‘The next attraction at the City Opera House will be the celebrated Slayton Tenueseeans, jubilee singers. This is the well known organization | that has been on the road over twenty years and the managers an- nounce that they have secured better talent than ever before. Wm. Hu Mason is the musical director this vear and will be remembered as the j director of the original Fisk Jubilees | at the time Miss Maggie Cole was the sensation of the musical world on account of the wonderful soprano voice she posessed. Miss Io Maude Browne, the lead- [ina’ soprano Qf the company, is de- i clared by Mr. Mason, and in fact by iall who hear her, to be the finest colored singer of the present day. Other soloists of the company are Mr. Chas. Downs, a basso with a truly wonderful voice. Mr. Navarro, who has no equal as a robust tenor: Mrs. C. H. Downs, colorature con- tralto, and Miss Nelson, a remark- ably sweet mezzo-soprano, The program is made up of old plantation melodies and selections from the popular grand operas. This concert is to be given next Sattrday evening iat the City Opera House. Looks Good “‘Out West.” “Everything indicates that those who have offered tenders to the Oregon railroad to purchase the lands on their land grant will be successful in getting the land eventu- ally,” says A. H. Klevin, who re- turned last evening from an ex- tended visit at Portland and San Francisco, in the interest of many, in this vicinity who have made tenders for the land. “I believe that those who have tendered their filings for the land stand a good chance of getting it.” continued Mr. Klaven. “The ma- jority of sentiment in the west is that the land will be, sold at the figures offered, which means a fine lot of valuable timber land for those who “got in on the ground floor.” “The western country is aflame with enthusiasm for Governor John- son for president,”_says Mr. Klevin, and everywhere you go out there the i people are talking of Johnson as the next executive,. He is certainly getting lots of ‘favorable mention’ in the west.” Domestic “*‘Harmony” (?) Albert and Arthur Cochran and their mothher Mrs. Cochran were brought into police court early this morning to answer to a charge of assault upon the person of Mrs. Mrs. Albert Cochran was so severely punished that she was unable to appear in coour. Mrs. Cochran, Sr., received a fine of ten dollars and costs or fifteen days in the county jail and accepted the latter, The two men were bound over to the next term of court. Bonds were fixed as follows: Albert Cochran '$200, Arthur Coch- ran $100. Good Farm for Sale. One cf the best 200 acre farms 40 acres nearly ready for plow; 30 acres under culti- vation and 40 acres good meadow. Some saw timber and pulp wood. ILog house and barn; root cellar; good well and good spring on the place. Good school wiithn 60 rods of the place. Will trade for city prop- erty. Will sell oneasy terms. C. C. Woodward, Bemidji Minn. Warrants Payable. Notice is herebv given that there is money in the city treasury to pay all out-standing warrants registered against the General Revenue fund prior to Decemher 1, 1907; and inter- estwill cease from and after date of this notice. Dated at Bemidji, 18th day of April 1908. Earl Geil City treasurer. Minn., this EX-JUDGE SPOONER TELLS OF JOHNSON SENTIMENT Mr. Spooner Gives Out an Interview, at Spokane, Relative to His Operations. Spokane, Wash.,, April 20.— (Special to Pioneer.)—“There is 1| every indication that the candidacy of Gov. John A. Johuson for the #| democratic presidential nomination .is becoming more popular in Minne- sota daily, and I believe he will cut heavily into the republican vote in that state.” Judge Marshall A. Spooner, form- eily of Bemidji, who resigned a judgeship of the fifteenth judical dictrict in Minnesota, to practice law in Spokane, made the foregoing observation on hisarrival in the city. He said regarding his plans in the Northwest: “Previous visits to Spokane hav- ing convinced me that there is an exceptionally promising legal field in this city. It was the conviction that my interests would be furthered by getting back into the harness in a rapidly growing a prosperous city like Spokane after six strenuous years ofi the bench that persuaded me to resign. “I believe there are greater induce- ments here for a live, energetic lawyer, admitting that the city is already well supplied in that regard, than in any other city in the United | States. I reached this conclusion only after considering several other attractive locations in and out of Minnesota. I believe also that Washington will experience a grater growth in population than any other state in the union this year.” Judge Spooner was appointed to the bench in northern Minnesota by Governor Van Sant, when the fif- teenth district was given its second | judge, and was elected to the posi-| tion by a large majority at the general election which followed. He had three years more to serve when he forwarded his resignation to Gov-i ernor Johnson, Unkey's Body Buried. J. P. Lahr, deputy county coroner, returned this morning from Baudette, where he investigated the circum- stances surrounding the finding of the body of Henry Unkey, who dis- appeared last tall. Mr. Labr said that it was not necessary to hold an inquest, as a note was found in the pocket of the clothes worn by the dead maa, in| whieh Unkey stated that he wanted ! no one to blame for his death that| he was discouraged by prolonged ill health, and that he was killing him- self in consequence. The body was found on the Rapid | river, at a point where a small stream entered the Rapid. There was nothing left but the skeleton. | Henry Uvkey formerly lived in| Milwauke, but went to Baadette to live with his brother, W. H. Unkey. He was in bad health, and change of climate not bettering his condition, he became worried and despondent and killed himself. years of age. The body of the dead man was| ordered buried at Baudette, but will later be removed to Walker for final interment. He was 27| Baseball at Northome. Matt Jones, the Northome dealer! in liquid refreshments, who spent yesterday in the city, says that the baseball players at Northome are practicing for games during the coming summer, and that the first contest will be played at Interna- tional Falls next Sunday, between the Northome and “Falls” teams. | The battery for the Northome team will be the same reliable com- bination that the team had last year, with Percy Scribner “heaving ’em over” and John Oman at the feceiv- ing end. More Trouble for Prof. Symington. The following letter was received yesterday afternoon from Professor Thomas Symington of the Bemidji band: “Port Huron, Mich., “April 17, 1908. “Dear Friend:-Iam here to attend the funeral of my ‘wife’s sister. She dropped dead last night from opoplexy. This is the home from which my poor little wife was buried on the 7th. “I cannot tell just exactly when I can get back, but will do so as soon as possible. “Yours truly, —"“Thomas Symington.”” Mr. Symington has been unusu- ally unfortunate. His wife died two weeks ago, and this sister-in-law is the seventh relation of his and his dead wife’s to die within the last year. The many friends of Mr. Syming- ton extend their deepest sympathy to him in this hour ofldarkest trial and bereavement. “Both Sides” in Town. Harry Gann, who was at one time the owner of the Pine River Sentinel, but who has recently been acting as commercial traveler for the A. Bauer company of St. Paul, arrived in the city last evening and has been calling on his local customers dur- ing the day. Mr. Gannis the owner 1 of “Both Sides,” the official publica- tion of the Retail Liquor Dealers’ association of Minnesota. Harry is a good fellow, and one of the best inewspaper men in the state. New Hamm Building. The plans for the new Hamm Brewing company brick block have been received by Theodore Gullick- son, local agent for the Hamm people, and the letting .of a contract to begin construction of the block will probably be concluded in a few days. The block will be erected on the corner of Minnesota avenue and Second street, and will replace the frame building recently destroyed by fire. The building will be one story, solid brick, and substantial and modern in every réspect. | el e A, Card of Thanks. { To the kind friends and neigh- | bors who so. willingly assisted us !during the sickness and death of Prudence Doran, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks, also to those sending flowers and assisting gen- ‘eral]y. May the Lord bless you all and spare you such sorrow, is our sincere wish. Mrs. James Doran. Mrs. Ryan. Mss. P. J. O’Leary. Chas. Doran. DINES WITH BRVAN Henry Watterson Picks Nebraskan as Winner at Beaver, {OHNSGN WAITED TOO LONG Louisville Editor Says Movement in the Interest of Minnesota’s Gov- ernor Should Have Been Taken Up When First Advocated by Him. : New York, April 21.—William J. Bryan arrived here after two days spent up the state in making speeches and holding conferences with various political leaders. Mr. Bryan on his arrival went to the Hoffman House, which has served as an informal Democratic headquar- ters for years. At the hotel he said the purpose of his visit here at this time is to meet Mrs. Bryan, who is returning from a European trip. ‘While in New York he will make sev- eral addresses. Mr. Bryan said he has no appointments with any of the filiucal leaders here. He had break- fast with Henry Watterson. Colonel Watterson sald there was ! nothing in his conversation with Mr. Bryan at breakfast that he cared to make public. “Personally I have no {doubt that Mr. Bryan will be nom- inated at Denver,” said the colonel, “and I think that we have a good ehance to elect him. The movement {in the interest of Governor Johnson comes too late and from the wrong quarter. If the interests that are now urging his nomination had backed me up when I advocated his candidacy ten months ago he might have had a of the nomination. But the ocrats of New York in the pres- oent chaotic condition cannot dictate to the majority of the Democratie party.” | Discusses Republican Situation. Colonel Watterson, discussing the Republican situation, said that Taft would be nominated. Concerning President Roosevelt he said: “I left Washington a few weeks ago convinced that the president will not accept the renmomination. I believe that if the convention should be stam- peded he would insist that it be called together again to nominate another man. Of the general situation I would say that the Republicans are just as badly off as we are. We are both trading our eggs and some of the eggs are bad.” . Among Mr. Bryan’s callers at the Hoffman House were Urey Woodson of Kentucky, secretary of the Demo- oratic national committee, and Nor- man . Mack of Buffalo, national com- mitteeman from this state. Mr. Wood- son discussed with Mr. Bryan the Democratic situation in Kentucky and Mr. Mack talked over with him Dem- ocratic conditions in New York. Mr. Woodson - said he did not think Mr. Bryan was “shivering over the results expected in Illinois so far as an un- instructed delegation from that state to the national convention was con- cerned.” BRYAN MAY LOSE ILLINOIS Fight for Johnson in State tion Seems Certain. Chicago, April 21.—Illinols with its Conven- Aifty-Tour mnalional Telegates 1s very lkely to be transferred bodily to the presidential lineup of Governor John A. Johnson at the Democratic state convention at Springfield Thursday. This is possible in spite of an ap- parently futile attempt by National Committeeman Roger C. Sullivan to put a stop to the Johnson movement in this state. Indications are that a determined spirit favorable to the Min- nesota governor is rampant among the delegates who have been chosen and Sullivan is placed in the peculiar situation of attempting to control the state convention in behalf of instruc- tions for Bryan. The declaration is made by a state leader that even Mr. Sullivan, who is committed openly to Bryan and wishes an instructed delegation, cannot stop the Johnson talk, which is reported from half a dozen different sections of the state. Ualess Sullivan and his lieutenants, ‘who are now supposed to be in control of the convention since the fizzle of the out and out Bryan movement, use stringeat measures to hold the dele- katas in line for Bryan the conven- tion is likely to take the control into its own hands and either endorse or jnstruct for Johnson, or at least send an uninstructed ‘delegation to Denver. This statement is made on the au- thority of an influential Democrat who is certain to be a member of the com- mittee on resolutions. He announced that he has drawn a Johnson resolu- tlon and will fight for it in the com- mittee and on the floor of the conven- tion. ) 8enate Favors Two Battleships. ‘Washington, April 21.—No change will be made by the senate in the house programme providing for the building of two battleships. The sen- ate committee decided not to follow Président Roosevelt’s srecommenda- tion for an appropriation to build four Battleships and to leave this item just as it was agreed upon in the house. Pennsylvania Mines Resume. Pittsburg, April 21.—About 30,000 miners employed in the Pittsburg dis- trict have resumed work in accord- ance with the agreement reached last week at the Toledo joint conference. GUESTS OF LOS ANGELES Sailors of Battleship Fleet Generously Entertained. Los Angeles, Cal, April 21.—This city has begun its week’s entertain- ment of the Atlantic fleet. For the next six days officers and men will participate in a programme that will occupy nearly every hour of the time. A four days’ programme for the sail ors began at Chutes park. Three thou- sand sailors were given liberty from the ships and were escorted from the beach cities to Los Angeles in free trolley cars. At the park every variety of enter- tainment was provided. More than fifty threeround boxing bouts are scheduled to take place there during the week by the Los Angeles Athletic | club. James J. Jeffries is master of all athletic exercises and referee of the boxing bouts. Fencing contests, balloon ascensions, high dives and scores of similar altractions were put on for the amusement of the sailors. At noon a typical Spanish barbecue was served. The menu included bar- becued beef, chile concarne and frijo- les. Four hundred women from the various patriotic societies of the city served the meat to the sailors from long tables erected throughout the park. The general public was also ad- mitted to the park and thousands of people thronged the place. Chutes park, with all its places of entertain- ment, was leased by the committee for the four days and all its attrac- tions were thrown open to the sailors. MASTER TO TAKE EVIDENCE Another Step Taken in Minnesota Railroad Rate Cases. St. Paul, April 21.—The first step in the Minnesota rate cases since the decision of the United States supreme court was taken when the attorneys for the state and the railroad com- panies appeared before Judge Sanborn of the United States circuit court of appeals relative to the appointment by the court of a master in chancery to take evidence offered by the state and the companies on the questions at issue for presentation to the court for decision. Towards the close of the conference the attorneys, at the request of Judge Sanborn, mentioned the names of twc lawyers, either of whom, if appointed master in chancery, would be satis- factory to both sides. These two were Attorney George P. Flannery of Min- neapolis and Judge Charles E. Otig of St. Paul. Judge Sanborn said that he had not yet determined whether he shquld in- struct the master that will be ap- pointed merely to report his findings as to the facts or his findings as to the facts and also his conclusions of law. Authorities differed, apparently, upon the duty of a master in cases parallel with that now under comsid- eration “Father of Baseball” Dead. New York, April 21.—Henry Chad- wick, -aged eighty-three, who took so prominent & part in the development of baseball that he was called the “father” of it, died of pneumonia and heart disease at his home in Brooklyn. Mr. Chadwick was an ardent lover of the game and a well known writer on baseball topics, as well as an author- ity on the rules of the game. Destructive Overflow Feared. Dallas, Tex., April 21.—Trinity river has reached a stage of thirty-nine feet here and is still rising. A number of residents have been forced from their homes in the lowlands and it is feared a destructive overflow will follow. The present stage is the highest since 1890. Fulton Beaten by 2,500 Votes. Portland, Ore., April 21.—The latest returns from the primary election show that Henry M. Cake (Rep.) car- ried the state as the candidate for the United States senatorial nomination over Senator Charles W. Fulton by 2,600 majority, sk OUR REPAIR Is famed throughout this aud DEPARTMENT adjoining -counties. We have built up a reputation as being experts in the repair of High Grade Watches andi Fine Jewelry This cut ¢ presents a 10 dwt., 1-2 inch wide, 14 K. Band Ring, with raised colored This cut shows part received for repairing of a gold cham as Asdelivered We cheerfully furnish estimates of cost of repairs in advance when so requested. Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention Geo. T. Ba ker @ Co. Manvufacturing Jewelers Located in City Drug Store. Near the Lake TURKEY BACKS DOWN Grants Italian Demands on Eve of Departure of Warships. SAILING ORDERS CANCELLED Porte’s Action Rezults in Calling Off the Proposed Naval Demonstration in Turkish Waters and {he lncident Is Regarded as Clcsed. Rome, April 21.—Turkey has ac- ceded to the Italian demand for Ital- ian postoffices in Turkish territory in order to avoid a naval demenstration in her wat howaver, that her oth st ihe Otto- man empire be recognized and an active exchange of Constantinopie and Rome is going on. Turkey has communicated officially to the Italian goyernment that it does not object to Italy establishing post- offices in the Turkish cities where the other powers have like institutions. Furthermore, the porte has practically acknowledged the other Italian claims in the matter of the right of Italians freely to purchase property on Turk- ish territory and with regard to coast | navigation. As a result of these concessions the | Italian government has issued orders | to the fleet that was about to depart ; for Turkey to remain in Italian waters and the incident is regarded as closed. | { Paris, April 21.—Discussing the Italian demands on Turkey the Eclaire says the real meaning of the incident is that dark days are ahead for the sultan on account of the Macedonian rand other vexing questions. The paper foresees the working out of the his- toric law that is slowly pushing the Turks into Asia. PEOPLE TERROR STRICKEN Alarming Spread of Plague in Venezu- elan Towns. Washington, April 21.—An alarming spread of what is declared to be bu- bonic plague continues to be reported unofficially from La Guayra and other places in Venezuela. Whole families in La Guayra are said to have been stricken and many deaths have result- ed from the disease. Despite the ef- forts of the government authorities to minimize the situation a reign of ter- ror has seized the inhabitants. It also is stated that doctors and government agents are moving the stricken to the crowded hospitals in the middle of the night to conceal as far as possible the exact situation from the inhab- itants. Reports received here positive- ly assert that the disease is rapidly gaining headway. Americans recently from Venezuela describe the condition of the inhab- itants of that country as pathetic. Fish is said to be a staple diet and owing to the climate it is most diffi- cult to keep this one article of food in fit condition for consumption for any length of time. Caracas, Venezuela, April 21.—The prevalence and continuance of a sus- picious epidemic at La Guayra, which has caused a number of deaths, has decided some steamship companies not to admit passengers from that port, while others have resolved not to have their vessels call there at all, This malady has been described as pernicious fever. Dr. Peraza, a local physician, diagnosed the disease some months ago as bubonic plague. Author’s Daughter Weds Italian. Sorrento, Italy, April 21.—FEleanora Crawford, daughter of ths novelist, F. Marion Crawtford, and Caviiiee Pitro Rocca were married here at the villa of the bride’s father, which was splen- didly decorated for the occasion. The civil ceremony was performed by the mayor of Sorrento and the consular agent of the United States. The relig- lous ceremony took place afterwards at the Capucine church. Only rela- WANIS 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—Man and -wife, woman to do cooking, man for general work., Apply at brick yard, Bemidji, Mina. WANTED:—Young man to take care of team, deliver and work around the store. J. A. Luding- ton. WANTED—Good girl for general housework. Inquire 410 Irving Ave. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Fine lot on Beltrami Ave., 33x140 feet. Good well with pump. Cheap if taken at once. Inquire of A. W. Mitchell, 808 Bemidji Ave. FOR SALE—A 2% acre lot within the city limits, cleared ready for crops. Price $250. FEasy terms. C. C. Woodward. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—One phaeton buggy, nearly new, for sale cheap. Apply to E. J. Swedback. LOST and FOUND AN AN AN NNNNNANNN LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN— One large black hat, about the size of Col. Allen’s. Finder will return to George McTaggart. MISCELLANEOUS. e NS 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 good six or seven-room house in good location. Will pay fair rent for a desirable place. Telepone 276. WORK WANTED—Anyone desir- ing house cleaning, washing, office work or plain sewing, apply to 515 Third street. WANTED—Two good milch cows, Must be in good condition. Write, Blakeley, Farley. WANTED TO RENT.—5 or 6 room house for small family; water and sewer desired. Apply to Pioneer office. e el e S PR | B WANTED—To rent, a five or six room house for the :summer. Apply to the Pioneer. tives of the couple were present. stating condition and'price. T,"