Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 4, 1908, Page 4

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Washington, May 4.—In a written statement something in the form of a brief as filed in a court of appeals, Senator Nelson has secured a report from the senate committee which takes direct issue with President Roosevelt and his veto of the Rainy River bill which granted authority to the International Falls Improve- ment company to dam the river for the purpose of creating water power. A bill standing on all fours with the Rainy River bill had passed the house and was up before the senate committee for consideration. The measure authorized the construction of a dam across the James river in Missouri to private parties for the purpose of diverting waters and cre- ating electric power. The war department sent a com- munication to the senate committee in which an amendment was urged making it a condition precedent that the federal government should exact a tax or receive compensation for water power thus created. Senator Nelson in his brief held that the federal government cannot exact such compensation and that its functions and prerogatives are to protect and maintain navigation on streams that arenavigable. The senat- or holds further that the owners of the property adjacent and contiguous to rivers have rights that must be pro- tected as long as there are no ob- structions to navigation. The committee voted five to three to sustain Senator Nelson’s position. The Rainy Ruver bill is before the house committee on commerce and a sub-committee will take it up with the war department to show what has actually been accomplished on each side of the river and also to show that the Canadian government has granted the International Falls company substantial rights. Might Cause Wrong Impression. The Akeley Tribune, in the last issue of that publication, contained the following account of the visit at Akeley of Sergeant Eilek, who is in charge of the Bemidji recruit- ing station for the U. S. A. “Sergeant William J. Eilek, of the United States infantry recruiting service, was in the village this week on official business. The sergeant is one of the brightest officersin this branch of the service in the North- west and is always alert to his duties. Sergt. Eilek informs the Tribune that the army is only accept- ing men of experience. The pay has been increased 40 per cent, and dur- ing the recent business depression idle men rushed into the army by the hundreds, especially was this true of the larger cities. As a con- sequence the army is recruited up to the required number.” The above is misleading, relative to the army not accepting any but experienced men, and also that the army is recruited up to the required number. The army is accepting any men who pass the ordinary examination for service in the infantry and coast artillery divisions of the service. These two departments are in need of men, at all times. Reversed Lower Court. Crookston Times: — Attorney Charles Loring received word this morning that the supreme court of the state had reversed the decision of Judge Spooner of Bemidji in the Rainy River Boom Company’s case. This is the second time the supreme court has overruled the actions of the lower court and Attorney Loring is feeling considerably elated over the outcome of the litigation. Planing at Reasonable Prices. Any desiring planing done, should apply to the Bemidji Handle Factory, where satisfaction is guaranteed, and where prices are reasonable. Give usa trial. Bemidji Handle Com- pany. At the Brinkman Family Theater. It was again a case of turning at the Family Theatre last evening. At the first show, given at 7:30, it was utterly impossible to find seats, for the away crowds Brinkman or even standing large crowd which clamored for room, admission to the theatre. Every seat in the house was filled, as well as the isles leading to the theatre and even the lobby was well crowded; and the crowd did not abate until the conclusion of the laet show at 9:30. Shaw & Clyfton gave a very finished turn in singing and dancing and clever repartee, which kept the audience convulsed. Kippy did a good stunt as the German cartoonist and was loudly applauded. There was a charge of film ser- vice and all the films presented last evening were by far the best ever seen in the northwest. “The Incendiary Foreman” was a film that must have cost a lot of money to produce. It deals with a jealous foreman who finally robs his employer and sets fire to the big factory to cover his theft. His final discovery and arrest form a dramatic sequal to an exciting finish to the work of a large city fire department in extinguishing the biz fire. “The Aeroplane,” “The Fresh Air Fiend,” “Different Ways of Smug- gling,” were also all very good films, being very distinct and full of action. The illustrated song, “Star of My Love,” was rendered in a very able manner. This evening Manager Brinkman announces the Three Millards, comedy musical artists who are said to be the best in their especial line that ever visited this part of the northwest. Thls will be the vaude- ville feature. The film service will be the same as last evening, being by far the best that has yet been produced at the Brinkman. Remember there are three shows, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30. The Minstrel Maids. When the Minstrel Maids appear at the Rink Opera House two nights commencing Wednesday, May 6, theatergoers will have a chance to see the cleverest girl artists on the American stage. The company is under The Famous Juveniie Boston- ian ‘management, which alone is guarantee that it is something out of the ordinary. The company is com- posed of young ladies who can sing, dance and amuse. You can goto this performance (if the soul yearns for novelty) with the assurance that the muscles of your chuckling machine will get good exercise. The performance opens up with a grand minstrel first part, introducing Miss Jacque Casad, the famous baton twirler, followed by a musical com- edy. A show for ladies, gentlemen and children, strictly moral, clean and up to the minute. Seats on sale at Batkers Drug store Saturday morning May 2. Prices 75-50-25. ‘‘Shower” Was a Downpour. The ladies of the Major Wilkinson Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Sherman Bailey Saturday, May 2, and gave a shower of clothes to the motherless twins that were brought here from Staples, Minn., to their grandmother, Mrs. J. J. Ellis. Not only the circle, but many not members, came and helped sew, and although motherless, the twins are well provided with clothes, for there was not only a shower, but a regular downpour. Mrs. Huntosh is taking care of Roy Burkhart and Joseph Fleckend stein of Crookston, who will conduct a first-class cigar factory in Bemidji, arrived in the city today, prepare- to begin action in getting out their new cigars. The gentlemen have leased rooms in the Thome&Mayer block(the Merchants hotel) and are awaiting the arrival of their large stock of to- baccos, when they will open up for business. Both Mr. Burkhart and Mr, Fleckenstein are past masters as cigarmakers, having been in the employ of H. F. Brown of Crookston whose name is a household’ word over west as connected with cigar perfection. That Messrs. Burkhart and Fleckenstein will enjoy a liberal patronage in Bemidji and the sur- rounding country is assured, as they are both experienced in the business and will put a fine biand of cigars on the market, in a .few days. Home Talent Operetta. An excellent operetta, “‘Sylvia,” will be given at the City Opera House, May 18th, under the able leadership of Miss Oliver, teacher of music in the city schools. The cast of characters is composed of the very best talent in the city and no one should fail to see it. School Play Will Be Given Soon. The senior class of the local high school is diligently practicing on a new play, “The Merchant of Ven- ice Up-to-Date,” to be given in about three weeks. = The proceeds will be used to purchase a memorial of the class for the assembly room FIRST MOVE IS MADE Entering Wedge of a General In- crease in Freight Rates, CLAIM ACTION IS NECESSARY Railroad Men Say Tariffs Must Be Advanced or Salaries of Employes Reduced—Lines in Southeastern Territory Take the Initial Step. ‘Washington, May 4.—It appears likely that the-anticipated increase in railroad freight rates s about to be made. A few days ago a member of the interstate commerce commission expressed the opinion that within three or four months, unless a decided improvement in railway conditions should take place, it probably would be necessary for the carriers either to increase freight rates or to reduce the wages of their employes. Person- ally and officially the commissioner deprecated the taking of either horn of the dilemma by the railroads, but he believed it to be inevitable that one or the other course would be taken. Sooner than was expected action looking to an increase in freight rates has been taken. The railways of the Southeastern territory have filed with the interstate commerce commission tariffs, effective June 1, increasing their freight rates on fresh meats ma- terfally. While the increase to the consumer in the territory affected by the proposed rates is noticeable it is likely that it is intended as a feeler of public sentiment with a view to making a general raise in rates on all commodities. It is conceded by tariff experts of railroads that many of the commodity rates of American railways now in force are comparatively low and it js regarded by those who have studied the situation that, in view of the increased cost of railway equip- ment and of railway employes, it may be necessary to fncrease some of the freight ratés. This is a matter, however, which the interstate com- merce commission probably will in- quire into carefully to determine whether the rates proposed are in any sense excessive or unreasonable. The increase of rates on fresh meats into the Southeastern territory is regarded as the entering wedge of a general increase on all commodities and the result of the inquiry into the question raised will be awaited with Interest, MIKADO SENDS THANKS. Replies to Roosevelt’s Condolence. ‘Washington, May 4. — President Roosevelt has received the following cablegram from the emperor of Japan in reply to the president’s message of condolence on the disaster to the cruiser Matsushima: “The great sympathy which you have so earnestly expressed on ae- count of the terrible disaster to our warship Matsushima has touched me very deeply and I hope you will ac- cept for yourself and the American people my sincerest thanks.” ON SMUGGLING CHARGE. Chief Steward of Ocean Linsr Under Arrest, % Philadelphia, May 4.—Takeh from the British steamship Haverford as she was steaming down the Delaware river from this port bound for Liver- pool Robert Grogan of Liverpool, Eng., the chief steward of the liner, was ar- rested by United States customs offi- cials -charged with smuggling silks, laces and other dutiable goods, At Message of the twins. - the same time Willlam Hart, second PR AR ice steward, and Louls Smalan, @ steward and interpreter, were taken from the Haverford as witnesses in the case, The chief steward, when brought to the federal building, waived a hearing and was held in $1,000 bail for court. Hart and Smalan and James Blake, a Philadelphia teamster, were held in bail as witnesses. For some time the customs officers at this port have been investigating cases of petty smuggling of all sorts of goods from vessels arriving from Huropean ports. When the Haverford arrived this week the usual watch ‘was kept and a special treasury agent became suspicious of the contents of a mattress that was landed. Trace of the mattress was kept. It was finally taken to a down town stable, where the government officers discovered that it contained some silks, laces and other goods valued at about $100. The matter was taken up by Collector of the Port Hill and Captain Maddox of the Haverford also started an investi- gation. Grogan’s arrest followed. WILL CHANGE HIS FAITH. Prince de Sagan Determined to Marry Anna Gould. Rome, May 4.—One of the greatest difficulties in the way of a marriage between Prince Helie de Sagan and Madame Anna Gould is the fact that the Catholic church, not recognizing divorce, has refused to annul Madame Gould’s first marriage. The prince is PRINCE HELIE DE SAGAN. determined to marry Madame Gould and to this end he has decided to turn Protestant. - This will enable the cou- ple to be united by both a civil and religlous marriage ceremony. If the prince remaitied a Catholic there could be no religious marriage and conse- quently his wife would not be accept- ed by society. WILL PAY ALL CREDITORS Statement Issued by Attorney for Charles W. Morse. New York, May 4.—That Charles W. Morse, the former banker and steamship promoter, is able to pay every dollar of his indebtedness re- sulting from the collapse of his busi- ness ventures in the October panic, was a statement made by his counsel, Anson McCook Beard. Mr. Beard said Mr. Morse’s seitlement of the claims of the National Bank of North Amer- ica was only a beginning and that he plans to settle all claims as rapidly as possible. He declared - that Mr. Merse’s friends have loyally stood by him and that when all indebtedness is settled Mr. Morse will have a sub- stantial fortune of at least.$2,000,000 left. Murders His Wife's Parents. Battle Creek, Mich.,, May 4.—An- gered by an action for divorce started by his wife Joseph-B. Blunt, a liquor salesman, broke into the home of Mrs. Blunt’s parents, where she was living with their children, and killed his wife’s father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Homer S. Jones. Mrs. Blunt, who saw her parents killed, fled, scantily - clad, from the maddened man’s revolver, rushing out doors into a snow storm with her baby in her arms, Blunt then came down town and gave himself up to the police. Waterways Bill Approved. Washington, May 4—The sénate committee on commerce has adopted the report of its sub-committee which revised the Newlands waterways bill. This report fixes the appropriation at $10,000,000 and authorizes the issu- ance of bonds when the ‘“‘waterways fund” falls below $5,000,000 in order to keep the fund up to that amount. The full committee expects to hold trequent meetings with a view to re- porting the measure as early as pos- Bible. Two Young Negroes Hanged. Columbia, S. C., May 4.—Ned and Brack Tolan, two young negroes who murdered Mrs. Paul Ellison, an aged white woman, at Cayce, Lexington county, two months ago, were hanged at the Lexington jail. The murder of Mrs. Ellison was a most brutal one, the younger Tolan boy holding her while the elder brained her with an axe. The boys afterwards robbed the house of various articles of clothing. Money Order Clerk Arrested. .~ Chicggo, May 4—Edward J. Steiber, money order clerk at the Polk street station for the Wells-Fargo Express company, is under arrest here pend- ing an examination of his accounts. He was arrested on a specific charge of appropriating $50 of the company's money, but the total amount of the shortage, according to officials of the company, will probably be anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000. TRAIN 1S DYNAMITED Engineer on Burlington Railroad Killed at Butte, Mont. SEVERAL COACHES WRECKED Malil Car and Cold Storage Fish Car Hurled From the Track and Broken Into Kindling Wood—Only the Pull- mans Stay on the Rails. Butte, Mont, May 4—Eastbound Burlington train No. 6 was dynamited apout a mile west of the Northern Pa- oific station. The explosion caused the first, or helper engine, to leave the ralls, but it plowed along for a few hundred feet without turning qver. The sacond engine crashed into the bank south of the track a few car lengths from where the explosion oc- ourred and turned over. g:very per- son on the train has been accounted for. The body of Engineer Bussy of the second engine has been found buried under his locomotive. Carl Mange, who was riding on the blind baggage, was taken from a mass of timbers under which he was buried. His arm and leg were broken. Fire- man George E. Hele of the second en- gine was seriously scalded. Both were hurried to the hospital. The mail car was hurled on its side and wrecked. A cold storage fish car was smashed into kindling wood. Only the front trucks of the express car loft the rails, The baggage car was also deralled, only the Pullmans re- maining on the tracks. 5 Sheriff Charles Henderson, Under Sheriff Howard Bailey and Deputies Wheeler and Richards were quickly at the scene of the wreck. They were joined there by Sergeants of Police Sinsel and Brinton and Chief of De- tectives Charles Bates. The officers at once began an investigation of the affair. be the work of some tramp seeking revenge for being ejected from a train. Express Messenger J. B. Valentine was seriously cut by a flying grenade. His escape from death in his car is considered remarkable. Carl Mange, who was riding on the baggage car and was fearfully in- Jured, died ten hours after the acci- dent. He carrled a Carpenters’ union card, issued at Sheridan, Wyo. The first tangible clue to the dyna- miting was secured when the officers traced the powder used to a2 mine lo- cated about a mile from the scene of the explosion. Forty-five sticks of giant powder were stolen from this mine. It is believed now that this entire charge was exploded, as the locomotiye wrecked, one of the larg- est used in the mountains, was com- pletely demolished. EXPRESS COMPANY ROBBED Reports Loss of $63,000 Consigned to Mexican Bank. Laredo, Tex,, May 4—The loss of $63,000 In Mexican currency has been reported by the Wells-Fargo Express company to the authorities of Torreon, Mex. The company claims it was taken from a through safe on their City of Mexico train. The money was oonsigned to one of the banks of Chi- huahua. - Two arrests have been made in Tor- reon, although it is net belleved by the officials that the men who were arrested have the money. 1t appears that one of the agents of the company boarded the express train at a station between the City of Mex- ico and Torreon, afterwards leaving the train. It is said that he was the only man who was in the car who kfiew the combination of the safe. He has not yet been apprehended. JURY OUT TWO MINUTES. Tirey L. Ford Acqultted of Bribery at San Francisce. San Francisco, May 4.—Tirey L. Ford, chief counsel for the United Railroads, charged with bribing for- mer Supervisor Daniel G. Coleman to yote for a trolley franchise for the TUnited Ralilroads, was found not guilty by a jurp here. The jury was out but two minutes, Cpntract Laborers Deported, ‘Washington, May 4, — Becretary Straus of the departmeént of eommerce and labor has ordered deported .as contract laborers fifteen glass work- ers brought to this country from Bel- glum. The report in the matter, it is #aid, indicates that the labor unions, whose members the alien labor law was intended to protect, have resort- ed to the importation of foreigners as a result of disagreements with rival unions. Battleships at Santa Cruz. Banta Cruz, Cal, May 4.—The First squadron of the Atlantic fleet has ar- rived here. The shore was lined with thousands of spectators, as were the kills surrounding the bay. Many peo- ple are here from interior points and the same intense patriotic enthusiasm is manifested as was shown in the southern part of the state. Killed on Point of Order. ‘Washington, May 4—On a point of order by Senator Culberson the sen- ate killed the committee amendment to the diplomatic and consular bill appropriating $400,000 for an embassy building in Paris. SIXTY THOUSAND IN LINE Great Parade Ends Catholic Centenary. Celebration. New York, May 4.—Sixty thousand Roman Catholic laymen, marching in procession, brought to a climax and formally ended the week long cele- bration of the centenary of the found- ing of the Roman Catholic diocese of New York, No more perfect day could have favored the parade. - The sky was almost cloudless, the alr clear and bracing. Along Fifth avenue and The dynamiling is believed to, Our Repair If your If the Sets in your Bring them to us and have them Repaired in firsi class shape. IS THE FINEST EQUIPPED 4N NORTHERN MINNESOTA CARE AND PROMPTNESS ALWAYS ASSURED Wateh does Ring have become loosened; If you have amy jewelry to be repaired or made over Department not keep time; ALL WORK WARRANTED Clocks Called For arnd Delivered Geo. T. Baker @ Co. Located in City Drug Store. Near the Lake. through TFiity-seventh Street, where the line of march led to the disband- ing point, hundreds of thousands of persons were massed and the immense reviewing stand which had been erect- ed in front of the cathedral made a picture the like of which was seldom seen. It had been built to accommo- date 3,500 persons and its whole ca- pacity was placed at the disposal of women and children and the distin- guished prelates who have been par- ticipating in the observance of the centenary. The prelates in their gor- geous robes occupied a space in the center of the stand and banked arcund them on every side were the thousands of women and children. Of all the 60,000 who took part in the parade every man save one was on foot. The mounted man was Brigadier General Thomas Barry, the grand marshal. Behind him trudged thousands, millionaire and laborer. In the van was a delegation from the Catholic club, among them Thomas F. Ryan, Thomas A. .Emmett, Justice John W. Goff, Justice Davis and Jus- tice O’Gorman of the supreme court; Bourke Cockran, Eugene Philbin, John D. Crimmins, David McClure and many other men prominent in the city’s life. Many of the large stores and other business places conducted by Cath- olics had declared a half holiday that their employes might have an oppor- tunity to take part in the parade or to Join with the other thousands who crowded the streets to review the ‘marchers. The parade formed at Washington square well down toward the lower end of the city and moved up Fifth avenue past the cathedral and to Fifty-seventh street, where it was dis- persed. ON CURRENCY QUESTION. Republican House Members Will Hold Conference. ‘Washington, May 4.—It has prac- tically been decided to hold the long talked of conference of Republican members of the house to consider financial questions Tuesday evening. 1t is believed that the sundry civil ap- propriation bill will be disposed of by that time and that the house will be free to enter on the consideration of any bill on the currency question which the conference may recommend. The leaders declare they have no pur- pose of trying to force any measures on the.party which are not generally acceptable and the matter will not be, strictly speaking, a caucus. Most of them are hopeful that the second Vreeland bill will receive approval, but there will be an effort to confine legislation to the appointment of a commission, which may be the out- come of the conference. Soon after the financial caucus, but possibly not until the following week, another con- ference will be held to consider the advisability for the modification of the anti-trust law and the regulation of the issuance of injunctions. There is a-growing belief that something may be accomplished in this line and it anything is done it will be along the lines of the recommendations of the Clvic Federation. Policeman Killed by Burglar, Denver, May 4.—Making the Iast rounds of his watch Charles M. Beck, a policeman, was shot through the heart and instantly killed in a store into which he had crawled in pursuit of a burglar. Beck had found a win- dow pried from its fastenings and evi- dently followed through the opening into the darkness and to his death. Senators Eulogize the Dead. Washington, May 4.—REulogies on the life, character and public services of the Iate Senators Mallory and Bryan of Florida were delivered in the senate. As a further mark of re- gpect adjournment followed. Tender Hearted. Mrs. Muggins—My husband is voo tender hearted to whip the children. Mrs. Buggins—Humph! My husband {8 5o tender hearted that he can’t even beat the carpet! ‘ Where envying is, there {s confusion and every evil work.—New Testament. WANITS 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 Offic r. Miles Block, Bemidji Minn. WANTED—Competent girl for gel; eral housework. Good wages. Apply to sheriff’s residence. WAETED—Two girls for laundry work. Apply at Markham Hotel. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE: St. Bernard pups. Inquire 1000 Mississippi Ave. Telephone 167. FOR SALE:—Eight room house, modern convenience; Inquire 718 Beltrami Ave. : LOST and FOUND AN A AN PN LOST:—A pocket book, between the Cash Shoe Store and E. H. Winter’s store, containing watci chain and sum of money. Finder leave at Pioneer office. FOUND:—Pair of glasses. Pioneer Office. 3 _ . FOR RENT. A oo oo poo, FOR RENT—At once, good six room house, which has just been thgroughly cleaned. . Apply to J. Price, 29, 10th, street corner Dowd. _— MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED;:—A partner with $3,000 cash in a well established clothing business. Or will sell. Located in Bemidji, Minn. Best location in city. Write 212, 3rd St., Be midji, Minn. i R e PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays, 2:30t06 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell librarian, WANTED: Position by stenog. -rapher and typewriter.. Can oper- ate Remington or Oliver. No objection to leaving city. Mrs, Forrest, Bemidji, Minn, Sdenhiilndde ot S SN WANTED TO RENT.—5 or 6 room house for small family; water and - sewer desired. Apply to Pioneer office. : R R WANTED TO RENT:—Five room house moderate price; Address Box 501 City. WANTED:—Washing and ironing. Address P. O. box 773, Bemidji. £ e 3 | = | i — e e 4 G i | [ | | ~ . 1); o BEAUTYSKIN WESTEH 'cu:fllcm, ©€0., c ison Place Phlladelphia. Pa.