Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 23, 1908, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED EVERY AFTHRNOON, BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J._PRYOR. Watered in the postoffice at Bemidil, Minn., a8 second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM JAMES J. HILL IS GENEROUS. The action of James J. Hill, presi- dent of the Great Nortnern railway company, in donating the'sum of $50 to the Beltrami County Agricultural Association, to be placed in the building fund, is but characteristic of Mr. Hill’s well-known gererosity when it comes to “boosting” any proposition that will assist materially in developing the agricultural re- sources of the northwest. Last year Mr. Hill gave $250 to assist in carrying on the fair here and would have delivered a speech at the fair had it been possible for him to arrange his dates so that he could come to Bemidji. James J. Hill has done much for the northwest, although he has been much maligned by some who did not know him and had never met the man; still there are many thousands of people in the northern part of Minnesota and the adjoin- ing states who appreciate Mr. Hill for his real worth. ~ He has never refused to lend a helping hand when aid was requested for a worthy cause, and has always been in the front ranks of those who are develop- ing the country and making of it the most progressive community of the United States. All honor to Mr. Hill. While he may be termed a ‘‘plutocrat,” a “trust advocate,” and several other unpleasant names by some of his few enemies, he will always be held in high esteem by people of the northwest. EXTEND THE “GLAD HAND,” TO FAIR VISITORS. The people of Bemidji should put forth every effort in an endeavor to assist the management of the county fair, to be held here tomorrow, Fri- day and Saturday. Every visitor who comes to the city should be duly impressed with the fact that we are an hospitable people, and we should join in extend- ing the “glad hand” to visitors within our gates. There is no doubt but what a large number of farmers from the surrounding country will attend the fair. Many of them will bring exhibits to the fair and this is a golden opportunity for the local business men to more closely cement the friendly relationship between the city and the country residents. The farmers are the “salt of the earth,” anything done to advance their welfare is advancing the wel- fare of all of us. By all means extend the hand to visitors during the fair. BRYAN WIRES T0 ROOSEVELT Demands Proof of Charge Made by President. HASKELL AND OIL TRUST glad Demooratic Candidate Says Treasurer of National Committee Has Denied the Accusation and He Calls Upon the Nation’s Chief Evidence to Prove Assertion. Executive for His Repeated Detroit, Sept. 23.—William J. Bryan has addressed the following telegram to President Roosevelt in reply to the president’s statement issued Monday: “In a statement given out by you and published in the press you endorse a charge made against Governor Has- kell of Oklahoma to the effect that he ‘was once in the employ of the Stan- dard Oil company and as such em- ploye was connected with an attempt to bribe or influence Attorney General Monnett of Ohio to dismiss suits pending against the Standard Oil com- pany. In endorsing this charge you attack the Democratic party and its candidate, saying that Governor Has- kell stands high in the councils of Mr. Bryan and is the treasurer of his na- tional campaign committee and you add that ‘the publication of this cor- respondence not merely justifies in striking fashion the action of the ad- ministration, but also casts a curious side light of the atracks made upon the administration both in the Denver convention which nominated Mr. Bry- an and in the course of Mr. Bryan’s campaign.’ “Your charge is so serious that I cannot allow it to go unnoticed. Gov- ernor Haskell has denied he was ever employed by the Standard Oil com- Dany in sny capacity or was_ever.con- riected In any “Way~ whatever with 1t or with the transaction upon which your charge is based. Demands an Investigation. “Governor Haskell demanded an in- vestigation at the time the charge ‘was first made, offering to appear and testify, and he demands an investiga- tion now. I agree with you that if Governor Haskell is guilty as charged he is unft to be connected with the Democratic national committee and I am sure you will agree with me that it he is innocent he deserves to be exonerated from so damning an ac- cusation. “As the selection of Governor Has- kell as chairman of the committee on resolutions at Denver and also as treasurer of the Democratic national committee had my approval and en- dorsement I feel it my duty to demand an immediate investigation of a charge against him endorsed by the president of the United States. Your high po- sition, as well as your semnse of jus- tice, would prevent your giving sanc- tion and circulation to such a charge without proof and I respectfully re- quest therefore that you furnish any proof which you have in your posses- sion or if you have no proof I request that you indicate a method by which the truth may be ascertained. With- out consulting Mr. Haskell I will agree that he will appear for investi- gation before any tribunal, public or private, which you may indicate and I will further agree that his connection with the national committee and with this campaign shall cease in the event that the decision of such tribunal con- nects him in any way with this charge, or in case ¥ou, after an investigation of the facts, say that you believe him guilty of the charges made.” Mack Also Wires Roosevelt. New York, Sept. 23.—Chairman Mack of the Democratic national com- mittee has wired President Roosevelt denying the charge, alleged to have been repeated by the president, that $300,000 had been found in the treas ury of the Democratic national comr mittee after the last campaign and turned over to the present managers. He says not one cent has been so re- ceived. RACE WAR THREATENED. Six Persons Wounded and Further Fighting Is Feared. Mariana, Ark., Sept. 23.—With six persons injured, two probably fatally, as the result of a race war in a rail- road camp near here, further trouble is threatened. Posses are hunting four negroes who escaped after wound- ing John L. White and Will Brown, whites, and threats of lynching have been heard. Negroes in the camp, on the other hand, declare if violence of any kind is attempted they will arm and avenge themselves for injury to their companions. Sheriff Ford, with a party of depu- ties, is keeping the camp under watch to prevent further fighting beiween the white and black laborers there. FORAKER OUT OF CAMPAIGN Cancels All Engagements to Appeat on Piatform. Cincinnati, Sept. 2..—United States Senator Joseph B. Foraker has can- celed all of his speaking engagements in the campaign. In a written request to National Chairman Hitchcock he asked to be relieved from the appointments which had been arranged for him by the na- tional speakers’ bureau and in a com- munication to State Chairman Wil- liams of the Ohio Republican commit- tee he made the same request as to the engagements which had been ar- ranged for him in that state. As to Foraker's senatorial candi- dacy, the senator’s position is as fol- lows: “Senator Foraker will leave the se- lection of his successor to the legisla- ture, but will do all in his power to see that a Republican legislature is elected.” In addition {o this informaticn Sen- ator Foraker told his friends that he should, at the proper and convenient opportunity, make a speech in answer to the Hearst charges and in defense of himself, and then should campaign the entire state in behalf of his sena- torial candidacy, but under -the juris diction of no political committee. MARKET QUOTATIONS. Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Sept. 22.—Wheat— Sept., 98%c; Dec., $1.01; May, $1.05%% @1.05%. On track—No. 1 hard, $1.03; No. 1 Northern, $1.02; No. 2 Northern, $1.00; No. 3 Northern, 96@98c. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Sept. 22.—Wheat—On track —No. 1 bard, $1.02%; No. 1 Northern, $1.01%; No. 2 Northern, 99%c; Sept., $1.01%; Dec., $1.005%; May, $1.055; Oct,, $1.01. Flax—To arrive, on track and Sept., $1.23%; Oct., $1.23; Nov., $1.23; Dec., $1.22. St. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, Sept. 22.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $6.00@86.76; fair to good, $5.00@5.75; good to choice cows and heifers, $4.00@5.00; calves, $3.75@ 6.00. Hogs—$6.66@6.90. Sheep— Wethers, $3.50@3.60; yearlings, $4.- 00@4.25; lambs, $4.50@5.00. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, Sept. 22.—Wheat—Sept., 98%¢c; Dec., 99%@99%c; May, $1.- 02%. Corn—Sept., 77%0; Dec., 647%c; Msy, 64%@64%c. Oats—Sept., 48c; Dec., 48%c; May, 50% @51c. Pork— Sept., $15.35; Oct., $15.40; Jan., $16.- 80; May; $16.75. Butter—Creameres, 20@23%c; dalriss, 17@20c. Eggs— 22¢. Poultry—Turkeys, 13¢; chickens, 10%c; springs, 14%c. Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago, Sept. 22.—Cattle—Beeves, $3.65@7.60; Texans, $3.50@5.00; West- erns, $3.20@5.80; stockers and feed- ers, $2.60@4.35; cows and heifers, $1.- 65@4.60; calves, $5.50@7.75. Hogs— Light, $6.60@7.30; mixed, $6.65@7.45; heavy, $6.60@7.50; rough, $6.60@7.85; good to choice heavy, _$8.85@7.50; pigs, $4.50@6.30. - Sheep, $2.55@4.80; yearlings, $4.30@4.80; lambs, $3.26@ 5.70, EST FIRES Gagen and Woodboro Re- ported Destroyed. HUNDREDS ARE HOMELESS Villages Wiped Out Had Populations of About Two Thousand Each and Nearly Every Residence Was De- stroyed—Change in the Direction of Wind Saves City of Rhinelander From Fate of Others. Rhinelander, Wis., Sept. 2 .—Gagen "IN WISCONSIN _There is no need of anyone suffer~ ing long with this disease, for to effect a quick cure it is only neces- sary to take & few doses of Chamberlain’s Golic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy In fact, in most cases one dose is sufficient. It never fails and can be relied upon in the most severe and dangerous cases. It is equally ‘val- uable for children and is the means of saving the lives of many children each year, In the world's history no medicine ‘has ever met with greater success. PRICE 250. LARGE SIZE.50c. and Woodboro have been destroyed by forest fires. The fire started in the woods and quickly reached Gagen and ‘Woodboro. Men, women and children fought valiently for their homes, but without avail. Gagen and Woodboro each had about 2,000 residents and nearly all are homeless. Burned out of their homes the peo- ple began fleeing frim the fire, which grew more dangercus with each min- ute. Women carryiag children in their arms and men and boys with packs on cheir backs ran toward Rhinelander, many falling prostrated in the heat only to be helped on by the stronger refugces. Nearly all of those burned out at Cagen reached Rhinelander and were cared for. But few of the Woodboro people are here and it is not known what has become of them. The fire is a fresh ore and not a continuation of the fires which did so much damage last week. 5 ‘When the blaze started the wind was from the west and it was feared Rhinelander, with its homes of 7,000 pecple, was doomed also, but a change in the direction of the wind probably has saved the city. The towns of Gagen and Woodboro are on the Soo railroad. Reports from the refugees who came to this city say nothing is left of Gagen. Citizens have decided to ask Gov- ernor Davidson to order out the state militia to assist in fighting the flames, which, Because of the dry condition of the woods, threaten to destroy the forests. RESIDENTS SEEK SAFETY Several Michigan Viliages Surroundeu by Fires. Escanaba, Mich., Sept. 2 .—The for- est fires in this vicinity, which have been smouldering for the past week, have broken out afresh, driving the inhabitants of the small villages in Menominee and Delta counties into the larger cities for safety. Refugees reported here thai the villages of For- est City, Commenwealth and Spread Eagle are surrounded by forest fires and there is little chance that any of these places will be saved. City of Wausau in Danger. Wausau, Wis,, Sept. 2 .—Flames from the forest fires are within three miles south and west of this city, driving a dense pall of smoke before them. A rise of the wind would put the city in danger. A large force of men went to Ringle and succeeded in saving that town. A number of farm- houses and barns south of here have been burned. Maine Fires Under Control. Augusta, Me., Sept. 22.—Practically all of the forest fires which have swept the timber lands throughout the state during the past three days are under control. NEGROES GETTING RELIGION City Shrouded in Haze Affects the Su- perstitions. ‘Washington, Sept. 2 .—Superstitious negroes of Washington are preparing to get religion. For three days the city has been shrouded in a yellow haze, through which a red sun dimly appears, and the negro population has construed the phenomenon as portend- ing calamity and is stoically prepar- ing for the judgment day. Negro driv- ers as they proceed about their work are singing favorite hymns, their an- clent horses walking at a funeral pace. “Ah’s done finished with craps and Al’s done finished with booze,” shout- ed one. “Now let de trouble come; Ab’s waitin’.” Heavyweight Musician Dead. St. Paul, Sept. 2!.—James J. La- tourelle, familiarly known as “Little Jimmie,” aged thirty-five, a well known St. Paul musician, died sud- denly at the home of his parents from an attack of hemorrhage of the stom- ach. “Little Jimmie” was a familiar figure at St. Paul and Minneapolis theaters, where he was employed for a number of years in the orchestra. He weighed 450 pounds, but was a talented violinist. He had a sweet tenor voice and generally enjoyed good health, despite his great weight. Mascot Offered as a Prize. New York, Sept. z .—William J. Bryan has offered the mascot mule | presented to him by the Agricultural society of Minnesota as a prize to the county showing the largest percentage of increase in the vote for Democrafic electors over the average vote for elec- tors in the last ihree campaigns. The offer is contained in a letter from the presidential .candidate to National Chairman Mack. COMMUNICATION GUT BY BIG FIRE AT PARIS French Capital Almost Pros- frated Gommercially, Paris, Sept. 2 —Paris Is practically prostrated commercially as a result of the fire that destroyed the Central Tel- ephone building. The postofiice build- Ing was not destroyed, as was at one time reported. It was saved ecnly by the untiring efforts of the firemen. In addition to the total interruption of the telephonic service between Paris and the provinces and foreign points the department of posts an nounced that the flames had destroyed also a large number of the long dis- tance telegraph wires which were strung under the telephone headquar- ters. Consequenily telegraph service to England, Belgium, Australia, the Northern part of France and the sub- urbs of Paris is seriously affected and it is impossible to handle the business offered. The 20,000 local circuits burned out unfortunately were located in the heart of the city and their destruction has thrown confusion into the great arteries of trade and commerce and produced a sudden demand upon ve- hicular transportation which the cabs and omnibuses cannot meet, CRANE ISSUES STATEMENT Says Taft Is Satisfied With Hitch- cock’s Management. Chicago, Sept. 2:.—Senator Crane of Massachusetts made a statement which effectually disposed of the wide- Iy published story that his visit to western headquarters of the Repub: lican national committee presages re- organization and the subordination of Chairman Hitchcock’s authority to that of other Republican leaders. In order that there should be no misun- derstanding concerning his visit to Chicago at this time Senator Crane dictated the following: “I came here at the especial request of Chairman Hitchcock, with whom I am, as a member of the advisory com- mittee, associated, and who wished to consult with me regarding the cam- paign. Mr. Taft, whom I recently met at Cincinnati, expressed himself as be- ing thoroughly satisfied with Chair- man Hitchcock’s mand®ement of the campaign.” To a representative of the Assoclat. ed Press Crane characterized the ru- mor that Mr. Taft is dissatisfied with the management of the campaign as being unworthy of notice. He said, however, that in view of the various stories printed he anticipated being yuestioned by representatives of the press and he had decided, therefore, to issue a brief formal statement. Contract for American Beef, London, Sept. 2..—The war office has placed with a Chicago firm anoth- er large contract for American beef and the admiralty is engaged at the present time on negotiations for a con- tract for the navy. Pay of Operators Increased. ‘Washington, Sept. 2 .—An increase from 50 to 60 cents an hour in the pay of linotype and monotype opera- tors at the government printing office will be put into effect on Oct. 1. Pub- lic Printer Leech says the experiment- al stage of machine composition has long since’ passed and that proficient operators in that office are not receiv- ing the compensation equal to that pald by private firms in the large cities. Dahiman to Take the Stump. Omaha, Sept. 2'.—Mayor James C. Dahlman has acceded to the request of Chairman Mack of the Democratic national committee to stump the state of Illinois and will leayve for Chicago at once for that purpose. It is stated that Mayor Dahlman goes to Illinois at the solicitation of Mr. Bryan. Looking around us we sce maany persons in middle life, strug- gling along with poor vision, who might be enjoying normal sight today if they had consulted acom- petent specialist and worn glasses when there rwas yet time to pre serve the sight. Be on the safe side, if you suspect that your eyes are failing let us advise whatis best for the eyes. o DRS. LARSON Specialists in Scientific Treatment and Correction of Eyes Office over Post Office Phone Office 21 > slonal Committee. . 5 Oyster Bay, N. Y., Sept. 2 .—Presi- dent Roosevelt, in a letter to Willlam B, McKinley, chairman of the Repub- lican congressional committee, appeals to disinterested citizens to join with the national Republican committee end the congressional committee in a movement to elect Willlam H. Taft as 1resident and a Republican congress to support him. % Atfter reviewing some of the impor- tant legislation of the last seven years the president declares that Mr. Taft and the Republican candidates for con- gress seek election on a platform which specifically pledges the party to continue and develop the policies which have been acted upon for the last seven years. All the aid that can be given to per- petuate the policy of the government as now carried on, the president says, should be given by every good citizen, as it is far more than a partisan mat- ter. IT 1§ SERIOUS. Some Bemidji People Fail to Real- ize the Seriousness. The cecnstant aching of a bad back, The weariness, the tired feeling, The pains and aches of kidney ills q Are serious—if neglected. Dangerous urinary troubles fol- low. A Bemidji citizen shows how tc avoid them. Clark Roberts, ing at goo American Ave., Bemidji, Minn, says: ““I suffered severly for two or three years with a painin the small of my back. The pain would come on very suddenly and last for two or three weeks, caus- ing me much misery and discom- fort while it lasted. The kidney secretions were dark and un- natural in appearance, and there was much soreness across the kid- ney regions. I went to the Owl Drug Store and procured a box of Doan’s Kidney Pills, After using them a short time I began feeling very much better. I havenot suf- fered from any trouble with my kidneys since. The kidney secre. tions have become clear and I have felt better in every way.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s and take no other. you Writes Letter to Chairman ef Congres- | - Lumber and Building Material We carry in stock at all times a com- plete line of lumber and bwlding material “of all descriptions.” =~ Call’in and look over our special line of fancy glass doors. 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