Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 13, 1908, Page 4

) | Safety With One thou: case. Beginning Saturday, a Sale of grade Sheffield Steel, exactly the same quality as used in the highest priced safety razor. by Crane & Gould to be sold at ten cents each. The Dimo Safety Razor consists of a plain inex- pensive handle and holder, and the same quality blade as used in the regular $5 safety razois, the areatest sensation of the age, and we expect to sell one thousand in Bemidji before we get through. Buy one and try 1t and if you don't 1 unhbesitatingly refund your money. Crane & Gould Razors 10c blade made of the highest sand of the new Dime Safety Razors bought It is ke it we will Each in metal TIERNEY TELLS OF FIRES IN VIGINITY OF BEMIDJI| Representative of Sfate Fire Warden’s Office Was Here, Incog, for Several Days. Dillon Tierney, who has been with the State Fire Commission for several months past, recently made a trip to Bemidji and in this vicinity to ascertain the cause of the forest fires which did much damage toj personal property and destroyed a considerable area of young growth in the timber. Mr. Tierney personally tramped over the burned territory in the vicinity of Farris and Rosby and also south of Bemidji and at Shevlin; and also went to International Falls. He was in consultation with a local party, and his presence was kept a secret, in order that he might not be hampered in any manner in investi gating the causes of the fires. Ina recent inteaview, Mr. Tierney says of the fires in this vicinity: "An investigation of the forest fires that occurred in the vicinity of Bemidji and along the M. & I. railroad to International Falls, and between that point and the range towns, showed there had been a great number of comparatively small fires. While the damage to mercahantable green timber in this territory was slight, the value of cordwood, ties, posts and pulpwood | material destroyed would amount to large figures. “In one district alone 40,000 cords of wood were destroyed, enough to keep 2,000 families warm this winter, and this loss might have been avoided by the proper expenditure of a few dollars when the fires were small. “Invariably the fires were allowed | to gain great headway and to threat- en homes, and lives even, before attempts were made to fight them. “In the woods no fire isto small to be put out. ““The drought was broken not a day too soon. All the points visited had been literally surrounded by fires, with new ones starting up every few hours. “The best possiblesystem of forest fire protection would have been severely tested if called upon to handle the situation at that late stage. "It is to be hoped that at its com- ing session the legislature will give this problem of forest fire protection the attention it deserves. The people of the state need all the tim- ber and the owners of timber have no right to allow the loss of its utility.” City Council. At the regular meeting of the council, last evening, the council by a unanimous vote passed a resolu- tion granting the Minnesota & Internatioual railway company the permission to cross Bemidji avenue, between First street south and First street north, it being the intention of the company to build suitable side tracks to the building of the Northern Grocery company to see that the track is placed on a suitable grade as established by the city council. The next business of importance taken up by the council was the opening of bids for the sale of the $50,000 water works bonds, dated September 1, due in twenty years and bearing 5 per cent _interest, interest payable semi-annually. The C. H. Coffin company of Chicago bid $50,501 and agreed to furnish bond blanks; the Commer- cial Investment company of Chicago A. Keam & Co., of Chicago bid $50,000 less $2,500. After a discussion of the bids, the council, by resolution decided to leave the awarding of the bids until their meeting on Oct. 19. C. D. Fisk, clerk of the municipal court, reported fines collected for week ending October 5, $135; for week ending October 12, $46.12. George Kirk appeared before the council and requested that his sewer assessment be lowered on the ground that he was assessed for 42.1 feet when he owned but 26 feet. Mr. Kirk then addressed the council with a few remarks in which he stated that it was a mistake to extend the sewer before the water svstem was extended up Dewey avenue. The correction of Mr. Kirk’s assessment will no doubt be made at the time of the extension of taxes in the auditor’s office. A number of bills were laid on the table for the o. k. of the proper offi- cials before allowance. The bond of the Empire Em ploy- ment company, which consists of Peter Quinn and G. W. Gordon, who are doing business in the Major building was accepted. The petition of J. H. Sullivan ask- ing that his license be extended for one month to make up for the loss caused bp fire in February of this year was presented to the council, and after consideration the council rejected same on the ground that they have no authority to make an extention of that kind. City clerk Maloy was instructed to wire Mr. McCarty of Minneapolis that the city has all the materials on the ground ready for the neces- sary repairs on the city well. The liquor license applications of L. Blooston, F. Brinkman and John Bye were granted and their respec- tive bonds accepted. GE[IHGEM&. GEARLDS HAD FINE FORMAL OPENING Their Buffet was Crowded Saturday Evening With Friends Who Par- took of Good Cheer. In the rush of getting out yes- terday’s Pioneer, we neglected to mention the formal opening of George & Gearld’s buffet, which was held last Saturdav evening. The opening was one of the most successful affairs of the kind ever held in this city. The lunch was served under the personal direction of Frank Rogers, one of the very best caterers in the state. There was roast pig and other kinds of meats, salads, and, in fact, everv delicacy of the season; all of which was prepared in a delectable manner that greatly pleased the many guests of the evening who called to pay their respects to the popular proprietors of the place—Messrs. J. F. George and E. E. Gearlds. There was many of the best brands of wines, liquors and cigars on tap, and both bottled and keg beer, with which to replenish "the inner man. Messrs. George and Geralds were present among their guests and dis- dispensed hospitality with a lavish hand, gaining more friends and making themselves generally agree- able. Co. K Attention. The members of Company K, will meet at the city hall Wednesday evening, at the usual hour, in blue uniforms, for regular drill. Don’t forget the informal after the drill. —Adam E. Otto, Captain. bid $50,000 and accrued interest; S. Subscribe for The Pioneer. FUNCK DEGLARED WINNER IN GASS GOUNTY GONTEST Judge McClenahan Decides Against Scribner in Contest for Republican County Attorney Nomination. Brainerd, Oct. 13.—(Special to Pioneer.)—W. S. McClenahan, judge of the Fifteenth Judicial district, this morning rendered a decision in the contest case of Richard Funck of Cass Lake vs. J. S. Scribner of Walker, which involved the result of the recent primary election for the republican Tiomination for county attorney of Cass county, the decis- ion favoring Mr. Funck. On the face of the returns of the primaries, J. S. Scribner, who is the present county attorney of Cass county, received the " republican nomination for re-election by a majority of two votes. Mr. Funck, who was Mr. Scrib- ner’s opponent at the primaries, in- stituted a contest in which he al- leged that the precinct of Cuba, a few miles southeast of Cass Lake, was wholly within the national forest reserve and that the vote cast there was illegal. Cuba precinct gave Scribner a majority of eleven. As this vote was declared by Judge McClenahan to be illegal Funck wins the nomina- tion by a majority of nine votes. “Serib.” a Good Loser. Walker, Oct. 13.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The decision of Judge McClenahan, whereby Funck of Cass Lake was declared the repub- lican nominee for county attorney over J. S. Scribner of this city, was received here this morning. When informed of the result, Mr. Scribner said: “I am a good loser; I congratulate Mr. Funck and I will give him my hearty support at the polls.” THAW APPEALS FROM DECISION Goes to Higher Court to Se- cure Jury Trial. ORDERED TO MATTEAWAN { Justice Mills, at White Plains, N. VY., Says Prisoner Must Return to Asy- lum for Criminal the Outcome of the Appeal—No Evi- dence Submitted Bearing on the Question of His Sanity. Insane Pending ‘White Plains, N. Y., Oct. 13.—Harry K. Thaw will have to remain in the state hospital for the eriminal insane at Matteawan, N. Y., until the court of appeals shall decide whether he is entitled to a hearing before a jury to determine the question of his sanity. Justice Mills of the supreme court re- fused a week or two ago to grant the application of Thaw's councel for a jury trial on the sanity qu on and decided to hear the case himself. ‘When Thaw was brought into court bis mother and several rclatives were present. The prisoner’s counsel again moved for a jury trial and when ti was denied asked that Thaw be charged from custody on (he groun that the jury in the trial for m der did not find him insare. This als was denied. Thaw's counsel then declared that they had appealed to the New York state court of appeals from the de- cision refusing a jury trial and that until the higher court had given decision they would submit no ev dence on the gnestim of Thaw's san- ity. Justice Mills said there was no cther alternative than for Thaw fo be returned to Matteawan asylum and he was ordered to be returned to that institution. District Attorrey Jerome of New York, who withdrew from the case when Justice Mills refused (o transfer it to New Y did not appear in court, As soon as the judge had ordered Thaw sent back to Matteawan an or- der citing him to appear in Pittsburg forthwith and give testimony in the United States court in the bankrup! proceedings brought against him there was served upon the prizcner. - BOY DEAD; GIRL WOUNDED Innocent Bystanders Shot by Minne- apolis Policeman. Minneapolis, Oct. 13.—Patrolman John Connelly of the South Side sta- tion accidentally killed Theodore He- dine, aged five, and disfigured Miss Julia Churchill for life. The—officer had arrested Ernest Dwinnell for drunkenness in the “Hub of Hell” district and a mob of about & hundred surged about him and at- tempted to take his prisoner. Stones were hurled at him and angry threats made. Drawing his revolver he com- manded the wd to stand back, but they crowded in closer. He fired a chot to the ground, but the bullet glanced off the pavement and the He- dine boy, who was standing 150 feet away with his father, fell to the ground, shot in the right eye. = Sl ‘Wheii“the Airst $hot Wak"fired Dwin- nell, the prisoner, fell to his knees, dragging Connelly down with him. The officer had raised his pistol hand In the air to fire a second shot, but he was borne down and this time the sec- ond victim fell unconscious in the doorway of a drug store. The bullet struck Miss Churchill in the jaw, shattering both jawbones. She was hurried to the Swedish hos- pital, where it was said she would re- cover, but would be disfigured for life. After the tragedy Connelly went to his home and later reported to the South Side station in citizen’s clothes. He has been suspended pending an in- vestigation. Twenty arrests have been made of the alleged ringleaders who attacked the policeman. CONTRACT IS ANNULLED. Earl of Yarmouth Will Get No More Thaw Money. London, Oct. 13.—By an order of the divorce court all the rights and inter- ests of the Earl of Yarmouth, under the financial settlement made prior to the earl’s marriage to Miss Alice Cor- nelia Thaw in Pittsburg on April 27, 1903, are extinguished. According to counsel the financial settlement amounted to $800,000. This sum was seitled upon Miss Thaw for life. Tf she died before the earl the sum of $300,000 was to pass to him. The set- tlement also gave the earl an income of $50,000 a year from the day of the wedding. The earl made no objection to the court’s order. The marriage of the Earl of Yar- mouth to Miss Alice Thaw was an- nulled in London on Feb. 5 of this year. Dead at Age of 109. Seneca Falls, N. Y., Oct. 13.—Mrs. Charlotte Decker is dead here. She would have been 110 years 312 o Nov. 27. Her father, Godfrey Reals, Was a volunteer in the colonial army and served until the colonies were free. Mrs. Decker could remember her father telling of the privations of the soldiers at Valley Forge. Mrs. Decker was married three times, the last time, at the age of 102 years, to Samuel Decker, aged sixty-two. CREES DYING BY SCORES Deadly Disease Wiping Out Canadian Indians. New York, Oct. 13.—A deadly dis- ease, in some respects like the grip, but highly contagious and far more mortal, has attacked the already de- pleted tribes of the Cree Indians on the shores of James and Hudson bays, killing men, women and children by scores. Alanson Skinner of the de- partment of anthropolgy of the Amer- ican Museum of Natural History, who recently returned from an exhaustive study of the people of that country, brought the news of the plague to this city. Mr. Skinner said: “The illness manifested itself in colds, followed by coughs, fever and nausea. Unless the sufferers were of very strong physique they died very quickly.” MONTENEGRINS TALK OF SHEDDING BLOOD Bellicose Message From Prince Micholas fo Assembly, Cettinje, Montenegro, Oct. 13.—The Montenegrin national assembly opened here in extraordinary session. The war fever resulting from the annexa- tion by Austria-Hungary of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which already is running high, has been strengthened by a bel- licose message to parliament from Prince Nicholas, who declared that the annexation of these two provinces had inflicted a crying wrong upon the people of .Montenegro and that the people were prepared to sacrifice their last drop of blood unless the peaceful endeavors now on foot resulted in righting this grievance. The message was recelved with cheers and other demonstrations of approval. Supposed to Have Been Lost. Boston, Oct. 13.—Captain Monroe and five of the crew of the British schooner Sirocco, who were supposed to have been lost when their vessel was wrecked off the Florida coast on Oct. 1, were landed here by the fruit steamer Horatius. sty would Bave fa better Mr. Bryan would have fared in Delaware had he gone there looking for peaches instead of votes. Bryan Is Touring llinois. Streator, Ill, Oct. 1.—Declaring himself to be “the advance agent of prosperity” William J. Bryan, Demo- cratic candidate for president, in his speeches in this stete en route tq Han- nibal, Mo, is seeking to batter down the arguments of his opponents that business depression and panics will follow his election. Earthquakes Cause Panic. Kiev, Russia, Oct. 9.—Earthquake shocks in Southwestern Russia have caused serious panics among the occu- pants of public buildings, many per- sons being injured in attempting to escape from ‘the building. No fatall- iies, however, have been reported. Soldier, Lawyer and Poet. ‘Washington, Oct. 13.—Colonel De- witt C. Sprague, soldier, lawyer and poet and United States consul in Ger- many and Italy under the administra- tlon of General Grant, died here of pneumonia. He was seventy-two years old. He will be burled in Arlington National cemetery with military hon ors. Seventeen Killed in Explosion. Ricliford, Vt., Oct. 10.—It is gener- ally believed that seventeen persons met their death in the explosion of the grain elevator on Wednesday night, the accounts of Timekeeper W. C. Bonney, who himself was burned to death, showing the names of at least five laborers not accounted for up to the present time. . OUTLOOK IS FAR MORE PEACEFUL Friendly Solution of Balkan Crisis Expected. SERVIANS COOLING DOWN Assembly Simply Passes Resolution of Confidence in the Government and Future Action Is Now in the Hands of the Cabinet, Made Up of Men Who Are Aware of the Actual Con- dition of Affairs. London, Oct. 1'i.—The news received from the storm centers in the Near East confirms the belief held in Lon- don that the powers will find a friend- ly solution of the crisis which has agl- tated Europe for more than a week. Servia, it is now thought, has fallen in line with the other states directly interested and is taking a more quiet view of the’situation. The resolution of the Servian national assembly, which amounts practically to a vote ot confidence in the government, has taken the matter of Servia’s attitude towards Austria-Hungary out of the hands of that easily swayed body and placed it with the cabinet. The mem- bers of the cabinet are aware of the actual condition of affairs and doubt- less will heed the warnings of the powers and take no rash steps. The Lowers can, therefore, continue their negotiations in the matter of an inter- national conference without fear of interruption by an outbreak from any of the Ralkan states. A majority of the powers continues in favor of the conference and are op- posed to Great Britain's suggestion that the matter could be more quickly seitled by an exchange of notes and 10ssibly a meeting of the ambassa- dors at Constantinople, a course that would avoid the introduction of ques- tions other than accomplished facts. There is reason to believe that M. Iswolsky, the Russian minister of for- elgn affairs, in asking for this confer- ence does not desire to reopen the en- tire Near Eastarn question; that he is asking for something, however, is con- firmed by a statement made by an official of the Russian embassy that “Great Britain cannot adhere to the stand she has taken, namely, that the conference must be confined to the actions of Bulgaria and Austria-Hun- gary.” HOLD CUSTOMS STATION. Servians Drive Out Hungarian Offi- cials in Charge. Berlin, Oct. 1 .—The Lokal Anzeiger publishes a dispatch from Belgrade saying that Servian customs officials on the frontier have taken forcible possession of a Hungarian customs house and that the people of Belgrade have burned another Austrian flag on the public square. According to this communication Servian customs officers from the town of Shabats, on the Save, went over to the island of Bajuklitz, which is Hun- garian territory, and drove out from the settlement there between thirty and forty Hungarian customs em- ployes by threatening them with armed force. The Servians then took possession of the Hungarian customs station, which they continue to hold. They have been reinforced by Servian gendarmes. The people of Shabats are celebrating this event joyfully. A band of Servian demonstrators boarded an Austrian steamer at Bel- grade, tore down the national flag and carried it to Theater square, where it was burned. The Servian government, the cor- respondent says in conclusion, appears to be unable to withstand the warlike tendencies of the people. 3 NO DECLARATION OF WAR 8ervian Assembly Simply Passes Vote of Confidence. Belgrade, Oct. 13 —At an extraor- dinary session of the skupshtina the following resolution was unanimously passed: “The skupshtina, after hearing the explanations of the government and the steps taken by it, expects vigorous activity will be displayed for the pro- tectlon of the nation’s threatened in- terests. With this object in view the skupshtina will support the govern- ment to the fullest extent.” [ The skupshtina has sent an encour- aging telegram of greeting to the Mon- tenegrin national assembly and voted an extraordinary credit of- $3,200,000 to the ministry of war. Further im- portant decisions are expected. Czar Ferdinand Enters Sofia, Sofia. Oct. 13.—Ferdinand, the “czar of Bulgaria,” made his entry into the capital and was given a demonstrative reception by all classes. He entered the city on horseback, accompanied by a brilliant staff, amid salutes from the artillery. Union of African Colonies. Durban, Natal, Oct. 13.—A national convention of British and Dutch dele- gates, with the object of drafting a constitution which shall unite all the South African colonies in one federa- tion, was opened here. Sir Matthew Nathan, governor of Natal, and most of the Boer generals who were con- spicuous in the war are among the delegates. REGARDED AS BRIGHTER. French View of the Balkan Situation at Present. Paris, Oct. 13.—The Balkan situa- tion, both diplomatically and locally, is regarded brighter here. M. Cam- bon, the French ambassador at Berlin, reports that Germany is ready to par- ticipate in the proposed - conference and official advices from London lead to the hope of an early agreement be- tween Foreign Minister Iswolsky, for Russia, and Forejgn Minister Sir Ed- It Is YOUR 1 We Have Made Bi A Special WATCH Sale * That Will Interest You. T Stock Reduction Is Our Desire All Watches Except HAMILTON Opportunity : g Cuts in Prices on B-507. B-509. B-510. B-511. B-513. B-517. B-520. 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London, Oct. 13.—Great Britain has receded from her previously expressed determination to confine the questions to be discussed at the proposed inter- national conference regarding the Bal- kans to the recent events in Bulgaria and Bosnia and Merzegovina. Cretan Parliament Acts. Canea, Island of Crete, Oct. 13.— The Cretan parliament met and for- mally voted the union of the island with Greece. The Moslem delegates were not present, NO ENGAGEMENT EXISTS. Senator Elkins Denies Stories About His Daughter. tive statement to the Associated Press United States Senator Stephen B. El- kins of West Virginia branded as un- true an alleged interview accredited to his wife to the effect that there was an engagement between Miss Katherine Elkins and the Duke of the Abruzzi. In an emphatic manner Senator El- kins said that neither his wife nor for the simple reason that it was im- possible to deny something that did not exist. | Senator Elkins was much exercised over the numerous wild reports pub- lished from time to time concerning the alleged engagement of his daugh- | ter to the Italian nobleman. GOMPERS ISSUES AN | APPEAL T0 LABOR i Says Gountry Is Threatened by Despotic Rule of Judges. ‘Washington, Oct. 13.—“In perform- ing a solemn duty at this time insup- port of a political party labor does not become partisan to a political party, but partisan to a pringiple,” declared President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor in a circular is- sued regarding labor’s attitude in the campaign. He charges that the Re | publican party and its candidate stand for further extending into this country a despotic government vested in the Jjudiciary and that the Democratic party and its candidate stand far gov- ernment by law vested in the people. The circular is addressed to “men of labor, lovers of human liberty,” and says, in part: 1 “The judiciary, induced by corpora tions and trusts and protected by the Republican party, is step by step de stroying government by law and sub stituting therefor a government by Jjudges, who determine what, in their opinion, is wrong, what is evidence, who is guilty and what the punish ment shall be. This revolution is de- priving the workers of their rights as citizens and will inevitably be made applicable to the business men later This virus and poison has in several instances entered upon the legislative field by making laws which may be enforced by equity process. Despotic | power under the ermine is as danger- cus as despotic powcr under the crown.” The circular refers to Judge Taft as “the originator and specific champion of discretionary government” and Mr. wompers reiterates that “there is no political office in the gift of the Amer- ican people, elective or appointive, | that T would under any circumstances | accept.” AN ADMINISTRATION VIEW Secretary Straus Says Labor Is Not Following Gompers. ‘Washington, Oect. 13.—Secretary Straus of the department of commerce and labor has returned here after a visit to New York, where he went to register for the Novemier election. “Labor is not being misled by Mr Gompers and his coterie,” said Mr Straus, “although the laboring men recognize that they had not received from the last congress the recognitior. they asked for. They also recognize that the administration has done ev- erything in its power for them.” are not opened exclusively for the| Pittsburg, Oct. 13.—In an authorita- | himself could give such an interview | WANTS ONE CENT A WORD. | LP WANTED. AP WANTED—TFirst class dining-room | girl at Merchant’s hotel. | | FOR SALE. | | FOR SALE—1 span horses heavy and light harness, wagon, sleigh two-seated canopy-top buggy, also runners for buggy. T. J. Andrews. Corner Irving avenue and 14th street. | FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—One new six horse power Fairbank’s Morse gasoline engine. Douglass Lumber Co. FOR SALE—Good two seat buggy, also gentlemen’s saddle. Inquire 907 Beltrami avenue. | FOR SALE—Five-room cottage, for sale, cheap. See Woodward. FOR SALE— Household goods. 909 Mississippi avenue. FOR RENT. A reeon FOR RENT-—Furnished ] rooms. “There is no foundation for the| Mondern conveniences. Prices many reports,” he said. “Neither in| reasonable. Inquire 515 Bemidji Europe nor in America has any an- avenue. nouncement of an engagement been made. There is no engagement.” /TO RENT—Furnished rooms, | heated. With or without board. 1121 Bemidji avenue. FOR RENT—Neatly furnisted front room. Apply to 504 Minnesota avenue. FOR RENT—Four-room house at 1235 Dewey avenue. Inquire A, Klein. LOST and FOUND AN AN SN LOST—A buckskin bag containing 1 lady’s diamond ring; 1 small plain gold ring; 1 diamond locket; 1 gold buckle. Finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving at this office. LOST:—Between J. Essler’s and Armstrong’s cafe lady’s gold brooch set with nine pearls. Finder please leave at this office. LOST—White silk shawl, with blue flower. Finder leave at Pioneer office. MISCELLANEOUS, NSRS S, PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues -days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30t0 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 purchase ten to forty acre tract of land near City of Bemidji. Address all communi- cations to Box 501, Bemid Minn WANTED—Position as engineer in a small sawmill. State wages paid. K. H. Lindseth, Erskine, Minn. 8he PIONEER Delivered to your door every evening Only 40c¢ per Month - - s