Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 30, 1908, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER ' PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERKOON. BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J. PRYOR. Tntered In the postofice at Bemidjt. Minc. 88 second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM CAUSTIC COMMENT. LA. G. Rutledge.] Portugal is bankrupt. Another jcb for the Municipal Court. Subscriptions to Mr. Bryan’s Com- moner will not be regarded as cam-; paign contributions. Chinese egg yolks have been barred by the customs officials. Thus we are saved from another yellow peril. Judging from the .oise they are making, many of the candidates running for office this year wear rub- ber heels. If they only played football in the near East, a lot of those little coun- tries wouldn’t be so crazy for a war to break the monotony. Servia has ordered 400 military automobiles. Wonder if they’d show up as well in a charge as the six hundred did at Balaklava. Mr. Bryan, booked for a speech in Paterson, N. J., lost his tramn. This fact doubtless. will inspire new thoughts on government ownership. We don’t see why there is any surprise in the news that a “Russian cruiser goes ashore.” Certainly nobody nowadays expects them to go at sea. A man suffered a broken leg yes- terday while wrestling with his son. A young man who can pull his father’s leg that hard seems fitted tc be a college student. STEEL TRUST BARREL “TAPPED” BY THE NEWS Continued frem First Page bureau tell the dear people that he “gets the biggest vote where he is the best known,” does he (lhiving at the county seat of Hubbard county) mean to tell the voters that the residents of Hubbard county have never known his true worth asa lawyer, when they, twice in succes- sion, refused to elect him county attorney? The “Almighty Dollar” can doa whole lot with some people; and as Christenson probably needed a few do'lars, the Steel Trust barrel looked as good to him as any other method; so he got busy over the telephone yesterday afternoon and allowed Wright to fill his col- ums with some United State Steel arguments whv the voters of Bel trami and adjoining counties should depose a man who has “‘made good” as a judge and give way for a twice- defeated candidate for county attor- ney in his own county, one whose qualifications to fill the position are questioned very seriously by rebukes given by the voters of his own county at two campaigns in succes- sion at no very late date. Mr. Wright admits that he did not tell the truth regarding Mr. Stan- ton’s appointments; but is severly silent in informing the people that he himself had been decisively de- feated on the only two occasions that he ever wasa candidate for “‘the voice of the people” at an elec- tion other than a primary nomina- tioe, which is a whole lot different than an election to office. HANY OFFICIALS PRESENT NMemorial Services for Late German Ambassador. ‘Washington, Oct. 30.—Beautiful memorial services, attended by a bril- Hant assemblage of representatives of all branches of official life in Wash- Ington, were held in memory of the late Freiher Speck von Sternburg, German ambassador to the United Btates, who died at Heidelberg Aug. 23. President and Mrs. Roosevelt, members of his cabinet, diplomatic representatives of all nations, mem- bers of the supreme court of the Unit- ed States, high officials of the govern- ment and officers of the army, navy and marine corps, many of whom were accompanied by their wives, were present. The services were held in Concor- dia Evangelical Lutheran church, which was attended by Baron von Bternburg during bis residence here. The service lasted but three-quarters of an hour and was conducted in part in German by Rev. Paul A. Menzel, pastor of Concordia church, and in part in English by Rev. Roland Cot- ton Smith, rector of St. John’s church, HALVOR STEENERSON, OF CROOKSTON, MINN., THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR RE- ELECTION TO CONGRESS FROM THE NINTH DISTRICT. . Halvor Steenerson was born in Wis- consin in 1852, but has been a resi- | dent of Minnesota since 1853, his par- ents, who were among the earliest pioneers, having settled on a pre-emp- tion in the southeastern part of the state in that year. He was reared on & farm and educated in the state schools and in the Union College of Law in Chicago; admitted to the bar in 1878, removed to Crookston in 1880; was elected county attorney that year and state senator in 1882, where he took a leading part in the enactment of the first law for the reg- ulation of railroads, and creating the railroad and warehouse commission of this state, which has been the foundation of all subsequent legisla- tion on the subject. In 1893 he ini- tiated the celebrated grain rate case which was the first instance where the rate making power of the state over its railroads was judicially deter- mined and finally established. He was elected to congress in 1902 and re-elected in 1904 and 1906. He has served continuously during this time as member of the committee on Post Office and Post Roads and of The | Militia, of which latter committee he is chairman. During Mr. Steenerson's service on the postoffice committee many important reforms have been | enacted. Rural free delivery has been extended to mnearly every country home, the compensation of rural car-| riers increased from $600 to $720, and last year to $900. The compensation of clerks and carriers in city offices and of railway mail clerks has also been equitably adjusted and increas- ed, while the compensation of the railways for transporting the mails has been reduced so as to result in an annual saving of more than eight mil- lions of dollars, thus more than mak- ing up for the increased compensation to clerks and carriers. In order to carry out the recom- mendations of President Roosevelt and Secretary. of War Taft for the strengthening of our national de- fenses, Mr. Steenerson, as chairman of the committee on The Militia, intro- duced in the last session of congress the bill to promote the efficiency of the militia and forced it through the house against the opposition of both republican and democratic floor lead- ers. The passage of this bill against such opposition fixed Mr. Steenerson’s position in the house as one of the strong men of that body, whose influ-' ence will count for a great deal in the future. This is one of the laws the passage of which is especially com- mended in the. republican national platform and by the president. Mr. Steenerson took a strong stand both in the 59th congress and in the last session for tariff revision. He in- troduced two bills providing for a tariff commission, and urged their consideration upon the Committee on Ways and Means. It was largely through his efforts that a resolution was finally agreed upon in the last session of congress under which all questions relating to the subject of tariff revision and readjustment are now being investigated by the com- mittees of the Senate and House pre- paratory to revision early next year. He has also taken an active part in legislation for the regulation of railroads, concerning public lands, In-| dians, drainage and conservation of | natural resources. In addition to these matters of gen- eral concern, Mr. Steenerson has al- so secured the passage of a large number of private bills, such as pri- vate pension bills, public building bills, relief of soldiers, granting per- mission to build bridges and dams] over navigable streams; and for the rellef of settlers on the public domain. It may be interesting to learn that Mr. Steenerson secured the enactment at the last session of congress of ne less than twenty-four bills of a special nature, as follows: 12 pension bills, 2 drainage bills, 2 bridge and 1 dam bills, 2 public buildings, 1 making St. Vincent a port of entry for the imme- diate transportation of merchandise, and 5 granting relief to settlers on the public lands. The work of a representative does not end with matters of legislation, however. He is constantly called upor to aid in the administration of the law through the different executive departments. The establishment of new rural and star routes, the expedit- ing of the service thereon, the im- provement or change in railway mail service; the appointment of postmas- ters; the remedying of grievances of men in the civil service of the gov- ernment; the adjustment of claims against the government for mail con: tractors, survey contracts and like claims. The allowance of pension claims of old soldiers and their widows, and customs claims, the aid- ing of persons whose relatives have : been excluded under immigration laws, securing of government protection to citizens abroad, obtaining passports, | the distribution of government free publications are only a few things that a congressman has to attend to. In fact, these services in behalf of | the people who are councerned with the government at Washington in its various branches and activities are more onerous than the legislative duties of a member of congress. Mr. Steenerson has given his time and best efforts to his constituents without regard to party affiliations and that his services are appreciated is evidenced by the fact that he has just been nominated for the fourth term without opposition. ‘When he was elected to congress, there were only nine rural routes es- tablished in the district; now there are more than 150 with complete county service in Otter Tail and Clay and part of Becker county, bringing the daily mail to every farmer’s home, thereby increasing the attractiveness and convenience of home life upon the farm. As early as his first election to congress, Mr. Steenerson announced as his platform and program the same measures for the regulation of interstate railroads and of monopolis- tic combinations or trusts as he has since helped to enact into law under the administration of President Roose- velt, and which, if elected, he will help to perfect and make more ef- ficient as experience has shown to be necessary. ‘While in congress he has shown his independence and has often been counted among the “insurgents” and opposed to Speaker Cannon and he long ago announced that he was inde- pendent on the speakership and fa- favored such amendments to the House rules as would limit the present power of the speaker without destroy- ing the power of majority to do busl- ness. Before his advent in congress, Mr. Steenerson achieved a high place at the bar, and was especially success- ful in cases brought by him in behalf of laborers and employes of railroads and other industrial corporations to recover damages for personal injuries or death by reason of negligence of the employer. In his Barnesville speech, Sept. 28th, Mr. Taft, who was introduced by Mr. Steenerson, said, “I am glad to stand up by your tall congressman and congratulate you on having such a representative. He does you honor in Washington and looks after your interests, as I can assure you.” Mr. Bryan apparently would rather be wrong than be president. Mr. Bryan would be much happier if his former paramount issues had been written in fading ink. The authorities who are enforcing the pure food and drug law should warn the people against old Dr. Bry- an’s nostrums. Mr. Taft welcomes publicity both as to the source and the expenditure of campaign contributions, The Demo- crats profess to be willing to tell “where they got it,” but are unwilling to tell what they do with it. 1t remained for Mr. Olney (before he remembered that he is a Democrat) to give Mr. Taft a first rate recommen- dation for employment by the people as president, In 1904 Mr. Bryan declared that no progress could be made toward eco- nomic, reforms so long as the Demo- cratic party was dominated by Parker, Sheehan, Ryan, Belmont and the rest of the “Wall street element.” Today Mr. Bryan is on real chummy terms with all of the men he then denounced, from “Fingy” Conners to Roger Sulli- van. . erce Will Stand Trial, Austin, Tex., Oct. 30.—Henry- Clay Plerce is comlng back to Texas to answer the indictment returned against him in this county charging him with false swearing. Plerce will be here Nov. 9 to stand trial. MARKET QUOTATIONS. Lips white? Cheeks pale? Blood thin? Consult your doctor. n? Weak nerves? Losing flesh P Consult your doctor.. No appetite? Poor digestion? Discouraged? Torid Consul( your doctor, < oo RO scoret~! We publish a8 of ali ¢ _ medicines. Minneapolls Wheat: Minneapolis, Oct. 29.—Wheat—Dec.; $1.01%; May, $1.05% @1.06. On track —No. 1 hard, $1.05%; No. 1 North: ern, $1.043; No. 2 Northern, $1.02%; No. 3 Northern, 98c@$1.01. St. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, Oct. 29.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $6.00@6.75; fair to good, $5.00@5.75; good to choice cows and heifers, $4.00@5.00; veals, $3.75@6.00. Hogs—$5.10@5.75. Sheep—Wethers, Just to remind you of the importance of sav- ingyourteeth. That’s my business. DR. G. M. PALMER $3.75@4.25; yearlings, $4.10@4.40; spring lambs, $4.50@5.00. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Oct. 29.—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.05%4: No. 1 Northern, $1.05; No. % Northern, $1.03; Dec., $1.02; May, $1.06; $1.04; Nov., $1.04. Oct., Flax—To arrive and oo track, §1.28%; Oct., $1.27% Nov., $1.27%; Dec., §1.26%; May, $1. 50%. Chicago Union @iock Yards. Chicago, Oct. 29.—Cattle—Beeves, $3.15@7.50; Texans, $3.25@4.50; West- ern cattle, $3.00@5.85; stockers and feeders, $2.50@4.45; cows and heifers, $1.50@5.25; calves, $6.00@8.00. Hogs —Light, $5.15@5.8! mixed, $5.35@ 605 heavy, 6.05; rough, $5.35 ; good to cholee heavy, $5.55 @G 05; pigs, $3.25@4.80. Sheep, $2.50 | @4. 70' yearlings, $4.50@5.15; $4.00@6.20. Chicago Grain and Provisions, Chicago, Oct. 19%c@$1.00; May, Taly, 98c. Corn- 63%.c; May, 63c; lambs, $1.033% @1.03%; -Oct.,, 69¢c; Dec., July, 62%c; Sept., 62%c. Oats—Dec., 48%¢; May, 50c; July, 46%c. Pork—Oct., $14.12 Dec, $14.25; Jan, $16.10; May, $15.- 92%. Butter—Creamerles, 201 @27c; dairfes, 18%,@23%c. Eggs—27c. Poul- try—Turkeys, 16c; chickens, 10c; sorings. 12%c. 29.—Wheat—Dec., ; | BUY A GOOD LOT With the growth of Bemidji good lots are becoming scarcer and scarcer. We _ still have a number of good lots in the residence part of town which will be sold on easy ferms. For further particulars write or call Bemidji Townsite and Im- provement Company. H. A. SIMONS, Agent. Swedback Block Bemidji. ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. B e ST WANTED:—Good woman cook or girl with some experience and one anxious to learr. Inquire at In- ternational Hotel, International Falls. State wages and experi- ence. WANTED:—The Ladies™ of Be- midji to call on Saturday and buy home made doughnuts, pies, cook- ies etc. at Mrs. Wightmans, 508 Beltrami Ave. WANTED: Lady to keep house for family of four, two men, and two children. Adply P. O. Box 421. WANTED—Diningroom girl and dishwasher. Apply at Nicollet hotel. WANTED—Good kitchen girl. Ircquire at 915 Lake Boulevard. WANTED— Good lady cook. Apply ONE MILLIJN COLLARS FOR A GOOD STOMAGH This Offer Should Be a War.ing to Every Man and Woman. The newspapers and medical journals recently have had much to say relative to a famous million- aire’s offer of a million dollars for a new stomach. This great multi-millionaire was too busy to worry about the condi- tion of his stomach. He allowed his dyspepsia to run from bad to worse until in the end it became incurable. His misfortune warning to other§, Everyone who suffers with dys- pepsia for a few years will give everything he owns stomach. Dyspepsia is caused by an ab- normal state of the gastric juices. There is one element missing. The absence of this destroys the function of the gastric fluids. They lose their power to digest foods, We are now able to supply the missing element—to restore to the gastric juices their digestive power and to make the stomach strong and well. We know that Rexall Dyspepsia tablets will positively and per- manently cure disordered stom- aches, indigestion and dysdepsia. We want you to try them and and will return your money if you are not more than satisfied with the result, Price 25 cents. store, or by mail. Store. serves as a for a new Only at our Barker’s Drug Printing The Pioneer Prirtery Is Equipped : Up-to-date Type Faces, and the Largest Stock of Flat Papers, Ruled Goods and Stationery of All Kirds in Northern Minnesota. We have the highest-salaried Printers in Beltrami county, and we are leaders with Modern Machinery, in Commercial Printing. Try us; we'll Suit you. Pioneer Printery N “Ru SEt R LE T e NI e e ik The “Eagle Russet” Fountain Pen The Best Dollar Fountain P on the Market The Pen is always ready for use and may be carried in any position without danger of leakage Ask for Russet Fountain Pens at The Pioneer Office at Star Theatre. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Stock consisting of clothing, gent’s furnishings and shoes. Fverything new, clean and in good condition. A splendid location and well established business. The owner wishes to re- tire on account of sickness. Ad- No. 212—Third street Be- FOR SALE—AII kinds of second- hand ranges, stoves and furniture as good as new for sale at the Town Market, next to Reed’s studio. FOR SALE—30-30 Winchester rifle. In good condition, has never been fired. Apply Northern Express office. FOR SALE—1 horse, harness and buggy; also 1 cow. Inquire Mrs. John Washburn, 514 Fourth street, Bemidji. 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. WANTED—TO sell one suit hand- embroidered underwear. Inquire in this office. FOR SALE—Kitchen range and folding bed. Inquire 700 Ameri- can avenue. FOR SALE:—first class organ. Price $15. Apply 1316 Beltrami avenue. FOR SALE—Confectionery busi- __Dess. Inquire of S. T. Stewart. FOR SALE—One large wood heater. 422 Minnesota avenue. FOR RENT. e r e TO RENT—Furnished rooms, heated. ~ With or without board. 1121 Bemld i avenue. FOR RENT—Blacksmlth shop in rear of Arcade. Inquire of Mrs. M. E. Brinkman. FOR RENT—Seven room house. 700 America avenue. Inquire of J. P. Omich. FOR RENT—Neatly furnisted front room. Apply to 504 Minnesota avenue, LOST and FOUND AN AN BN N DS NNNNN FOUND—A child’s small white muff and a suit case containing a lady’s gray coat and brown cap. Owners may have same by calling at police headquarters and paying for this ad, LOST—Strayed or stolen, pure white kitten with red ribbon around its neck. Answers to name of Buster. Finder please leave at 407 Bel- trami Ave. LOST—Silk umbrella with gold handle and name “Dr. M. E. Beere,” on handle. Suitable re- ward if returned to this office. MISCELLANEOUS. 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—Position as bookkeeper and stenographer. A business college graduate last "April. No experience yet. References. Address Wesley H. Gill, Gran- falls, Minn. WANTED—To rent small cottage. Address for particulars Box 581, Bemfdji, Minn. Ghe PIONEER Delivered to ‘your door every evening Only 40c¢ per Month WANTS