Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 4, 1908, Page 2

—_—_ THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISRED NVERY AFTNRNOOK, BEMIDII PIONEER PUBLISHING CO.|. By CLYDE J. PRYOR. Entered in the postofice at Bem!dil. Minn., a8 second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00- PER ANNUM |- BELTRAMI COUNTY LANDS SURPRISINGLY PRODUCTIVE. In these days when flashy pamph- are turned out by the tons showing what soil in other sections of the country will doin the way of pro- duction, itis not wise to overlook the possibilities of northern Minne- sota. The state board of immigra- tion has been greatly surprised by the reports it has received and this has been especially true in regard to the potato culture. The source of the surprise occas- ioned to the immigration board was the unequaled yield of tubers which was obtained by farmers of Bel trami county who entered in the contest inaugurated last spring by J. J. Opsahl, who gave liberal premiums and prizes for the best yield of potatoes on a half-acre of land and also for the best bushel of “spuds.” The immigration board has just issued the following statement relative to these yields, and the productiveness of the soil in Bel- trami county: “A gold mine has been discovered in the northern part of Minnesota. For several months, or years, there have been rumors that there is valu- able land in Beltrami and other of the heavily wooded counties and information received by the state immigration office confirms the pre- vious suspicions. “On land which can be bought for $6 to $10 an acre one of the recent settlers in the woods, forty miles north of Bemidji, has raised half an acre of potatoes which aver- age 465 bushels to the acre, which means that he cleared $279 on the acre. “The potatoes were raised in a contest iustituted by the Beltrami County Agricultural Association. “Other large yields were 378, 328 and 281 bushels to the acre. “The land on which the crops were grown was covered with wood several years ago. “Immigrants from other states have entered on the land and are gradually clearing portionsof it. It is the greatest clover growing reg- ion in the United States and much of the value of the farm products consists in fat sheep and hogs. “All of the immigrants which the immigration commission have in- duced to settle in the northern part of the state are well pleased with their new homes. “The United States land agent at Cass Lake says that the department has brought men to that region from half the states of the Union, all of whom have taken large tracts of land for their future home.” CAUSTIC COMMENT. LA. G. Rutledge.] Ii’s a wise lie that knows its own father. King Edward’s income is $5,000,- 000 a year. A royal flush. Every timeyou break a record you are really making a2 new one. Son, don’t brag about how much ice you cut. Remember that all ice melts. Fame is a great showman—and a good many persons are trying to steal in under the tent. When a man loses money, he be- lieves it’s because he’s unlucky; when he wins, it’s because he’s so smart. . The man with a theory can get a hundred people to: believe it, and the man with a fact has a hundred people disputing it, It’s as natural for a woman with a new dress to want to go somewhere to show it off asitis for a man to ask advice about which photograph of him is best. Wrong Way Around. ! “Mr. Purslington says he believes a man should pay as he goes.” ' “Judging from the way he gets in debt, he must be accustomed to travel- Ing backward.” It Couldn’t Be. Denham—I wish you would talk Eng- Uish to the baby, Mrs. Denhar—Do you think my baby English is-any worse than your baseball English?— Bxchange. NO BLOODSHED ATTENDS COUP Nord Alexis Deposed as Pres- ident of Hayti." REVOLT AT PORT AU PRINCE Armed Citizens Take Possession of the City Without Resistance on the Part of the Government Troops and General Legitime Accepts the Pres. idency of the Provisionat Adminis- tration. Port au Prince, Haytl, Dec. }—The people of Port au Prince have revolt- ed against the government. They are now in possession of the city. There has been no fighting with the govern- ment troops. A provisional government has been established and General Legitime has accepted the presidency of the new administration. The events came before they were expected. Uneasiness - was noticed throughout the night on the part of the people, but it was not thought that the outbreak would occur so quickly nor that the movement would be suc- cessful without the shedding of a drop of blood. The deposed president, Nord Alexis, is still at the palace. The members of the diplomatic corps are in confer- ence for the purpose of taking meas- ures to facilitate and hasten the de- parture of Nord Alexis from the re- publie. The coup has been remarkably suc- cessful. All the ministers, together with the high military officials under Nord Alexis, have taken refuge in the various foreign legations. These are the same men who nine months ago were protesting vociferously against the granting of the right of refuge to unsuccessful revolutionists by the for- eign diplomatic and consular repre- sentatives. Now they are only too happy to seek the protection of a for- eign flag to escape the fury of the people. - The only man to remain loyal to Nord Alexis is General Camille Ga- briel, his nephew, who for the last six months has directed the policy of the Alexis administration. Gabriel is at the palace with Alexis. The movement had becn well organ- ized. In the early hours of the morn- ing bands of citizens, organized and armed, moved quietly about the town and took possession of various points of vantage. The movement was di- rected by General Canal, a member of the senate. * It is a remarkable fact that not a shot was fired. The soldiers of Nord Alexis saw that the rebels had the upper hand and they quickly let it be seen that they had no intention of starting a fight that undoubtedly would have resulted in much blood- shed. The presence of the American cruisers Des Moines and Tacoma and the French cruiser Duguay Trouin un- doubtedly had a restraining influence. Movement Well Organized. The citizens are in possession of the Central police station and all the other police outposts, the arsenal and the port. These bodies of men are all well armed and well supplied with ammunition. The fact that they are thus prepared shows the thoroughness with which the movement was organ- ized. As soon as the success of the move- ment was established: a number of prominent citizens held a meeting and formed a committee of public safety and the maintenance of order in Port au Prince is now in the hands of this body. The fact that Nord Alexis’ ministers deserted him at the last moment did mnot come as a complete surprise. Their loyalty was suspected and the defections of the last two or three days showed clearly what might be expected. General Jules Coicou, the military commander of Port au Prince, is among the refugees, as is also Gen- eral Hyacinthe. Coicou is the man who caused the assassination of his own brother and two of his cousins last January for complicity in the un- successful revolutionary movement that broke out at that time and Hyacinthe is the official who presided at the wholesole execution that fol- lowed the suppression of this out- break! He has taken refuge at the German legation. General Leconte, minister of the interior, and M. La- fentant, one of the personal advisers of Nord Alexis, took refuge in the French legation. General Marcelin, minister of finance and commerce, also is a refugee. Later in the day the palace was surrounded by an infuriated mob call- ing upon Nord Alexis to leave the country. Almost everybody in the crowd was armed. Baytian women, beside themselves with rage, called down curses on the head of the aged man and hurled coarse epithets at him and his family. Sailors from the American cruisers gre at present in the American lega- tion, where they are arranging a sys- tem of signals between the legation and the cruisers in order that a de- mand for a landing force may be communicated quickly should occasion arise. Armed sailors from the two Amer- ican cruisers and the French cruiser in the harbor have landed. They are guarding their respective legations. CASTELLANE SUIT AT PARIS Princess de Sagan’s Side of Case Presented. Paris, Dec. ,—The suit brought by Count Boni de Castellane against the Princess de Sagan, his former wife, for the custody of his three children, ‘was continued in this city. The prin- cess, before her marriage to Count de PILES CURED IN6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure auy case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud- ng Plles {n6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50c. Castellane, was Miss Anna Gould. M. | Clemenceau, in presenting the prin- cess’ side of the case, emphasized the fact that the courts of France always had decided that a second marriage did not affect the rights of parents with regard to their children, even in cases where this second marriage was with the alleged |§:omplice in adul- tery. M. Clemenceau then summed up the contentions of the princess as follows: “The count had formally declared that he would withdraw the suit if the princess separated from her husband. The facts that the count had offered to prove were irrelevant and even if they were established they had no bearing upon the education of the children. Furthermore, these allega- tions were denied by the princess. The count was inspired less by solici- tude for the welfare of his children than by personal hatred and financial considerations. The princess, since her marriage to her present husband, has fulfilled in every way her duty to- ward her children. She had not sought to alienate their affections from their father. On the other hand, the count had committed the unpar- donable fault of bringing out the pres- ent scandal to the detriment of the children.” GOES INTO EFFECT JAN. 1 Two-Cent Letter Rate Between This Country and Germany. Berlin, Dec. .—The United States and Germany have arranged for a postal rate on letters between the two countries of 2 cénts instead of the existing rate of 5 cents. The new rates will go Into effect Jan. 1. ‘Washington, Dec. 3.—According to an official announcement of the post- office department the new postal agreement between the United States and Germany provides that after Jan. 1, 1909, letters for Germany paid at the reduced rate of 2 cents will be dispatched only by steamers sailing from New York for German ports. Letters for Germany dispatched via Great Britain or France must be paid at the postal union rate of 5 cents for the first ounce and 3 cents for each additional ounce. . MILLIONS OF LIVES LOST The Awful Toll Collected By Con- sumption. If people could only understand that Catarrh is an internal scrofula —that nothing applied externally does much good—they would not need to be warned so often about this fatal disease, which, when ne- glected, invariably ends up in con- sumption, at the cost of millions of lives every year. Yet Catarrh is easily cured if the right treatment is employed. Catarrh is caused by germs in the blood which circulate throughout the entire system. External reme- dies give but temporary ease. Although the effects are often seen in the form of pimples, rash, eczema or dry scaly skin, the trouble is internal, and can never be cured by external remedies. The only way to cure catarrh is by employing a medicine which is absorbed and carried by the blood to all parts of the system, so that the mucous membrane or internal lining of the body is thoroughly medicated, soothed, disinfected of germ matter, and the soreness healed. We have a remedy prepared from the prescription of a physician who for thirty years studied and made Catarrh a specialty and whose record of success was a cure in every case where his treatment was tollowed as prescribed. That remedy is Rexally Mucu-Tone. We are so positive that it will cure Catarrh in all its various forms, whether acute or chronic, that we promise to return every penny paid us for the medicine in every case where it fails to cure or for any reason does not satisfy the user. We want you to try Rexall Mucu- Tone on our recommendation and guarantee. We are right here where you live, and you do not contract any obligation or risk when you try Rexall Mucu-Tone on our guar- antee. We have Rexall Mucu-Tone in two sizes. The prices are 50c and $1. Very often the 50c size effects a cure. Of course, in chronic cases a longer treatment is neces- sary. Theaverage in such instances is three $1.00 bottles. Drug Store. Barker’s SIXTY YEARS ON THE THRONE Diamond Jubilec of Ans- trian Ruler. DUAL ENPIRE CELEBRATES Francis Joseph Became Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary in 1848 and the Sixtieth Anniversary Is Fittingly Observed—Aged Mon- arch Enthusiastically Greeted by Large Crowds on Streets of Vienna, ‘Vienna, Dec. |.—The dual empire Is eelebrating the diamond jubilee of the accession of Francis Joseph to the throne. His majesty became emperor of Austria and king of Hungary in 1848, on the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I. Masses and special Te Deum serv- ices in the cathedral and the churches of Vienna marked the beginning of the programme of festivities. His majesty attended the service in the Hoffburg chapel. He drove to the palace through the streets in an open carriage, accompanied by the mem- bers of -the imperial house. He was greeted everywhere with cheers from the people, who crowded the streets, EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH OF AUSTRIA. coming from all parts of the empire to be present at the festivities. At the conclusion of this service his majesty received the felicitations of the members of his family and also from deputations of civil bodies, the military establishments, ete. The Te Deum at St. Stephen’s cathedral was most imposing. The congregation was composed” of the archdukes and the archduchesses of the empire, representatives: of the no- ble houses of Austria and Hungary, members of the cabinet and court offi- cials and their ladies. The men all were in full dress uniforms, their tunics blazing with orders and decora. tions and the women were clad in magnificent costumes. SERVICES AT WASHINGTON Notables Attend Ceremonies in Honor of Francis Joseph. ‘Washington, Dec. 3.—Solemn and Impressive services, attended by dig- nitaries of church and state, were held here commemorative of the sixtieth anniversary of Emperor Francis Jos- eph’s ascension to the throne as ruler of Austria-Hungary. The distinguished assemblage in St. Patrick’s cathedral formed a striking plcture. President Roosevelt, Vice President Fairbanks, members of the United States supreme court, mem- bers of the cabinet, members of con- gress and the members of the diplo- matic corps were present, the last named attired in their court costumes and uniforms. His eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, and Archbishop Falconio assisted in the high mass which was celebrated by Megr. Bonaventure Cerretti. Rev. Dr. William T. Russell, rector of St. Patrick’s, read the sermon. For the occasion the edifice was beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns and the national flags of the United States, Austria and Hungary. HUNTERS AID AT FUNERAL John A. Dietz Reads Burial Service Over His Dead Child. La Crosse, Wis., Dec. ..—Into a bough lined grave within the shadow of the home he has defended against persecutions and the law’s agents alike John A. Dietz, aided by a small party of Bangor deer hunters, lowered a home made coffin containing the body of Stanley, his eight-year-old son. The defender of Thornapple dam re Deated a Masonic ritual over the grave. Three of the Dietz children fell sick of pneumonia while the hunt ers were encamped nearby. The fam- {ly medicine chest was of little sery- ice and Stanley died. Dietz, ostra- cised from the world, feared to seek &id from the outside. In his distress he appealed to the hunters, as they Addition to Bemidji. These lots are nicely lovated and will be sold on easy terms, Choice Lots for Sale I have for sale a few choice lots, 50x330 feet, in Reynolds’ Subdivision of White’s E. REYNOLDS 805 Bemidfi Aye. | had “befrfenided hfm fii former y. and they went to his relief. “They helped him build a coffin and' a rough box and they “covered the box with evergreens. The grave was hidden beneath green jack pine boughs and as_the father read the service the hunters lowered the coffin into the graye. e 3 & i BURGLARS SECURE ~ §14,000 IN GASH Loot First National Bank at Pepperell, Mass. Pepperell, Mass,, Dec. 3.—Fourteen thousand dollars in cash was secured by burglars who blew open the vault | of the First National bank here. Three men were in the party and although' they were seen escaping in an auto- mobile all trace of them was soon lost and the authorities were unable to ascertain in which direction they departed. The bank vault was - blown open about 2 a. m,, at which time the last of three explosions was heard by Ernest Tarbell, who was sleeping next door. The two earlier detona- tions had aroused him, but he was uncertain as to their origin, as the sound was muffied. The third explo- sion, however, was less guarded and was followed by -a crash and rattle, as the vault door fell away and interior glass fittings were broken. Tarbell armed himself with a revolver and started to investigate, only to find the door of his own house barred from the outside. He succeeded in breaking open his door and immedi- ately started for the bank. Tarbell reached the bank just as the robbers were leaving in an automobile. After shouting an alarm Tarbell fired sev- eral shots at tke burglars. The shots were fired at a distance of some twen- ty feet, but there is no indication that any of them took effect. Cashier Henry F. Tarbell, who was immediately notified of the robbery, came to the bank immediately. He found a quantity of bills and silver scattered about the vault, giving evi- dence of the hurry with which the burglars securad their booty. EVER WATCHFUL, A Little Care Will Save Many Bemidiji Readers Future Trouble. Watch the kidney secretions. See that they have amber hue of health; The discharges not excessive or nfrequent; Contain no ¢brick-dust like” sediment. Doan’s Kidney Pills will do this for you. They watch the kidneys and cure them when they’re sick. Mrs. Anna A, Buell living at 613 Second St.,, Bemidji, Minn., says: I suffered from kidney trouble for several years, not sev- erly at any time, but having dull pains in the small of my back, which caused me much discomfort. The kidney secretions were very unaturalin appearance and plainly showed that my kidneys were not in a healthy condition. I finally made up my mind to try Doan’s Kidney Pills and procured a box at the Owl Drug Store. Ireceived such beniticial results from their use that I procured a further sup- ply and am now in the very best of health: Doan’s Kidney Pilis strengtheded my back and kidneys and toned up my whole system. 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. 1 Salts” 7 Biscuits are made from a simple recipe. They 4 are so quickly made that the making seems asy. | it is with the right flour— ent Special Patent Flour. But when you use ordinary flour you take a risk— 4 for ordinary flour is so much more easily af- fected by temperature—a quick oven or a slow one—good baking powder or bad—that unless all conditions happen to be right—you can’t be surethebiscuitswon’tbewrongtillthey’redone. "And poor biscuits aren’t eaten—they’re thrown away—which is wastetul ex . travagance. The economy of Occident Flour lies in its-uniformity 4 of granulation. Itisalwaysthesame. 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BUY A GOOD LOT With the growth of Bemidji 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, Bemid}i. EAGLE PENCIL CO\NEW YORK: The “Eagle Russet” Fountain Pen The Bést Dollar Fountain Pen 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