Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 5, 1908, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PI[lIIEER PUBLISEED NVERY AFTNRNOON, BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J._PRYOR. Wntered in the postofice at Bemidjl. Minn., a8 second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM —_— THE FARMERS’ INSTITUTE. The Farmers’ Institute which was held in Bemidji yesterday was one of the most successful gatherings of farmers ever held in northern Min- nesota; and the direct result of the large attendance of farmers and the generous treatment which was ac- corded them by the business men of Bemidji, through the committee from the Commercial club, will be far-reaching toward cementing the friendship which should always exist between the sturdy tillers of the soil and the “city chaps,” if suc cess is to be obtained in building up any community. ‘The committee having charge of the local arrangements—W. R. Mac- kenzie, W. G. Schroeder, W. N. Bowser, J. P. Pogue and Earl Geil— did splendid work, and to them is largely due the success of the insti- tute. These gentlemen were given the hearty co-operation of the press of the city; and the farmers were assured that they would be given a free dinner, so that they could come early inthe forenoon and stay all day. The result was a large attend- ance(when compared with former years) and the best of feeling was apparent everywhere. Great interest was manifested in the proceedings at the institute. “The three speakers were given the closest attention, and the cheerful- ness with which the geutlemen answered all questions put to them did much toward pleasing the farm- ers. It is hoped that the good feeling which bas been engendered between the farmers and business men will continue, and that everything possible will be done to foster this feeling. A closer alliance between the two interests will work to great advantage to both. CAUSTIC COMMENT. LA. G, Rutledge.] WHAT IS IT? A rah-rah hat with a colored band; Color of hatr—a reddish sand; Oh! what & necktle, blue and red: Loud striped suit that would wake the dead: Little (?) groups of diamonds (?) in a ring. Eachof a size for a wealthy king; Good-sized cuffs on his wide peg-tops, Edged below With some noisy sox. Small drop pipe between his teeth: Pocket has sack and tag hanging out be- neath. Oxfords, too—of a brilliant tan; Run all together and you'll have—a man? Tell what it is if you think you can. Tact is the art of not making the obvious retort that the other fellow expects you to make. The man who can always find an excuse for himself can always find a fault with the other fellow. It is noticed that men who talk so much about the silly foibles of fashion usually wear things that at- tract attention. Now is the time that the office boy begins to be civil to you and you begin to show interest in your rich old uncle’s health. If you keep still when you have nothing to say, people think you are dull; if you talk about the weather they think you are duller. The danger to the successful man is not that too many people are curious about how he got his start, but that so many are ready to see how he gets his finish. It is hard to believe that so great a man as Shakespeare ever bought all the papers the morning after one of his plays opened to see what the critics said about it. Four Persons Perish in Fire. Scranton, Pa., Dec. .—Fire starting from an overheated kitchen stove burned the Shapiro block in Price- burg, near here, four persons perish- ing in the flames. The victims were: Abraham Shapiro, merchant; his son Arthur and daughter Anna and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Blatski. Mrs. Shapiro was carried safely down a ladder and two sons saved them- selves by jumping from windows, one suffering a fractured ankle. Threatens to Remove Officials. 8t. Petersburg, Dec. t.—There were twenty-six new cases of cholera and four deaths from the disease during the past twenty-four hours. The pre- fect of St. Petersburg has sent an ultimatum to the municipal authori- tles saying they will be superceded unless effective steps to wipe out the epidemic are undertaken immediately. RCHBOLD SAYS ITIS ALL BOSH ¥l Trust Not Favored. Ben- eficiary of Tariff. DUTY IN OTHER NATIONS Peclares the Standard Manages to Do Business in Russia in 8pite of That Country’s Policy of Protection. Says the Big Corporation Always Shapes Its Business in Conformity With the Laws. New York, Dec. .—When the hear- mg in the government's suit to dis- jolve the Standard Oil company was tesumed John D. Archbold, vice pres- dent of the company, testified that he Standard purchased the Pacific Doast Oil company of California in 900 for $761,000. After that its cap- italization was increased by succes- ive stages to $17,000,000 in 1906, when the name was changed to the Standard Oil company of California. Regarding the Barnsdall loan of $7,- 500,000 Mr. Archbold said there was no contract of the loan in the city, whereupon Mr. Rosenthal, counsel for he Standard, said he would telegraph the escrow holders in Pittsburg to mail the contract to the master of the' nearings for inspection. Mr. Archbold said that as far as he knew the Texas Oil company was not owned or controlled by the Standard. The Texas company sold some of its output, the witness said, to the Stand- ard. The government counsel then took up the question of tariffs on oil in the various countries and Mr. Archbold said the duties in Russia were just what that country chose to make them. “If they will let our oil in free they can get their oil in free here. There Is no favoritism among the countries where crude oil is produced. If France aas a duty against American oil the same duties apply to other countries.” Mr, Kellogg asked what were the Standard’s advantages with regard to the tariff and Mr. Archbold replied: “All this talk of favoritism to the Btandard by the tariff is bosh.” Sells Some Oil in Russia. Mr. Archbold said that in spite of the Russian policy of protection “we manage to get a little in on them occasionally.” “So if Russia keeps you out we keep them out?” said Mr. Kellogg. “What you mean by ‘we’ is the Re- publican party,” broke in Mr. Milburn and the laugh ended that line of tariff inguiry. Mr. Kellogg iuterrogated Mr. Arch- bold regarding the European Petro- leum union. The latter said he did not know whether that union divided the European markets or not, but the Standard had o trade agreement with it. He could not say whether the Standard and a Russian company di- vided the German market. The source of the Standard’s crude oil production was inquired into in detail by Mr. Kellogg. “Suppose the producer don’t accept the price all he can do is to kick? asked Mr. Kellogg. “Oh, no. He can find other pur- chasers if he will or he can store his oil and wait a better price. Further, he could stop production and await better prices.” Mr. Archbold said that the Standard would transport any crude oil for in- dependent producers over all its pipe lines which were common carriers in conformity with the tariffs filed with the interstate commerce commission, Mr. Kellogg asserted that no inde- pendent refineries existed at any of the points at which tariffs were made. Mr. Archbold said that the pipe lines should not be classed as com- mon carriers, “Is it not a fact that when the Hepburn law was passed you trams- ferred the pipe lines across Maryland and New Jersey, which were owned by your Pennsylvania company, to prevent them from becoming common carriers?” “We have at all times shaped our business in conformity with the laws, under advice of counsel,” replied Mr. Archbold. MAY DECLINE CABINET JOB Baid Burton Would Prefer Ohio Sen- atorship. ‘Washington, Dec. ).—That Repre- gentative Theodore E. Burton of Ohio has been offered the portfolio of sec- retary of the treasury is generally be- lieved in Washington. For years the Cleveland representative has made a study of questions of finance and it is known that he would rather have the position of secretary of the treasury than any other portfolio. At the same time his selection to the cab- - THEODORE E. BURTON. fnet would clear up the senatorial sit- uation in Ohio, it is belleved. _Mr. Burton_himse! inolined _to seaE in the’ senabs“fi"’iflm in: che cabinet. For that reason it is believed he will withhold his answer to the proffered cabinet position until after the senatorial situation in Ohio has clarified.’ MAGOON cousum" WRIGHT —— Discusses Withdrawal of “American Troops From Cuba. ‘Washington, Dec. :\.—Governor Ma- goon of Cuba arrived here and had a conference with Secretary of War ‘Wright relative to the methods to be employed in the withdrawal of Amer- fcan troops from Cuba and on other matters relating to the government of the island. The troops, it was ex- &.! CHARLES E. MAGOON. pected, would be withdrawn in Feb- ruary. Governor Magoon spoke in the highest terms of the ability of the Cubans to govern themselves. He said that during- the two years he had been the governor of the island there never had been the least necessity for employing the troops in police duty and he added that the influence of the United States there was a mora! IN ALLIANGE WITH CANADIAN LINES Change in Control of the Wis- consin Central, New York, Dec. .—Arrangements have been completed whereby the majority stock of the Wisconsin Cen- tral, held by T. L. Chadbourne, George A. Fernald, Newman Erb and W. A. Bradford, will be purchased by a syn- dicate. Representatives of the syn- dicate will replace the present board of directors and officers and an alli- ance will be ‘entered into with the Canadfan Pacific and the Canadian Northern. The stock will probably be turned over by about Jan. 1. The prices paid for the stock are about 41 for the common and 70 for the preferred. Of the first there is $17,- 500,000 outstanding and of the second $12,500,000. This move is the result of the change brought about in the Northwestern railway situation by the construction of the Pacific coast ex- tension of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul. This road has always handled Canadian ® Pacific tonnage into Chicago, but now that it will be- come an active competitor of the Ca- nadian road for transcontinental busi- ness the relationship is terminated. Therefore Canadian Pacific and its affiliation, the Soo line, must look for a new entrance into Chicago. LOWER STORY WRECKED Boiler in Minneapolis House Explodes, Minneapolis, Dec. \—A low pres- sure steam plant boiler in the three- story brick apartment house at 101- 103 Aldrich avenue north exploded, wrecking the lower story, hurling peo- ple from their beds and shattering windows within a radius of 300 feet of the building. Although the tenants of the build- ing were badly scared and some of them were bruised all miraculously escaped serious injury. Mrs. May Gustafson and child, who lived di- rectly over the boiler, were hurled straight up from their beds and fell amid the ruins of floor, ceiling -and bits of boiler iron and, with the de- bris, settled into the basement. Neither, however, was injured beyond minor bruises and scratches. Mrs. Elizabeth Ping and her daughter, Fan- nie Simpson, who resided next to the Gustafsons, were hurled from their beds. Other tenants were badly jolt- ed and scared. Apartment Seamen’s Union Calls Strike. Manila, Dec. L.—The Coastwise Sea- men’s union has declared a strike as a result of which six large coasting steamers are unable to go to sea, as their crews have quit. The men de- mand a 100 per cent increase of pay for all overtime work and that Sun- day work be paid for on the overtime schedule, They also demand shorter working hours. Thus far the ship owners have refused to accede to the demands of the union. Satterlee Takes Oath of Office. ‘Washington, Dec. \—Herbert L. Satterlee of New York was sworn In as assistant secretary of the navy in the presence of Secretary Newberry and others. He at once entered upon the discharge of his duties. Steamships Collision. Liverpool, Dec.’ .—The Belgian steamer Friesland of the Red Star line was in collision on the Mersey with the steamer New Pioneer. The Friesland was anchored in the river and the New Pioneer ran into her. The impact was so great that one of the masts of the New Pioneer toppled overboard. The damage to the Fries- land was slight. PORT AU PRINGE Haytian Capital in Hands of Infuriated Populace. —_ ORDER FINALLY RESTORED Business and.Residence Sections Are Looted Simultaneously by Organ- ized Gangs of Armed Men, the Own- ers Being Powerless to Save Their Property—Warships in Port Aug. mented by Two More Vesseis. Port au Prince, Dec. ;—The stir- ring events of an exciting and histor- ical day that saw President Nord -Al- exis driven from his capital with an infuriated mob ‘at his heels were fol- lowed by a night of looting and pil- lage in Port au Prince. The passions of the populace had been aroused and after being defeated in their endeav- ors to do bodily harm to Alexis they turned their attention to well stocked storehouses and the residences of the supporters of their late president. They were rapidly getting out of hand when the authorities succeeded in controlling the sitaation. The trou- ble began shortly after the president had been escorted to the French cruiser Duguay Trouin by M. Car- teron, the French minister. People from the Belair and Salines sections of the city invaded the busi- ness quarter and lost no time in turning to the work of pillage and rcbbery. They divided into bands and worked their way down one street and "up another, breaking into the stores that offered the best chances of loot. The locks of doors that baired their Lregress were broken with rifie bul- lets. The proprietors stood by, help* less witnesses of the destruction of their property. Goods were hauled out into the street and divided among the mob. As was to be expected the crowd became enraged over the divi- sion of the spoils and were soon fight- ing among themselves. In these enm- counters four men were killed. ‘While this was going en in the busi- ness district another mob was looting the rich residential section of the city. The - residences of General Coicou, General Gabriel, General Guillaume, M. Lefentant, General Marcelin and General Leconte were broken into and plundered. This success seemed to satisfy the crowd in the suburbs, for they then dispersed without commit- ting any further depredations. The British cruiser Scylla and the American gunboat Eagle came into port at daybreak. Their arrival gives Port au Prince the protection of five fcreign warships. LABOR INJUNCTION HEARING Federation Appcal Comes Up . in Washington Dec. 10. ‘Washington, Dec. /.—The District court of appeals has set Dec. 10 for the hearing of the appeal by_the Free! Free! To the Sick and Ailing Everywhere THE CURE FOR YOUR DISEASE livered Free—Free for the Asking—Free to You. To the sick—the suffering—to every man and womi- an victim of or- anic disease— ocal trouble or proken “gencral . Riad's "offer of free treatment is given in the absolute faith and sincere be- lief that they can and wiil stop disease, cure it and lift you up again to health and vig- or. There isno reason why you should not get well if you will only bring your- felf to take the free test treatment of ihese wonderful remedies, 1o matter What your doubts may be. 1 want the Doubters I want to give them the proof—the svidence and the glory of new life in ‘heir own bodies—and I want to pay the lost of this proof—all of it—to the very ast cent—myself. I have put my 201d the record of.thousands of cures— ot “some Dbetter’—but thousands of Jesperate sufferers, hearty and Strong big and well; and their letters are my hands to prove every word I say. Rheumatism, kidney trouble, all diseaset of the_ stomach, liver and bowels, ca- tarrh, diseases of the bladder and pros- tate gland, nervousness, all female trou- bles, weak lungs, asthma, bronchitis and ronic_coughs, all skin diseases, scro- fula, impure biood, "partial =paralysts, piles, heart disease, lumbago, anaemia, obesity, goitre, general debility are cured to_remain and continue cured. No matter how you are, no matter life into this work—I what your disease, T will have the reme~ lies sent to you and given into your own nands free, paid for by me and delivered at my own cost. These Remedies Will Gure They have cured thousands of cases— nearly -every disease—and they do cure #nd there 15 no reason why they suouia bot cure you—mal l—and bri you back to health nmi the joy of livlnql ‘Will you let me do this for you—wil you let me prove it—brother and sister sufferers? Are you willing to trust a master physician who not only makes this offer, but publishes it and then sends the test and proof of his remedies without a penny of cost to any one ex~ cept himself? Send your name, your Post Office ad- dress and a description of your condi- tion, and I will do my utmost to satisfy gvery doubt you have or can have that these remediés will save your life and make it all that nature meant to make it. t me make you well. Give me your name and tell me how you feel, and the proof treatment is Fours, | at my cost. No bills of any kind—no Pers—noth- i but my .bng'hl!e good Wl 1 and gofld th. Kldd Buflflh‘lgr Fort Wuyne I NOTE—We know Dersonllly Dr. Klflll and know that his methods and his offer are exactly as represented in every re- spect. Our readers should take advan- tage of Dr. Kidd's generous offer. American Federation ot Labor “from the order of fijunction fssued against it by the District supreme court in favor of the Buck Stove and Range company of St. Louis. In connection with the contempt proceedings against Samuel. Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, recently heard be- fore Justice Wright of the! supreme court, briefs of counsel in' both sides have been handed to the court. It is expected ‘that a decision- with refer- ence to the alleged contempt will not be rendered for at least two weeks. SEVERE TYPHOID EPIDEMIC Four Hundred and Fifty Cases at Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa, Dec. |—Up to date the number of typhoid fever cases in this city totalled 450. Nearly fifty cases developed in twenty-four hours, There is no doubt in the minds of the autherities that the wates supply is the cource of the epidemic. In the last ten days there hayve been twelve deaths from the fever, but the authorities say that the crisis will not be reached for a few weeks. MANY FISHING BOATS LOST Three Hundred and Fifty Japanese | Perish. Tokio, Dec. .—Thirty-five Japanese fishing boats ‘were caught in a ty- phoon off Hatsu island, in Kawatsu bay, and wrecked. It is reported that 350 fishermen lost their lives, TARIFF PRINCIPAL TOPIC Subject of Revision Will Be Foremost This Winter. ‘Washington, Dec. .—Although it is not proposed to report the new tarift bill, which will be framed by the house ways and means committee, to congress until the special session which President-Elect Taft will call in March it is evident that the question of tariff revision will be the principal one under discussion throughout the winter. One Republican member of the com- mittee declared recently that the com- mittee would ask congress for power to subpoena witnesses at supple- mentary hearings. Representative Champ Clark of the minority went a step further. “It would be better,” he said, “if ‘we would be given power to subpoena witnesses and have them sworn in and made to answer questions when they appear before the committee.” Chairman Payne has not denied that it is proposed to ask the house for autkority to subpoena those whom the commitice believe could furnish valuable information. STATE OF QuIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, | oo xoC NTY, Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is semm' pnrtnel’ of the firm of J. F, Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that sald firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J, CHENEY. Sworn to before me and_subscribed in my Dfisenc& this 6th day of December, A. D. A. W.GLEASON, (SEAL) NoTARY PUBLIC. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. 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