Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 11, 1908, Page 4

i T %)&W@&M HANDY INDE X for CGIFT BUYERS Smoking Jackets $5 to $12 Muftlers 50c to $2 50 Bath Robes $4 to $6 Hosiery 25c¢ to $1.50 Fancy Vests $1 to $6 Hats $1 to 84 Pajamas $2.50 to §7 Handkerchiefs 10c to $1 Suit Cases $1.50 to $16 Umbrellas $1 to $6 Gloves 25¢ to $3.50 Suspenders (Holiday boxes) 50c to $3 Do your shopping by tele- phone—Just call up 47. Also telephone complaints if you have any; we'll give just as quick attention to them as to orders. SCHNEIDER BROS. Clothing House LANDS IN LITTLEFORK VALLEY EAGERLY SOUGHT Township 66-25 Opened fo Settlement at Cass Lake U. S. Land Office Yesterday. Town 66-25, Koochiching county, was opened to filing yesterday at the Cass Lake U. S. land office, and the opening brought to the office quite 2 number of settlers who dessired to make their homes in that part of Koochiching county. For some time prior to yesterday’s formal opening, many people have settled on portions of the land, and there was a general desire on the part of all who had ever visited the land to make entry and secure homes. In all, seventy-one entries were filed at the office, and Register Bartlett, Receiver Koll and Clerk Murray and their assistants were kept very busy from the time the officz opened in the morning until the last entry was made, in the middle of the afternoon. ’ This land is located along the Lit- tlefork river, in what is known as the Littlefork valley, and is consid- ered as being as good agricultural land as it is to be found in Minne- sota. Already there are many suc- cessful farmers who are clearing land in that vicinity, and these “jack-pine farmers” have demonstrated that the soil is excellent for agricultural purposes. = It is through this part of Koochi- ching county (in Towns 66-25 and 68-26) where the state is contend- ing for so-called swamp lands that are to be given to the state by the government, as “swamp lands.” A considerable part of the land is high and dry, and the giving of this portion as “‘swamp” is a libel on the country. A complete fi.n: of 1909 dairies may be seen at this office, MOVEMENT TO HAVE RED LAKE TIMBER SOLD NOW Copper-Colored Race Gradually Be- coming Extinct While Posses- sions are Held ““In Trust.” A special telegram from Thief River Falls to the St. Paul Pioneer Press says of a movement which has its inception at the “Falls,” having for its object the sale of the pine on the Red Lake Indian reser- vation, the sale to be made as soon as possible, in order that “Poor Lo” may realize on his possessions before the entire copper-colored race has faded into oblivion. The message says: “Thief River Falls, Minn., Dec. 9.—A movement is under way in this section among persons who have the interests of the Minne- sota Indians at heart, particularly those of the Red Lake and White Earth reservations, whereby the full value of the red men’s mature pine forests may be realized now and the proceeds therefrom placed at interests. “It is feared that the present plan of the department at Washington merely to cut a little of the mature forest every year will result in loss soon from one of the fires that sweep over the wooded parts of northern Minnesota every season. “One of these largest bodies of solid pine forests is found on the Red Lake Indian reservation, on the eastern and southern shores of the great Red lakes. This tract is estimated to contain at least six mil- lion feet of pine, and in all proba- bility will surpass this estimate. The timber is fully matured and will not increase in quantity any more.” ‘The above movement is probably the result of a desire to thwart the efforts of the U. S. Forest Service to obtain control of all the timber on Indian teservations and place the same under what is termed as “timber farming,” leaving to “future generations” the residue thereof. As the “copper-colored” race is rapidly passing from the face of the earth, it is high time that the mem- bers thereof were given their legacy and allowed to support themselves, instead of being dependents upon the government and eking out a miserable existence on the interest of funds that are rapidly diminishing through the payment of large sal- aries to white guardians of the wealth which should by right be in the red man’s pocket. State May Acquire Indian Schools. Washington, D. C.,, Dec. 9.— Senator Clapp introduced a bill today which provides for transferring the Indian school at Morris, Minn., over to the state of Minnesota for a school of agriculture. “It is the commencement of a policy,” said Senator Clapp, “which is to be generally followed. These Indian schools have been main- tained at large expense and we believe the money can be expended better. The Indian pupils for most part are children of United States citizens and as such are entitled to public school instruction. Morris is a non-reservation school. The reservation schools at Leech Lake, Red Lake and Bena will not be transferred yet.” Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between Thomas Kerrick and F. E. Segar has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due said firm are payable to the undersigned, who assumes-and agrees to pay all out- standing indebtedness incurred on account of the firm of Kerrick & Segar. Dated at Bemidji this 8th day of December, 1908. —Thomas Kerrick. 1909 Diaries. The largest and best line of 1909 diaries ever carried in this part of the state can now be seen at the Pioneer office. We have made special efforts ot secure the largest assortment ever shown in the northwest. want special kinds should call early and make their selection. Sale and Supper. The Methodist Ladies Aid society will hold a sale of quilts and plain sewing and fancy articles on Tues- day afternoon and evening, Dec. 15th at the I. O. O. F. hall and will serve a meat pie supper from 5 to 8 o’clock, Those who | . B. A. Elected Office: The Bemidji Lodge of the Modern ‘Brethern of America held a meeting last evening at which the following officers were elected for the ensuing year, the installation of the new January: C. N. Hammond, presi- dent; Mrs. A. A. Carter, vice-presi- dent; Otto Johnson, conductor; Mrs. A. 'E. Harris, chaplaib; Vera Villemin, treasurer; Joseph Ralph, watchman; Robert Brownlee, sentry; Doctors E. A. Shannon and E. H. Marcum, lodge physicians; M. A. Clark, trustee for three years; and A. A. Carter, trustee, for two years. Married by Judge Clark. Oscar Krantz, a young farmer liv- ing in the Town of Dyrand, was married this afternoon -by Judge Clark at the latter’s office in the court honse to Miss Carrie Christen- sen of Puposky. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Christenson, the parents of the bride, their children'and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Christensen, respectively brother and sister-in-law of the new wife, were present at the ceremony. The newly-wedded couple will make their home in the Town of Durand, near Puposky. THE BATTLE WILL 60 TO THE LEGISLATURE Attorney General Young and the Repre- sentatives of the Brewers Agree on Program. St. Paul, Minn, Dec. 10.—By mutual agreement today, the battle between the breweries and E. T. Young, attorney general, which has been going on practically ever since General Young took office and in- sisted on strict enforcement of the liquor laws, js to be transferred to the floor of the legislature. A conference was held in the at- torney general’s office today between that official and the attorneys of the various brewing companies. Mr. Young has lately been insist- ing that the breweries do away with their present methods of practically owning and controlling the saloons as well as the breweries. He con- tends they have not the right to buy licenses for irresponsible men and start them in the saloon busi- ness. He has demanded that they stick exclusively to their wholesaling; that buying licenses for irresponsible saloon-keepers takes away from such saloon-keepers both financial and moral restraint, It was finally agreed that a bill shall be drawn to be presented to the coming legisla- ture, defining in detail the right of brewers and wholesalers in the liquor business. Mr. Young says he will insist that one of the bills prohibit breweries from controlling the retail liquor business, Wilton Institute Was Successful. The Farmers’ Institute was held at Wilton by Superintendent A. J. McGuire, of the Northeastern State Experimental Farm at Grand Rap- ids, and C. E. Brown of Elk River, the same gentleman who helped to hold the institute in this city last Friday. Thsre was a good attendance of farmers from the neighborhood of Wilton, in spite of the fact thata great many of the same farmers had attended the institute in this city. The total attendance for the fore- noon and afternoon sessions was about 125. Prefly‘Receplinn This Afternoon. A very pretty reception was held, from 3 to 5 this afternoon, at the home of MrS$. Ike Black in honor of her sister, Mrs. Philips of Mer- rian Park. Those assisting were Mesdames White, Torrance, Brooks, Marcum, and Miss Stanton. The house was beautifully decorated, the colors being red and white. Dur- ing the afternoon seventy-five ladies called. The Donald Land & Lumber Co. Requests all persons having claims against it to make same out in DUPLICATE and mail one copy to the Secretary, Schroeder Block, City and the other to Roger C. Spooner, President. R. F. D. No. 1., Wilton, Minn Fatally Hurt by Train. Janesville, Wis., Dec. 11.—William Ashton, who lives south of this city was struck by a St. Paul passenger train. He was thrown thirty feet and his skull was fractured and he is ex: pected to die. His horse was killed. —~ officers to take place on the 14th of | - M. Cameron, secretary; Mayme R’Tin A SPLENDID WRESTLING = MATGH TOMORROW NIGHT “Terrible Swede” of Bemidji Will Grap- ple With Middleweight Champion of North Dakota. Local devotees of the wrestling at are looking forward with much interest to the wrestling match which will be pulled off at the Eagles’ hall tomorrow (Saturday) evening, when the “Terrible Swede” of Be- midji will wrestle best two falls out of three against Charles Dietz, the champion welterweight wrestler of North Dakota. The “Swede” is well known as a splendid grappler, and Dietz, who comes here from Minot, isa mat artist of recognized ability. The match will be called at 11 p. m., and as the contest is on the square, local sports are assured of a fine match. Admission only 50 cents. ARGUMENTS N LABOR APPEAL Reversal Asked in Boycott Injunction Case. DENY ILLEGAL CONSPIRACY Federation of Labor Strehuously Resist Contention That Methods Used to Prevent Sale of Buck Products Were Unlawful. Plaintiff’s Attorneys Dwell on Enoi- Counsel for mous Damage Labor Can Inflict. ‘Washington, Dec. 11.—The big labor test case, with former Democratic Presidential Candidate Alton B. Par- ker of New York among the counsel, and the executive heads of the Amer- ican Federation of Labor, with its 2,000,000 odd members, arrayed against the Buck Stove and Range company of St. Louis, affiliated with great manufacturing interests in the country, was argued in the court of appeals of the District of Columbia. The case is on appeal from the in- junction granted by Judge Gould of the District supreme court, restrain- ing the. federation from continuing the ‘name of the Buck Stove and Range cdmpany on the “we don’t pat- ronize” list in the organization’s or- gan, the Federationist. The counsel for the federation officials opened the arguments, urging reversal of the lower court. The injunction was granted against President Gompers, Vice President Mitchell and Secre- tary Morrison of the federation. Counsel claimed the injunction was in derogation of the rights of labor organizations and an abuse of the in- junctive power of the courts. Answering Justice Van Orsdel as to the right of an employe to prevent his employer from continuing busi- ness by taking on new hands Attorney Ralston declared that the foundation of such a right was the power of free speech, by which means an employe might dissuade a prospective succes- sor from taking up the work which he had dropped. Counsel strenuously de- nied that the method adopted by the federation to prevent the sale of the product of the St. Louis concern amounted to an unlawful conspiracy or that the means used constituted an unlawful boycott. Counsel for the Buck company asked that the injunction be continued in effect and dwelt on the enormous damage that an organization like the federation, with the power it wields through its great membership, can in- fiict. Judge Alton B. Parker, in his con- cluding argument, contended that the alleged acts of the federation were not illegal and were entirely within the rights of citizens. LAKES TO GULF WATERWAY Committee Presents Resolutions to Congressional Leaders. - Washington, Dec. 11.—A delegation of 100 business men appointed at the Lakes to the Gulf deep waterways conyention held in Chicago called on Vice President Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon and Senator Frye, chairman of the committee on commerce. A set of resolutions adopted at the recent convention were presented to each and short addresses of accept- ance were made. Senator Frye said that he was heartily in favor of the project and said he would bring the resolutions to the attention of his committee. The vice president sug- gested a bond issue for carrying on the work, which utterance was heart- ily applauded. Speaker Cannonm, in his address, gave the members of thé delegation to understand that he was in favor of the government helping out on the Lakes to thq Gulf deep waterway project. He defended him- self against the magazines and news- papers which have criticised him. He said: “If we cannot provide funds from the revenues of the day we may see upon what terms we shall mort- gage the future.” STRICKEN ON HOUSE FLOOR General Worthington, Former Member of Congress. ‘Washington, Dec. 11.—General Hen- ry G. Worthington, a former member of congress from Nevada, the only living pallbearer at the funeral of Abraham Lincoln, was stricken with apoplexy on the fioor of the house. He was conveyed to a cloakroom in a ritieal condition. - Because of his four score years Gen- eral Worthington’s friends view his illness with alarm. He fell héavily to the floor fi the center aisle and mem- bers at once went to his assistance. Representative Burton of Delaware, who {8 a physiclan, pronounced the case apoplexy and gave the stricken man medical attention. Later he was taken to his home in this ecity. General’ Worthington at one time also was minister to Uruguay and the Argentine Republic. Reduced to Two-thirds Time. Scranton, Pa, Dec. 11.—Five hun- dred employes in the Erie shops here were reduced from full time to two- thirds time by an order issued from the headquarters of the mechanical department in New York city. None of the local officials would venture a guess how long the depression would centinue. MANY NOTABLE SPEAKERS Rivers and Harbors Congress Listens to Nuimerous Addresses. ‘Washington, Dec. 11.—Prominent speakers, among them Joseph G. Can- non, speaker of the house of repre- sentatives, and Joaquin Nabuco, am- bassador from Brazil, addressed the day’s session of the National Rivers and Harbors congress, now being held 1n this city. Ambassador Nabuco spoke on the rivers and ports of Brazil. W. C. Ed- wards, a member of the Canadian par- liament, told of the waterways of Canada. The Atlantic-coast interests in the national rivers and harbors policy was the subject on which An- thony Higgins, former United States senator from Delaware, addressed the convention, Wiile James W. Van Cleave, president of the National As- socfation of Manufacturers, told eof the manufacturers’ interest in water- ways improvement. Utilization of wa- terways as a factor in transportation was the subject of an address by J. A. Ockerson, a member of the Missis- sippi river commission. Among the speakers at the after- noon session were Governor Charles S. Deneen of Illinois, who told of, the work done by Illineis in connection with its waterways, and Robert L. Owen, TUnited States senator from Oklahoma, whose topic was “Okla- homa’s interest in the development of the nation’s waterways.” TRAIN DITCHED BUT NO DEATHS RESULT Wreck on Northern Pacific at M.cKenzie, N. D. Bismarck, N. D, Dec. 11.—The wreck of the westbound North Coast lmited at McKenzie, twenty miles east of here, may be considered one of the most lucky in the annals of railroading, pccording to railroad men. The fact that almost an entire train, going at the rate of fifty miles an hour, containing more than 200 people, could turn over down a ten- foot embankment without killing any- body is marvelous. The train struck a broken rail. The engine got oyer safely, but the tender went off the track, followed by the baggage and mail car. Then the coupling broke and the three day coaches, two sleepers and the obser- vation car went down an embank- ment into a deep snowdrift and turned over without breaking a coupling. The hard packed snow saved the train from demolition. Half a dozen per- sons were quite severely injured and many others sustained cuts and bruises. A Seattle preacher was thrown out of his berth in his nightshirt into the berth of three women, badly bruising the latter. The lights were extin- guished at once, which added to the confusion, but on the whole the pas- sengers were calm and crawled out into the snow in all kinds of attire, but soon returned to the cars and fin- ished dressing. A few ladies fainted, but otherwise all behayed with great bravery. Six persons were placed in the hospital here and all the other passengers are quartered at local ho- tels. EXTEND FOREIGN COMMERCE Object of Notable Gathering Held in Washington. Washington, Dec. 11.—A notable as- semblage of representatives of the commercial interests of the country was held at the department of.com- merce and labor. It was the first an- nual session of the National Council of Commerce, which was organized early in the present year largely through the efforts of Secretary Straus. About one hundred delegates, representing sixty-five chambers of commerce, boards of trade and indus- trial bodies throughout the country, attended the sessions. The fundamental idea of the organ- ization. is the promotion of the for- eign commerce of the United States. It is expected that eventually the or- ganization will establish ‘permanent headquafters in this city, which will be in touch with all of the great com- mercial and industrial interests, not only of this country, but of the world. Plans were formulated looking to that end. Delirious Patient Ends Life. Chicago, Dec. 11.—John Hanson, a delirious patient at the Jefferson Park hospital, broke the straps which held him to his cot and the ropes which bound his wrists and to the horror of other patlents who witnessed the act jumped through the glass of a third story window to his death on the paved court below . Trouble Ahead. Parke—Old ‘man, we've known each other for years, and it does seem strange that our wives have never met. Don’t you think it would be a good idea to bring this about? Lane-—Seems to me that's rather a hard way of doing it. “Doing what?” “Getting rid of each other.”—Lita .| ident, the secretary of war and canal CASTRO LANDS ON FRENCH SOIL Government Reconsiders At= titude Regarding Him. OFFICIAL NOTE IS ISSUED Foreign Minister, After Long Consid- eration, Declares as the Reason for Change of View That the Venezu- elan President May During His So- Journ in Europe Settle Questions in Disputs. Paris, Dec. 11.—The French govern- ment has reconsidered its attitude to- wards President Castro of Venezuela. He will not be expelled from France, at least at present. Foreign Minister Pichon was occupied with the ques- tion of his landing for some hours and an official note issued later inti- CYPRIANO CASTRO. mates that France will take up nego- tlations with Castro. The note says also it is believed that the Venezuelan president will take advantage of his sojourn in Europe to try to settle the questions nending between the gov- ernment and the powers. MET BY FRENCH OFFICIAL Castro Then Permitted to Land at Bordeaux. * Bordeaux, France, Dec. 11.—Presi- dent Castro of Venezuela has arrived here from La Guayra. The French steamer Guadeloupe, on which he left Venezuela Nov. 23, docked at Paullac. A representative of Foreign Minister Pichon boarded the steamer and had an interview with Castro, after which the “president and the members of his party came up to Bordeaux on a pri- vate car. The president of Venezuela came down the gangplank of the Guade- loupe, escorting his sister. The weather was cold and it was raining. The party proceeded to the private car, where the president received a number of French merchants doing business with Venezuela. Both at Paullac and Bordeaux Pres- ident Castro was presented with flow- ers. The landing of Castro at Pauillac ‘was surrounded with a certain air of mystery. As soon as the steamer had docked a French commissary went on board and insisted on speaking with the Venezuelan alone. After half an hour, during which he left the cabin twice, the commissary departed. He sald he had come only to inquire, on behalf of the government, concerning Castro’s intentions and as Castro had replied that he came to Europe for treatment he would be allowed to land as a private citizen. TWOV MORE DEATHS LIKELY Participants in Kansas City Street Fight Sinking. Kansas City, Dec. 11.—Louis Pratt, who was wounded during the battle with the police last Tuesday, is in an unconscious condition at the general hospital and is reported to be sink- ing. At St. Joseph’s hospital it was said Policeman Mullane had also suf- fered a relapse and his life hangs by a thread. . Sergeant Patrick Clark and A. J. Selsor, who were also seriously wounded, are slightly improved and their ultimate recovery is expected. James Sharp, the leader of the on- slaught against the police, has not been captured in spite of the efforts of the entire police force, A numberl of clews have been followed up, but no trace of the fugitive has been found. Pratt died later in the day, making three deaths as a result of the street battle. TRIP DEEMED NECESSARY Congressional Committee Likely to Vigit Canal Zone, Washington, Dec. 11.—President Roosevelt has strongly urged mem- bers of the house committee on inter- state and foreign commerce to visit the Panama canal region and it prac- tically has been decided by Repre- sentatives Hepburn and Adamson, representing the majority and minor- ity respectively, that it will be nec- essary. to make the trip. The pres- officials think the time has come for congress to enact laws for the govern- ment of the canal. zone, as many pe Jculiar and embarrassing problems have arisen on the isthmus under ex- isting methods. As soon as the com- mittee i3 ready to make the trip the = CALUM Baking Powder WANTS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. e S AU WANTED: Young girl to work for board. Apply 609 Bemidji avenue or Phone No. 9. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—A double drawer Na- tional Cash register, and-a No. 2 Smith Premier typewriter, all in good condition. Call at George & Gearlds. FOR SALE OR RENT: City meat- market, complete, building and fixtures, 306 Third street, Inquire City Meat Market, ° FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rub}:er stamp for you an short notice, FOR SALE—Horses, harness, sleds, at my barn in rear of postoffice block. S. P. Hayth. —_— FOR RENT. A A A AN NN FOR RENT—Two nicely-furnished rooms, with all modern improve- ments. Call at 609 Bemidji Ave. FOR RENT—Furnished room at 907 Beltrami avenue, $6 per month, LOST and FOUND A~ AN A AN NN NN FOUND—Pair gold-bowed specta- cles. Owner can have same by applying to this office and paying for this notice. FOUND—Pair of glasses. Owner can have same by applying at this_ office and paying for this notice. MISCELLANEOUS. e oSSy 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. Ads Want FOR RENTING A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS OR CBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. - Pioneer war department will place a trans 5 port at their disposal - S es ol — | ¢ i e Aat T e - S e