Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 14, 1908, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED EVERY AFTEENOON, BEMIDII PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J._PRYOR. ‘®ntered in the postoffice at Bemidji. Minn., a8 second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM _— MAIL ORDER COMPETITION. Itis safe to say that any merchant who goes energetically about it can win back a lot of the mail order trade of his community to his store. The trouble is that so many merchants make the mistake of spending their time ‘‘knocking’ mail order competition, instead of “boosting” their own business. They forget that ‘‘you can catch more flies with sugar.” Arguing that a catalogue house customer is not a good citizen, heaping abuse on the mail order houses, telling people that they get cheated most of the times they buy by mail, doesn’t count for much in the long run. ‘The thing for the dealer in this community to do is to tell his trade what good mierchandise they can buy in the store; how far a little money will go for reliable merchandise in ‘his store; that their credit is good, if he does a credit business; that they can see what they buy and pay for it when they get it, and not buy without seeing what they’re getting and paying for it a week in advance; that they can get what they want when they want it, without waiting a week or two for it to come by mail or express. The dealer who carries the best goods he can find; sells them ‘at the lowest margin of profit that is reasonable, advertises effectively,and gives careful attention to the innum- erable ways open to him of attract- ing and holding trade will have little to fear so far as mail order compe- tition is concerned Large Thumbs. “People of great strength of charac- ter, who are guided by the head rather than the heart, have large thumbs,” says Irving R. Bacon. “Whenever you see a person with a strikingly large, well developed thumb, you may be al- most certain you have before you one ‘who Is a natural born ruler, eminently practical and fond of whatever is use- ful. Wherefore also he is fond of his- tory. A large thumbed woman may fall in love as deeply as her small thumbed sister, but will not marry un- less she can see a sufficient bread and butter supply abead. But she Is more apt to be a real helpmate when adver- sity comes.”—New York Journal. T0 DEAL WITH THE MESSAGE fouse Authorizes a Special Committee, RESOLUTION CITES WRONGS Mr. Perkins (N. Y.), in Urging Its Adoption, Declares Some of the President’s Expressions Are Unfor- tunate—Disregard of the Matter, He Says, Would Be a Lack of Proper Self-Respect. ‘Washington, Dec. 1) —Immediately Bfter the convening of the house Rep- resentative Perkins of New York in- troduced a resolution which had here- tofore been agreed upon providing for the appointment of & special commit- tee of five members to consider the proper means of dealing with that portion of the president’s message which eriticises the course of con- gress in prohibiting the detail of secret service men to duty outside of their own bureau. The resolution is preceded by a preamble reciting some expressions of the message. No effort is made to give voice to the feeling of the house. In presenting the resolu- tion Mr. Perkins made a brief state- ment, saying that he was satisfied that the house would not hesitate to take such action as the dignity of that body required. ~He said that some of the president’s expressions were un- fortunate. The resolution was adopted and Messrs. Perkins (N. Y.), Denby (Mich.), Weeks (Mass.), Williams (Miss.) and Lloyd (Mo.) were ap- pointed on the committee. In submitting the resolutions Mr. Perkins said that the statements by the president could not be lightly dis- regarded, as they might impair the usefulness of the congress; that un- due obtuseness might argue a lack of proper self-respect. Republican senators considered what action should be taken by the senate concerning the message of the president and it was practically de- cided to permit the resolution to be brought in by some Democratic sen- ator. The resolution will provide for an investigation of the whole subject by the senate committee on appropri- ations. HAS FURTHER GRIEVANCES Other Acts of President Objectionable to Congréss. ‘Washington, Dec. 1 .—Attention has been called to the fact that the utter- ances of the president in regard to the action of congress in limiting the use of the secret service force is not the only action of the executive that is considered by members as objection- able. It became known that the sub- committee of the committee on appro- priations, having in charge the prep- aration of the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill, has been investigating the razing of the old Pennsy'vania depot that was lo- cated on the Mall until the president had it torn down last summer. That the committee failed to expunge its H + Sulphur, Ingredients: e Loy AYER’S HAIR VIGOR Hair falling out? Troubled with dandruff? Want more hair? An elegant dressing? Glycerin, Sage. Al We believe doctors endorse this formula, or we would not put it up. Does not Color the Hair J_C. A¥en Cowpaxy. Lowell, Mass. Quinin. cohol. 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Bromwell, military aide to the president and superintendent of public buildings and grounds, appeared before the committee Representative Burleson of Texas asked him if he had not re- quested an appropriation last year for a watchman for the old depot. “I think 80,” replied Colonel Brom- well, “but I have not had any occa- slon to use it because I have torn down the railroad station.” “What! Torn down the railroad station?” exclaimed the Texan mem- ber. Colonel Bromwell explained that he tore down the building on a written order from the president of the Unit- ed States. “Do you know of any law on the statute books that authorizes any ex- ecutive officer to sell any of the prop- erty of the United States of that char- acter—real estate?” inquired Chair- man Tawney of Minnesota. “No, sir,” replied the president’s aide, “I called the attention of the higher authorities to that fact and I received an order to tear the building down.” The committee also went into an examination of government officials to ascertain what right the commission on country life, appointed by the pres- ident, had to use the franking priv- ilege, as it claimed was being done. Members of the committee referred to the commission as “one created with- out authority of law.” Farmer Killed by Train. St. Paul, Dec. 1,—F. J. Benson, & farmer living at Inver Grove, was in- stantly killed and James McDevitt of the same place was painfully injured when a Rock Island freight train struck the buggy they were in at a crossing near Inver Grove. The horses escaped injury, but the buggy was reduced to kindling wood. Soldiers and Citizens Clash. Port Townsend, Wash,, Dec. 12.— For the second time within a month a conflict between artillerymen from Fort Worden and Port Townsend eitl- zens and police developed into a riot. Charles Kaiser, a bartender, was beaten into insensibility by a crowd of soldiers who took possession of his place. The police, aided by citizens, finally suppressed the disturbance. Eight soldiers were arrested. Dentist Murders Physician. Hazelhurst, Miss.,, Dec. 12.—Dr. A. 8. Pitts, a physician, was shot and killed at his office here by Dr. Thomas Birdsong, dentist, after a quarrel. Dr. Birdsong is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Angie Birdsong, convicted two years ago for the killing of Dr. Butler of Monticello and was later pardoned by Governor Vardaman. Dr. Birdsong was hurried to jail before threats of vengeance could be executed. Pimple on Nose Causes Death. St. Paul, Dec. 12.—John Mailer, aged forty, prominent attorney and Mason, died at the city hospital from blood poisoning starting from a pimple on he nose. Mr. Maller was taken to the ospital two weeks ago, after the in- flammation from the pimple had spread over his face. The victim had been associated for nineteen years with the law firm of Durment & Moore. " Given Minimum Penalty. Milwaukee, Dec. 12.—John F. Schul- te, aged thirty-eight, ex-paying teller of the First National bank of Racine, was sentenced to five years at Fort Leavenworth by Judge Quarles. Schul- te embezzled $15,000, pleaded guilty and asked for leniency. Five years Is the minimum penalty. Schulte wag arrested at Cleveland July 7. 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TORENEW DEMONSTRATION Battleship and Cruiser Sail From Willemstad, Apparently for La Guayra, With Decks Cleared for Action—Engagement Between the Vessels . and Venezuelan Coastal Forts Not Improbable. ‘Willemstad, Curacao, Dec. 11.—The government of The Netherlands has ro intention of being negligent in the matter of the blockade of the Venezu- elan coast inaugurated by three of its warships last week. The battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk and the cruiser Gelderland have left here for Venezu- elan waters. They have cleared for action. It is believed that they will demonstrate off La Guayra. Further- more, they probably will begin seizing Venezuelan merchant vessels, thus putting a stop to the trade between Venezuelan ports. A clash between the warships and the coastal forts of Venezuela is lia- ble to follow any radical action, be- cause the government at Caracas has expressed its intention of firing on the Dutch ships at the first “unfriendly act.” CASTRO ARRIVES IN PARIS Promises Government Not to Be In- terviewed During His Stay. Paris, Dec. 12.—President Castro of Venezuela arrived here and went di- rectly to the Hotel Palails d’Orsay, where apartments had been engaged. The president’s physicians are anx- fous that he reach Berlin as soon as possible in order to undergo his op- eration, should speclalists consider this necessary, with the least loss of time, consequently Castro’s stay in Paris will be short. It was officially announced that the French government informed Presi- dent Castro that he would be ex- pelled from the country in case he made any “manifestation calculated to disturb the public order,” gave inter- views to journalists or in any manner Inaugurate a press campaign against, France or in justification of his own attitude or that of the Venezuelan government. Castro gave assurances that he came to France in the capacity of a private citizen to undergo an opera- tion and he promised to adhere to the wishes of the government. PAT CROWE, EVANGELIST Former Kidnapper Makes Initial Bow on Platform. Chicago, Dec. 1..—A well groomed man with just a tinge of gray in his hair and of distinguished appearance addressed about 150 people at St. Mary’s hall, Evanston, on “The Crime of Society in Dealing With the Crim- tnal.” It was Pat Crowe, turned evan- gelist. The kidnapper of Eddie Cudahy seemed at ease on the platform and PAT CROWE. sald his little piece well, although at times he forgot some sections, and, by being compelled to skip to the next one he remembered, he did not add to the logical continuity of the theme. He did not attempt to be oratorical, although at times he rose to the occa- sion and sent a few hot shots into the camp of the enemy, which, in this case, was “demon rum.” NOW BELIEVES HIS - FAITH WAS WRONG James Sharp, Humble and Pen- itent, Behind the Bars. Kansas City, Dec. 1 .—“The Lord ‘was eitker not with us or was on 2 vacation. Now I know my faith was ‘wrong, that I was mistaken,” That is the statement made by James Sharp, better known as “Adam God,” who ‘was captured in Kansas. It was Sharp who last Tuesday led his followers into a battle with the police that has already resulted in five deaths. A. J. Selsor, aged seventy- two, an innocent bystander, wounded by a stray bullet, is the last of the victims to die. 1t is a penitent and humble prophet that sits in his cell in the police sta- tion here with the responsibility of five deaths upon him, but insists that he:geted in good faith” “Honestly, eaptain he sald to Offi- cer Whitsett, “I belleved that we were doing right and that it was God’s will. When the bullets com- menced to hit me then I had a revela- tion. I am glad to be back and want to stand for anything that God wills. Oh, it is terrible, terrible. “I had a nice farm in Oklahoma and ‘was doing well when I belleved I was called,” he continued. “Now I have no money, my children have left me and I have murdered innocent men.” Sharp professed to have received a revelation from God to preach and he had said that he believed the Lord would protect him and his flock from harm at the hands of their enemies, in which manner he spoke of the po- lice. The band had gone armed ever since they fought with the Canadian police a year or 5o ago. GIFTS TO MRS. ROOSEVELT Articles Sent by Chinese Government Presented. ‘Washington, Dec. 11—Mrs. Roose- velt has received the gifts which were sent from China by Specfal Ambassa- dor Tang Shao Yi. They consist of a very handsome tiger skin lined with yellow silk and said to be one of the largest in existence; bolts of beauti- ful silk, sables and silver. The gifts were in six large packages and ‘were taken to the White House by Yunk ‘Wi, one of the secretaries of the spe- cial embassy sent by the late emperor of China to thank President Roosevelt and the American government for the remission of a large portion of the Boxer indemnity. Michigan Bank Closed. Springport, Mich.,, Dec. 12.—The Springport State Savings bank, with deposits of about $90,000, was closed by Banking Commissioner Zimmer- man while an examination is made of its affairs. It is said that last Mon- day an official of the bank confessed to President Benjamin Joy that the bank’s funds had been overloaned to }]\zaay dealers in Vicksburg and Natchez, iss. For il Treating Prisoners. Kazan, Russia, Dec. 1.—M. Du binoff, the local commissioner of po- lice, was condemned to six years’ im- prisonment at hard labor on the charge of having systematically ill treated the prisoners in his care. MAKES WORK EASIER. Bemidji People Are Pleased to Learn How it Is Done. It's pretty hard to attend to duties With a constantly aching back; With annoying urinary disord- ers. Doan’s Kidney Pills make work easier. They cure headache, They cure every kidney ill. 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