Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 21, 1908, Page 2

i i | THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED NVEBY AFTHRNOON, BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J."PRYOR. Entered in the postofice at Bemidil. Minn., . a8 second class matter. AN PSRN PR SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM —_— oo WE’LL CONTINUE TO “DO BIZ” Says the Walker Pilot: “Bemidiji is exceedingly prolific when it comes to ‘newspapers. The Enterprise which saw the light of day through political glasses there several years ago, and later wobbled out of town for want of sustenance, has been “born again” and will once more endeavor to get a hold on the public patronage teat. A little race suicide, as far as newspapers are concerned, would be a good thing for Bemidji.” As for the Pioneer, we are not contemplating “‘suicide,” neither are we going out of business because of this move of some of our neighbors. We shall continue to publish the NEWSIEST newspaper in the north central portion of the state; and the new venture is welcome to what it can get. SIMPLY “RECIPROCITY,” JUDGE. According to the Bemidji Pioneer, Duluth will not be permitted to play in Bemidji's back yard because Duluth’s representatives in the legis- lature believe Cass Lake to be the logical location for the sixth Normal school. Rather a boyish excuse, but boys will be boys, sometimes until old age brings “second sight.” —Cass Lake Times. We are a firm believer in recipro- city; and if Duluth wholesale con- cerns desire to cater to empty busi- ness houses of our neighboring vil- lage to the east, it is their privilege so to do. The twin cities have excellent jobbing companies which can probably supply all of Bemidji’s wants, DRAMATIC STORY ~ OF ANNIS MURDER Member of Bayside Yacht Club on the Stand. Flushing, N. Y., Dec. 19.—The most dramatic story yet told of the slaying ot William E. Annis was recounted in the trial of Thornton J. Hains, charged with being a principal with his brother, Captain Peter C. Hains, Jr., in the killing of Annis, when Her- bert Funke, a member of the Bayside Yacht club, told how Captain Hains, lifting the swinging boom of Annis’ beat and calling “Annis,” fired sev- eral shots at him as he sat at the tiller. “There was a pause after the first shot, then came four shots in succes- sion, after which came a single shot,” declared Funke. “It was after the first shot and before the other shots were fired that Thornton Hains drew his revolver and pointed it at me.” The prosecution claims that Funke’s evidence is another proof of the state’s contention that the defendant was a principal and was aiding his brother in carrying out a preconceived plan to kill Annis. SUNK BY GUNS OF FORT Burning Oil Vessel Endangered Ship- ping at Singapore. Singapore, Dec. 19.—The burning oil ship Kaloma was bombarded by the harbor fort here and finally sank ‘with her hull riddled with solid shot. The flaming steamer, which hails from England, arrived in Singapore from New York two days ago with her cargo of case oil on fire. All attempts to extinguish the blaze were unsuc- cessful and an cffort was made to scuttle the vessel. This failed also and the danger to shipping became serious. It was impossible to go near the craft because of the possibility of explosions and finally the harbor agents appealed to the gunners of the fort, who sank the Kaloma with a few well directed solid shot from the for- tification’s six-inch guns. The dis- tance was two miles. PRISONERS PETITION COURT Inmates of Chicago Jail Ask Clem- ency for Convicted Man. Chicago, Dec. 19.—The unusual oe- curred in Judge Freeman'’s court when the jurist received a petition, signed by nearly every inmate of the county jall, asking that the court commute the sentence of a fellow prisoner, Michael Gorman. The petition de- clared that Gorman, sentenced to twenty-five years in prison for wife murder, had been grossly wronged by the failure of those he relied on to have his principal witness in court at the trial. Judge Freeman referred the petition to the state’s attorney. Man and Wife Murdered. Wilmington, Del., Dec. 19.—Wicentz Florezik, aged thirty-eight years, a Polish morocco worker, and his wife, Rostya, aged twenty-four, were butch- ered to death by an unknown assassin at their residence. here. Their life- less bodies were found in separate beds by Alexander Florezik, aged elghteen, a brother of the murdered man and a lodger at the house, who is detained at police headquarters pending an investigation. Notice of Special Election of Independent School District of Bemidji Whereas a petition has been pre- sented to the undersigned, as Clerk of said District, requesting. that a special meeting of the legal voters of said District be called at the time and place, and for the purposes hereinatter set forth, Now therefore, notice is hereby|)| given, That a special meeting of the legal voters of Independent School District of Bemidji will be held at the Central School House located in block four (4) of the First Addition to Bemidji, in the city of Bemidji, Beltrami county, Minnesota, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of Decem- ber, 1908, at four o’clock p. m., the polls to be kept open until eight o’clock p. m. of that day, for the purpose of voting upon the proposi- tion of authorizing the School Board of said District to issue the bonds of said District in the sum of Thirty five Thousand Dollars ($35,000), in denominations of $1,000, each, bear- ing interest at the rate of five (5) per cent per annum, payable in fif- teen years from date of issue, in- terest payable semi-annually, for the purpose of erecting and constructing a High School and Graded School building upon Block D of Bemidji, Townsite & Improvement Com- pany’s subdivision of out-lots C, D and E, in Bemidji, Minnesota, said Block D, having been heretofore purchased by said District as and for such school site. Dated this 12th day of December, 1908. GRAHAM M. TORRANCE, Clerk of Independent School Dis- trict of Bemidji. Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between Allan N. Benner and Bert Getchell, doing business as ‘“‘The Town Market,” has this day been dissolved. Bert Getchell haying dis- posed of his interests to Allan Benner, the undersigned, 1o whom all bills are payable and who assumes all indebtedness created by the “Town Market.” Dated at Bemidji, Minn.,, Dec. 18, 1908. —Allan N. Benner. Christmas Postals. Without doubt, the line of Xmas postals carried by the Pioneer is the best selected stock of postals in the city. Parties wishing a full) line from which to make their selections should get them as early as possible, at this office. In addition to this we have Christmas stickers and tags. Egg Coal for $9.50 a Ton. We purchased several tons of splendid egg coal, but owing toa change made in our heating plant we cannot use the coal. We will sell what we have on hand at $9.50 per ton delivered to any part of the city. St. Anthony’s Hospital. Call Cor. 8th St. and Dewew Ave., or phone 138. TIME TO ACT Don’t Wait for the Fatal Stages of Kid- ney lliness.—Profit By Bemidji People’s Experiences. Occasional attacks of backache, irregular urination, headaches and dizzy spells are common early symp- toms of kidney disorders. It’san error to neglect these ills. The attacks may pass off for a time but return with greater intensity. If there are symptoms of dropsy —puffy swellings below the eyes, bloating of limbs and ankles, or any part of the body, don’t delay a minute. Begin taking Doan’s Kid- ney Pills, and keep up the treat- ment until the kidneys are well, when your old time health and vigor will return. Cures in Bemidji prove the effectiveness of this great kidney remedy. Mrs. Edward Jewett, living at 1112 Park Ave.,, Bemidji, Minn., says: "I am recommending Doan’s Kidney Pills as from personal ex- perience, I know them to be a reliable remedy. I did not take them as carefully as I might, but still the results received were satis- factory. There was a dull pain in the small of my back, and when their attacks were at their height, I felt weak and miserable. I finally went to the Owl Drug Store and procured a box of Doan’s Kidney Pills. This remedy benefitted me right away, and I was well pleased with the results received.” Forsale 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. KNOX AS YET UNDECIDED Offered State Portfolio in the Taft Cahinet. FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL George W: Wickersham of New York 8ald to Have Been Tendered the Position by the President-Elect. Exigencies of Pennsylvania Politics May Cause Senator Knox to De cline Secretaryship. Washington, Dec. )).—Apparently the important office of secretary of state under the incoming administra- tion is still unfilled.- The exigencies of Pennsylvania politics have led Sen- ator Knox to enter into earnest con- ference with his friends regarding the answer he shall make to the in- vitation of the president-elect to be- come his secretary of state. Up to this moment the senator has not yet PHILANDER C. KNOX. reached a decision so far as can be ascertained. When asked about the report that he had been offered and had accepted the portfolio of secretary of state in the Taft cabinet Senator Knox said: “I did not start the rumor and can see no reason why I should afiirm or deny it.” The senator’s attitude was en- tirely non-committal. TAFT'S ATTORNEY GENERAL George W. Wickersham of New York Slated for Place. New York, Dec. J4.—That President- Elect Taft has selected George W. Wickersham of the New York law firm of Strong & Cadwalader to be attorney general in his cabinet was learned from a source that is regard- ed as reliable. Mr. Wickersham is known in this city chiefly through his connection in a legal capacity with the great under- ground system of transportation. ‘Washington, Dec. 19.—It has been known here for several days that the name of George W. Wickersham of New York has been under considera- tion by President-Elect Taft for the post of attorney general Among oth- ers consulted by Mr. Taft concerning Mr. Wickersham’s qualifications was Senator Knox, formerly attorney gen- |. eral of the United States, who is be- lieved to be the choice of Mr. Taft for the post of secretary of state. Senator Knox declined to discuss the question in any way, but it is under- stood he endorsed Mr. Wickersham fully and argued that a man of sufi- clent capabilities in the legal profes- sion for the attorney generalship could not be found unless taken from the list of those who have had some experience as corporation lawyers. CALLS IN A SPECIALIST Secretary Root Suffering From In- jured Knee. ‘Washington, Dec. ,.—Secretary of State Root, who has been suffering from an injured knee for two months, has at last called in a specialist to make an examination and treat him. Becretary Root came to the cabinet meeting in his carriage and it was with some difficulty that he left the vehicle. He limped into the White House, apparently with some paln, He remained only a short time at the meeting, leaving long before it was over to keep an engagement at his home with the specialist, who came from Philadelphia. The secretary received his injury during the late political campaign when he was in Ohio making a stumping tour for Judge Taft. It was not considered serious at the time and he hoped it .would mend itself. Bonaparte Still C~nsidering. ‘Washington, Dec. - ).—After the cabinet meeting and a subsequent eonference with the president Attor- uey General Bonaparte said that the department of justice still kad under consideration the question of prose cuting those persons whom the presi- dent considers guilty of criminal libei in connection with" publications re garding the Panama canal nurchase. WARM SOUTHERN WELCOME President-Elect Taft Arrives at Au: gusta, Ga. Augusta, Ga., Dec. * J.—A vociferous Georgia welcome was extended to William H. Taft, president-elect of the United States, on his arrival here. The big trainshed was crowded with people, who cheered . lustily as ‘thé form of Mr. Taft appeared on the car platform. An official welcome was ex- tended him by a large committee headed by President L. C. Hayne of ‘| become effective because Venezuela Coughs Colds, CROUP, WhoopingCough ‘This remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. It contains %0 opium or other harmful drug and may be given as confi- dently to a baby as to an adult, Price 25 cents, large size 50 cents. For Sale at Barker’s Drug Stere {hie Iocal chambeér of commerce, — Mrs. Taft was also cheered by the crowd, which surged around the party on its way through the station to the automobile of Mr. and Mrs. Landon A. Thomas, whose house guests the Tafts will be for several days. As the automobile moved away a com- pany of Georgials mounted militia fell in behind as an escort of honor. Mr. Taft acknowledged the demon- strations both at the station and as he was driven through the city by raising his hat and making a plenti- ful distribution of the “Taft smile.” COMING AFTER HOLIDAYS President’s Reply to Criticism of His Annual Message. ‘Washington, Dec. 19.—President Roosevelt has begun preparing for submission to congress a mass of evi- dence upon which he based the state- ments .in his annual message regard- ing the secret service and for which the Perkins resolution passed in the house called upon the president to produce. The amount of work neces- sary to put this evidence in shape for presentation to congress is so great that it will not be ready to send to the house until after the Christmas recess. UNABLE TO GARRY ON FOREIGN WAR Reported flaclarafion by Vene- zuela Discredited. Berlin, Dec. 19.—Both the German foreign office and President Castro discredit the report that Venezuela has declared war against The Neth- erlands. The foreign office takes the ground that even if hostilities have been declared the declaration cannot is in no position to carry a campaign beyond its own borders and Holland will not exceed the limits of its re- taliatory course as already fixed and known to the United States. The feeling is also growing here that President Castro left South America not because of illness but to escape the political turmoil and that he has no intention of ever returning. The Hague, Dec. 19—The foreign office here places no credence in the report that Venezuela has declared war against The Nethérlands. Even if the war rumor should turn out to be true the government considers that the Dutch squadron mow in South American waters is sufficlent to meet all eventualities. Notable Missionary Meeting. Minneapolis, Dec. sJ—The most notable foreign missionary meeting ever held in the Northwest is to as- semble at Minneapolis during the week of Feb. 4. It will be conducted under the general direction of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement of North America, which has conducted remarkable meetings both in the United States and Canada during the past two years. Prominent speakers from different sections of the coun- try will attend. FIGHT BATTLE WITH CITIZENS Daring Robbers Loot Two Nebraska Banks. ESCAPE IN AUTOMOBILE First Blow Safe at Keene and Then Make a Hurried Trip of Twenty: eight Miles to Gibson—Residents of Latter Town Get Out in Force, but Are Held at Bay Until the Job Is Completed. Gibbon, Neb., Dee. 19.—Six robbers, after dynamiting the safes of the Farmers’ State bank of Keene at Keene, twenty-elght miles south of Gibbon, and the Commercial bank of Gibbon, engaged in' a pitched battle here¢ with a number of citizens and escaped in an auto with $5,500. One of the robbers is believed to have been wounded and to have been car- ried off by his comrades. The Keene bank was first entered. Here two vault doors were opened by the force of an explosion. The rob- bers secured $3,000, climbed into an auto and started south. A farmer, aroused by the explosion, saw the rob- bers as they sped out of town. An hour later the robbers reached Gibbon and while four of their num- ber began work inside the Commer- cial bank two others kept guard out- side. Here the explosion attracted a number of citizens to the scene, among them G. T. Holloway, presi- dent of the bank. Holloway, ap- Jbroaching the two men outside the bank, accosted them, believing them to be acquaintances of his, For reply two bullets whizzed by him, one pierc- ing the banker’s overcoat, but doing no harm. While a posse was gather- ing the robbers inside the bank kept steadily at work, the guards mean- while keeping up a steady fire on the citizens. Finally the citizens partly surrounded the building and for fifteen minutes a lively fusillade of shots was exchanged. Finally, at a given signal, all six robbers made their escape through a rear door and soon made off again, escaping in their ma- chine. An investigation disclosed bloodstains on the bank door, indicat- ing that one of the robbers had been shot. They had taken $2,500 from the bank’s vault. The posse started in pursuit, but the robbers soon gained the lead and were lost to sight. CHILDREN ESCAPE SAFELY High School at Altoona, Pa., Badly Damaged by Fire. Altoona, Pa., Dec. 19.—A fire which threatened the destruction of the Al- toona high school building, erected at a cost of $750,000 a few years ago, started while 600 pupils were busy with thelr studles. As soon as it was discovered the bell for the fire drill was sounded and the scholars, thinking it was merely apother drill, calmly formed in line and marched out of the building. The school was practically cleared before the arrival of the first fire company, only two blocks away. Within five minutes the building was filled with dense smoke and had the children re- mained that long many, it is believed, would have been suffocated. The fire started in the lumber room un- derneath the auditorium, probably from the heating pipes, and worked its way between the partitions to the third floor. The loss is estimated at $100,000. THIEVES CLEAN OUT STORE Use Wagon in Carting Away Loot at Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Dec.’ 19.—Burglars op- erated with express wagons in this city in the confusion after the burst- ing of the big water main at Fourth street and Fifth avenue. They backed a two-horse wagon to the curb in front of Lindberg’s tailor shop on Seventh street south and loaded it with practically the entire stock of suitings and notions in the store, leaving the counters and shelves bare. The value of the goods taken s $1,500. The bursting main attracted prac- tically all the policemen in the down town district and gave the burglars a clear fleld. gy Flowr J¢ 72 Be particular about the flour you use in making pies, cakes or any form of pastry==if you ‘/ would guard your reputation as a good housewife. Occident Special Patent Flour is so finefy and evenly ground that other pastry ingredients mix with it thoroughly. Flour raises evenly—browns ~¢ Dough from Occident V evenly and readily. Oven heat penetrates every part in the same degree and the result is the finest of pastry— the kind that makes a cook’s reputation. Ordinary flour, however, can never be depended upon. It may be good today and unsatisfactory tomorrow. The price of Occident Flour It.is impossible to be well, simply impossible, if the howels are constipated. Waste products, poisonous substances, must be removed from the body at least once each day, or there will be trouble. Ask your doctor about Ayer’s Pills, gently laxative, all vegetable. 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