Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 23, 1908, Page 2

| i } i 'THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED NVERY AFTERNOON, BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J..PRYOR. ‘®ntered in the postofice at Bemidji. Minn., a8 second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM —_— BEMIDJI BEST POINT FOR PROPOSED SIXTH NORMAL. In two weeks our state legislature will again be in session and the grind of the session- will begin. Among the bills to be introduced is the sixth Normal School propo- sition and over its location will be the center of the fight. Cass Lake is the logical location, has largely the most advantages, is the center of the great inland lake system, and a location that for usefulness and beauty cannot be found elsewhere in that portion of the state which deserves it. The distribution of these institu- tions of education throughout the state ought always to be for the better accommodation of the students who will attend them together with the beauty and healthfulness of the region selected. Cass Lake offers one of the most beautiful locations of the great northern portion, a loca- tion renowned for health, beautiful scenery, and of easy approach to railway facilities. At least forty acres of virgin land should be selected for such an institution where room can be had and to spare for all the social and experimental lines that must go with it. Cass Lake has juat such a site and freely offers it to the state—Cass Lake Times. Bemidji possesses all that the Times claims for Cass Lake in the above, and much more that is desir- able. We have several systems of rail- - roads, extending in every direction from Bemidji; what is more, we are not hedged in by forest reserve, as is our neighboring village, and which the newspapers of Cass Lake and the commercial club of that place asserts “‘bounds them on four sides like a Chinese wall, stunting the growth of the village.” In this respect, Cass Lake is indeed unfor- tunate. What is more it is doubtful if any half dozen residents of Cass Lake could agree on a site for any kind of a public institution, so bitter is the sectional strife in that turbu- lant town, over the “Section 16” and “original townsite” squabble. However, the Pioneer would wel- come legislative investigation as to the merits of the respective towns for a Normal school site. POINT FOR DEFENSE _ INHAINS TRIAL Thornfon Expressed Regret al Act of Brother, ! Flushing, N. Y., Dec. 22.—Evidence that Thornton J. Hains had expressed regret for the act of Captain Hains in shooting William E. Annis and that he had been endeavoring for some time to prevent the killing was drawn on cross-examination from Charles Rob- erts, a member of the Bayside Yacht club, called to the stand as one of the principal witnesses for the state in the trial of Thornton Hains as a prin- cipal with Captain Peter C. Hains, Jr., his brother, in the slaying of An- nis. “No one is more sorry than I am. I have been trying to prevent this thing for some time,” was the state- ment developed from Mr. Roberts, upon which Hains’ counsel will rely to a large measure in the defense of the story writer. The witness Roberts told a clear story of the shooting, supplying many of the detalls of the killing not testi- fled to by previous witnesses. Rob- erts said that Thornton Hains had pointed his revolver at him while the shooting was in progress and threat- ened his life. The revolvers of the Hains brothers were placed in evi- dence. That Thornton Hains was armed in the manner of a plajnsman was shown when a leather holster, which is strapped around the waist and en- ables the owner to make a quick play, was identified by Roberts as the one ti:ken from the writer after the shoot- 8. District Attorney Darrin informed the court at recess that it would take about five days to present the rest of the state’s case. Justice Crane then announced that night sessions of the court would be held. HIGHBINDERS SUSPECTED. Two Chinese Laundrymen Siain at Winnipeg. 3 ‘Winnipeg, Dec. 22.—In their laun- dry shack at 214 Jarvis street, a few feet from the sidewalk, at an hour when scores of people must have been passing, two Chinese, Kung Pow and Chun Lung, were found lying in pools of blood by a belated customer. Circumstances connected with the orlme strongly suggest the theory that the murders were committed by Chinese highbinders and the police are working on this hypothesis. Winnipeg Chinese are wildly excit- ed over the double murder. —— e e <l e Use it or not, as your doctor says You could not please us better than to ask your. doctor about Ayer’s Cherry’ Pectoral for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis. -Thousands of families always keep it in the house. 'The approval of their physician and the experience of many years have given § them great confidence in this cough Hi ox Co., o e, medicine. JOURNALIST OF FAME DEAD Major Orlando 1. Smith, " Founder of American Press Association. ENOWN THROUGHOUT LAND As President of Country’s Largest Newspaper Syndicate, He Kept in Touch With Publishers All America—Thinker, Philosopher and Writer and Well Known as Execu- tive Head of Extensive Enterprise. Served in Civil War—Made Great Collection of Fine Trees. Over Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., Dec. 22.—Major Orlando Jay Smith, president and gen- eral manager of the American Press Association, died at his home on the Hudson. He had been ill since Sep- tember, at which time he was oper- ated upon for cancer of the stomach. Through his long illness he retained his interest in daily events. He was attended by Dr. Walter B. James, Dr. Blake and Dr. Denniston. Major Orlando Jay Smith, the founder of the American Press Asso- ciation and its president and general manager from its inception until his death, was a journalist of national reputation. To his training and guid- ance many of the men prominent in the newspaper world during the past two decades owe their positions and fame. As head of the largest newspaper syndicate in America Major Smith came into intimate contact with writ- ers and journalists connected with the newspapers of every grade of influ- ence and importance. They have f[requently testified to the sterling worth of his character, bis own ability and his capacity for developing ability in others. His sub- ordinates in the American Press As- sociation, many of whom were asso- ciated with him for twenty years or more, looked up to bim as an unfail- ing source of inspiration in their work, as guide, mentor and friend. Born on Indiana Farm. Major Smith was born June 11,1842, on a farm near Terre Haute, Ind., of Vermont ancestry. His father, Hiram Smith, was one of Indiana’s pioneers. He sent his son to the public schools and later to Asbury college, now De Pauw university. In later years the university conferred on its distin- guished alumnus the degree of LlL. D. At the outbreak of the Civil war Major Smith enlisted. He served un- til the end of the war in the armies of the Potomac, Ohio and Cumberland, rising to the rank of major in the Sixth Indiana caval He was wounded near Atlanta, Ga., and was taken prisoner. After confinement in ‘|a Confederate prison at Augusta, Ga., Major Smith was exchanged and re- joined his regiment. He was a mem- ber of the Loyal Legion. After the war Major Smith engaged for three years in cotton planting at Enterprise, Miss. Major Smith began his jour- nalistic career at Teire Haute, Ind., as editor of the Terre Haute Mail. Later he acquired the Terre Haute Express. In 1878 he removed the lat- ter newspaper to Chicago, continuing its publication as the Chicago Ex- press. In 1882 he founded in Chicago the American Press Association, the monument to his fame. Later the main offices’ of the American Press Association were removed to New York, where they rcmain. The association has branch offices throughout the country, serving thou- sands. of mewspaners_ In all the as: . of Pennsylvania, sitting at Pittsburg, .| at Pittsburg, The writ was allowed soclation’s work fie was thé head and front and moving spirit. 2 Author of Several Books. Major Smith possessed the broadest of minds. He was keenly interested in life and its problems in all their manifold phases. He found relaxation from material cares in the study and exposition of religion and philosophy and economics. = He embodied his views in several volumes, which have received serious atfention from the world’s thinkers. The most prominent of Major Smith’s books are: “A Bhort View of Great Questions,” “The Coming Democracy,” "“Eternalism,” “Balance” and ‘“Agreement. Between Science and Religion.” Major Smith added to a love of learning and study a love of nature and life in the open. He was a suc- cessful horticulturist and his farm at Amawalk, N. Y., and his home at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., contained some of the finest specimens of arboriculture in America. - In person Major Smith was distin- guished among men, tall and well built. He bore himself with dignity and ease and his clean shaven face bore the impress of his splendid mind. In his later years his abundant hair became silvery white, adding an inde- scribable charm to his appearance. His manner was kindly and genial, without effusiveness. He had a keen sense of justice, to which testimony is borne by a host of employes, in whose welfare he took an active interest. .Major Smith is survived by a wid- ow, two daughters and a son. The Jast named, Courtland Smith, is vice president and assistant general man- ager of the American Press Associa- tion. THAW GAN NOT BE TAKEN TO PITTSBURG Gourt of Appeals Affirms Deci- sion of Lower Tribunal. Philadelphia, Dec. 22.—Harry XK. Thaw, the slayer of Stanford White and now confined in the state hos- pital for the criminal insane at Mat- teawan, N. Y. can not be taken to Pittsburg to testify in bankruptey proceedings, according to a decision handed down by the United States circuit court of appeals in this city. ‘Whether the case will be taken to the United States supreme court is not known here. The decision affirms the action taken by Judge Young of the United States court for the Western district who guashed a writ of habeas corpus compelling Robert B. Lamb, superin- tendent of the Matteawan asylum, to| turn Thaw over to a United States marshal for the prisoner’s appearance by Judge Archbald of the United States court for the Middle district of Pennsylvania, sitting at Scranton, who was looking after the business in Judge Young’s court while the latter was in Europe last summer. ERB CASE IS CONTINUED Trial of Wife and Sister-in-Law of Dead Man Postponed. Media, Pa., Dec. 22.—The trial of Mrs. Catherine Beisel and her sister, Mrs. M. Florence Erb, for the sensa- tional murder of Mrs. Erb’s husband, Captain J. Clayton Erb, a prominent Philadelphia politician, at the Erb country home near here on Oct. 6, will not be held until next week or the first week in the new year. The trial was originally set for Dec. 21, but it ‘was agreed by counsel not to lock up a jury over Christmas. Captain Erb was shot and killed by Mrs. Beisel after a violent quarrel between him- self and the two women. Mrs. Erb was Indicted as an accessory to the murder, but was released on $500 bail, while bail was refused in the case of Mrs. Beisel. There is Only One ““Bromo Quinine”*’ That is Laxative Bromo Quinine USED THE WORLD OVER TO Always remember the full name. Look 26c. for this signature on every box. CURE A COLD IN OKE DAY. 6 Do ane Irving Avenue. brands of Flour: Barley Feed, Wheat, NOTICE When in need of anything in our line please tele- phone 374 or call at our store on-the corner of 4th Street Our line is complete and consists of three leading- White Lily, Occident, Nodak. Bran, Shorts, Oats, Corn, Corn Feed, Grits, Graham Flour, Rye Flour, Meal, Buckwheat Flour, Oatmeal, Choice Upland;Hay and Timothy. FALLS @ CAMERON Shell -Corn, Wheat Corn STEEL NEEDS - NO PROTECTION Substance of Carnegie’s Evi- dence at Tariff Hearing. MAKES A GOOD WITNESS Keeps the Committee and the Audi- ence in Constant Laughter by His Ready Retorts and Wit—Would Not Deal in Figures, Claiming That the More Used the More the Subject Became Befogged. Washington,. Dec. 22.—Andrew Car- negie, whose published views on the tariff caused considerable comment, took the stand before the house ways and means committee. Mr. Carnegle testified in support of the statements that he made in his magazine article, declaring persistently that the facts show that the steel industry needs no protection. As a witness Mr. Carne- gle proved the most interesting who has appeared before the committee, interspersing his testimony with hu- morous and epigrammatic remarks. Speaking of the testimony of Judge Gary before the committee Mr. Carne- gie sald: “You should not place any real value on the testimony of interested par- ties. Judge Gary said that the United States Steel corporation. could stand for a reduction in the tariff on steel, but that the smaller steel manufac- turers could not survive with lowered duties. That is like one of Aesop’s fables. Judge Gary is like the mon- key who desired the chestnuts, but wanted the cat to pull them out of the fire.” Mr. Carnegie was not willing to deal in figures. “The more figures you get the more you will be befogged. I don’t Jjudge by figures given by interested parties,” he said, at another point in his testimony. “I judge by results.” The former steel magnate said that Judge Gary had issued an annual statement showing that the United States Steel corporation had made a profit of $158,000,000, which, he said, equalled a profit of $15.50 a ton on all steel products. Mr. Carnegie aveided direct replies to questions as to whether the cost of producing steel at the present time as given by Judge Gary and Mr. Schwab was correct. “Mr. Schwab’s estimate of the present cost is based on entirely different ideas than his estimate on the cost in 1899,” was all that Mr. Carnegie would say. Gary's Testimony Referred To. The testimony of Judge Gary was frequently referred to in the questions asked of Mr. Carnegie. Reference was made particularly to a statement that the duty on steel could be taken off as far as the steel corporation is concerned and Mr. Carnegie said this portion should be accepted. “Judge Gary has summarized the facts for you,” said Mr. Carnegie, “and I should depend on them. He has told you that they don't need the daty. I the cost of steel rails has increased abroad as it has increased here you will find Judge Gary’s state- ment quite true and that he could stand free trade.” “Judge Gary had festified thnat the price is as high abroad,” said Chair- man Payne. “Then does not that show that you have nothing to fear from free trade?” was the prompt rejoinder. Mr. Carnegie was questioned at length regarding the cost of producing steel, but the witness declared that honest men easily could differ on that question. The steel business, he said, was a business by itself and the cost to one mau was a very different thing from the cost to another. Dealing largely in generalities Mr. Carnegie said he wanted it understood that his_ statements represented his opinion solely. He said that he came before the committee because he had been summoned and that he gave his testimony because he thought it his duty as an American citlzen. Pressed with questions from all sides Mr. Carnegie arose from his seat and dramatically declared that “he was a protectionist.” “I desire,” he sald, “to furnish to the consumer a cheaper supply and a more regular supply than he could get abroad and if, after forty years’ experience, we cannot develop steel with that condition our protective policy in that instance would have been a failure instead of the tri- umphant success it has become.” Pointing his finger at the committee and raising his voice to its highest pitch he declared that the steel in- dustry was now in the position where it can say: “Talte your protection. We are now men and we can beat the world in the manufacture of steel.” “There is no reason for the tariff on steel,” he again emphasized. “You should not coddle the industry with protection.” Conductor Fatally fnjured. Minneapolis, Dec. 22—One man was fatally injured, two received lesser in- juries and three cars were wrecked in a rear end collislon between freight irains on the Minneapolis and St. Louls at St. Louls Park. L. L. Neil- son, Mason City, Ia., a freight con- ductor, is at the Minneapolis city hos- pital with both legs broken and inter- nal injuries and the physicians say he cannot recover. His left foot was so badly crushed that it was amputated at once. Suydam s of His Wounds. New York, Dec. 22.—Harry B. Suy- dam, the curb broker who was shot in his Broad -street office last Saturday by John €. Lumsden, an-inventor, is dead. Lumsden is under arrest. The shooting, which was witnessed by hun- dreds of brokers on the curb-market directly in front of Suydam’s office, is said to haye been an outgrowth of a Cha ) : o colds has made it one of It contains no opium Cough Remedy child as to an adult. Price 25 cents.. Large size 50 cents. : ' ;v,IIf]lifll WILL CURE Your Cold. 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The pres- ent production in the island is said to be 35,000,000 pounds, but it is being argued that should a duty be imposed this would jump to 200,000,000 pounds, a large portion of which would come to the United States. The Porto Rican commission, which was appointed by the convention lield at Ponce in No- vember last, has held conferences with Chajrman Payno, Speaker Cannon and many members and senators on the subject. PREDICTS CHEAPER LUMBER Official of Big Combination Discusses Its Objects, Chicago, Dec. 22.—Cheaper lumber and a new era in lumbering were the two principal results which Edward Hines, newly elected president of the Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber company, predicted from the forma- tion of this, the largest company of its kind in the world. “It is our intention to cheapen the cost of manufacturing and, of course, to cheapen the cost to consumers pro- portionately,” said Mr. Hines. “We will not do this, however, at the ex- pense of the country by reckless or wasteful lumbering-methods.” Mr. Hines said he could not tell the area covered by the forests owned by the eoncern. “We have 8$,000,000,000 feet of timber at least,” he sald. “It probably averages 5,000 feet to the acre, which would, of ccurse, mean 600,000 acres. This, however, is only an estimate. The tract begins twenty miles north of Virginia, Minn,, and extenés far north into Canada.” TIME T0 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 Bemiriji prove the effectiveness of this great kidney remedy. Mrs. Edward TJewett, living at 1112 Patk 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.” 2 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York, sole agents AN OPPORTUNITY Of a lifetime. Don’t let it go by without getting one of those half acre lots in Rey- nolds’ Subdivision of White’s Addition. Easy terms within the reach of anyone that wants to own their own home. H. E. REYNOLDS 805 Bemidji Ave. Phone 316 GhHe Ford Automobile 1909 Model “T” For Sale by JOhn Moberg, semiJi | Lumber and Building Material We carry in stock at all times a com- plete_line of lumber and bwlding material of all descriptions. Call in and look over our special line of fancy glass doors. We have a large and well agsorted stock from which you can make your selection. WE SELL 16-INCH SLAB WO00D St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co. BEMIDJI, MINN. BUY A GOOD LOT With the growth of Bemidji good lots 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 terms. For further particulars write or ‘call Bemidji Townsite and Im- _provement Company. for the United States. and take no other. dispute over payment for stock in al . Remember the name—Doan’s H. A. SIMONS, Agent. Swedback Block, Bemidji. -