Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 14, 1909, Page 4

FOSSTON BASKETBALL TEAM WILL PLAY HERE ‘‘Big Bemidg” Will Go Against Visitors Tomorrow Night.—Good Game Looked For. The Fosston basketball team will play a game against the “Big Be- *midg” team, at the Coliseum in this city, Friday evening, and tke contest will undoubtedly be one of the best that has been played here this season. Fosston people have some fine that city, Schaffer went from Crookston to Blackduck where he secured small amounts of money from two saloon-keepers, Joe Bray and Henry Dahlstul, by leaving certificates as collateral. Schaffer then went to Northome and obtained $55 from Matt Jones by depositing a $1,000 certificate, but the latter became suspicious and an investigation led to Schaffer’s arrest. When charged with the crime, Schaffer admitted his guilt and was committed to jail. Schaffer decided to plead guilty, and was trken to Brainerd this morning to plead before Judge McClenahan of the district court, in the latter’s cham- bers. athletes, in their village, and in baseball and football have always the front rank, been in and the basketball team which represents that town will undoubtedly give a good account of itself. The visiting team has played some good games this winter, and are a husky lot. This game will count in the sched- ule which the locals have arranged for the championship of northern Minnesota, and the Fosston players will undoubtedly do their utmost to “put a crimp” in the championship aspirations of the “Big Bemidg” squad. Alleged ‘‘Fire.Bugs” Arrested. Big Falls, Jan. 14.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Geogre and Dennis Mea- her of this village were arrested and arraigned last evening before Judge Watson on charges of setting fire to the Axdahl $5,000 warehouse last February. The Meahers waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury at the next term of the district court for Koochiching County which will be held at International Falls February 9th. A detective has been engaged on this case for several months, as the fire was believed to have been of an incendiary origin and the aboveaction is a result of the detective’s investi- gation. Itis rumored here that a promi- nent citizen is implicated in the crime and his arrest is expected today. Bound Copies of City Charter for $3. The Pioneer will soon print and bind copies of the Bemidji city charter, bound volumes of which have been greatly desired for some time, and will deliver the books, neatly and substantially bound, to order, for the small sum of $3. A representative of the Pioneer will call on you, or you can call at he office and sign for one or more volumes, at the stated price. Obtaining copies of the charter has been a matter that has worried many people of the city, and how to get them printed has never been taken up. As stated before, the Pioneer is taking orders for bound volumes of the charter and will de- liver them for $3 per copy. Leave your order early if you de- sire a copy. Will' Plead Guilty. Charles Schaffer, charged with securing money under false pre- tenses on certified checks for a total of $9,000, who has been confined in the Beltrami county jail (which is the official jail of Koochiching county) was taken to Brainerd this morning by Sherif McIntosh of International Falls in order that Schaffer might enter his plea of guilty before Judee McClenahan of sthe district court. ,_—‘:'Sah_afler was in Crookston several weeks ago, when he found a package of twelve certificates of deposit, amounting to. $9,000, drawn in favor of Nels Erickson,- who lives near Sheriff McIntosh was accompan- ied by Assistant County Attorney Frank Palmer of Xoochiching county, who will give the necessary information, in order that Schaffer may be sentenced. The Midwinter Teachers' Examina- tion. Below is given the program of the next regular teachers’s examination. The first grade studies will be given Thursday, February 4th in the county superintendent’s office, court house and the second grade studies Friday, February 5th and Saturday, DULUTH NEWS-TRIBUNE IS POPULAR IN BEMIDJI That Paper Is Gre;al ‘‘Booster” for Northern Minnesota.—Giving Be- midji Special Page. The Duluth News-Tribune is mak- ing an especially strong effort to- wards increasing its circulation in this part of the state, and with that end in view has a corps of solicitors “making” important points in north-central Minnesota, and per- sonally interviewing the residents and telling of the many virtues of the News-Tribune as an up-to-date news medium. There is no gainsaying the fact that the Duluth News-Tribune is one of the very strongest “boosters” of Northern Minnesota at present in the newspaper field. The paper has always conscientiously brought out the facts concerning our agri- cultural and commercial possibilities, and has fought valiantly for the advancement of this entire section, Especially is this true of its atti- tude relative to the adapt-ability of this community for a dairying and crop-raising center, and the efforts February 6th in the high school building, Bemidji, Minn. Those desiring to teach or who hold certificates which expire or are working on extension of time are required to write unless other arrangements have been made to comply with the requirements of the of the paper have brought about much that was desirable. The people of northern Minnesota, irrespective of exact location, owe a debt of allegiance to the News-Tri- bune, and that our people appreciate this fact is being shown by the liberal subscriptions that are being given state department. —W. B. Stewart, County Superintendent, Beltrami County. Program for Examinations for Common School Certificates, February 4, 5, and 6, 1909. Thursday. February 4th. (First Grade Studies) A, M.~8:00 Enrollment. Geometry, 10:15 Physics. P. M.~1:30—Algebra. 3:15—Physical Geography or General History. (Agriculture may be taken at any of above periods, and may be substituted for cither Geometry or Physical E Geography.) Friday February, sth. (Second Grade Studies,) A.M.—8:00 Enrollment. 8:30 Protessional Test. . 9:30 Spelling. Arithmetic. Geography. Composition and Penmanship. Reading. Saturday, February 6th. (Second Grade Studies,) A.M,—8:00 U.S. History. 9:45 English Grammer. Music, Phystology-Hygene. Civics. Drawing. Forged Check for $160. Word was brought down from Kelliher this morning to the effect that a young man was taken trom the train this morning just prior to departure for Funkley and placed under arrest, being charged with forgery. From meager information which was brought down this morning, it appears that a young fellow who had been cooking at the Ross & Ross camps took a blank check from the office of the firm and forged the name of Ross & Ross to a check for $160, later cashing the check at a Kelliher saloon. The forgery was discovered in time to apprehend the forger as he was about to take his leave on this morning’s train. 10:00 Union Gospel Services. The attention of the public is called to the Gospel Services which are being held this evening and each evening this week at 8 o’clock. This is a union service of the churches and we urge christian people to make some sacrifice to be present. There will be a praise service at the opening of each se'rvice, and a brief address. We need your help. Bring a friend with you. M. B. A. Meets Thursday. There will be a regular meeting of the Bemidji Lodge of the M. B, A. Thursday evening in the Odd Fellows hall. Installation of officers and an oyster supper and social session afterward. All members and their invited guests are requested to be present. —C. M. Hammond, President. 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. Those who want special kinds should call early 1and make their selection. to the soliciters for the paper. Tne Duluth News-Tribune is de- serving of every kind consideration at the hands of the people of north- central Minnesota. Next Sunday’s edition of the News™ Tribune will contain a full page which will be devoted to Bemidii, with “cuts” of prominent people of the city and a write-up of the city and the surrounding country. This page is given free of charge. Extra copies of this edition may be secured at Colonel Whittle’s news stand, where there will be a generous supply on hand, -after the Great Northern west-bound train arrives from Duluth Sunday afternoon. Catholic Aid Will Meet. The St. Phillip’s Aid society will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Steenstrup, corner of Ninth street and Minne- sota avenue. Visitors are cordially invited. Contest Case. The witnesses in the contest case of Virgal E. Dyer against Nicholas Burrell, a homesteader living in the vicinity of Gemmell, submitted their evidence yesterday before Clerk of Court Rhoda of this city. Marriage License. The following marriage licenses have been issued by Clerk of Court Rhoda of this city. Andrew Benson to Anna Farden. Ole Galde to Anna Glimsdahl. Dance Thursday. The Bemidji Dancing Club will hold one of its regular dances in the Masonic hall Thursday evening. All members are requested to be present. Horses for Sale. I have a carload of heavy draft horses, weigh from 1300 to 1700 pounds. Inquire of John Wolberg at the Lakeshore Hotel. LABOR LEADERS TO APPEAL Call for Funds for That Purpose De- cided Upon. ‘Washington, Jan. 14.—The appeal from the recent decision of Judge ‘Wright of the District of Columbia su- preme court i1 sentencing -Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison to jail for contempt will be vigorously pressed and a call for funds for that purpose will shortly be issued by the American Federation of Labor. This action was decided upon at a conference here between the execu- tlve council of the federation, now In session here, and former Judge Alton B. Parker of New York, chief counsel for the Federation of Labor. The lat- ter, assisted by local counsel, will immediately begin'the preparation of the appeal. Specific legislation to remedy the conditions brought about by the injunction against the federa- tion because of its action in boycot- ting the Buck Stove and Range com- pany and the contempt proceedings which followed were considered. Hlinois Legislator Dead. Chicago, Jan. 14.—Paul Zaabel, one of the state representatives from the Second senatorial district, died at his home here. He was taken ill at Springfield and at the time of the fight over the speakership he was car- ried into the capitol in order that he might vote fors Speaker Shurtleff, CORONET FOR . AMERICAN GiRL Miss Mills Becomes Countess of Granard Today. WILL BE A QUIET WEDDING Auxiliary Bishop of New York Offi- ciates at Ceremony at New York Home of Bride’s Parents—Bride- groom lIs Roman Catholic and Bride Is Protestant—Four Little Girls Act as Bridesmaids. New York, Jan. 14.—Another Amer- fcan girl of wealth will enter the peerage of Great Britain this after- noon when Miss Beatrice Mills of this city becomes the Countess of Granard by marriage to the Earl of Granard, master of the horse to King Edward. The ceremony will be per- formed at the city house of Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Mills, parents of the bride, at Sixty-ninth street and Fifth avenue. Only relatives and intimate . _EARL OF GRANARD. friends have been asked to the cere- mony, which will be private. The wedding is marked by none of the ostentation that has made great soci- ety functions of former international marriages. Miss Mills is a Protestant and the Earl of Granard is the head of one of the great old Roman Catholic families of Great Britain. Bishop Thomas Francis Cusack, auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of New York, will offi- ciaté' at the ceremony, a dispensation having been obtained. Little Girls as Bridesmaids. Following an old ' English custom the bridesmaids will be little children. They are Miss Ellin Mackay, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Mac- kay; Miss Edith Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Taylor; Miss Alice Astor, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. John Jacob Astor, and Miss Grace Vanderbilt, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. The Hon. Donald Forbes, a younger brother of the Earl of Granard, is the best man. Miss Beatrice Mills is one of the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Mills. Her sister Gladys was married a year ago to Henry Carnegie Phipps, Mrs. Ogden Mills herself was a twin, her sister being Mrs. Cavendish Ben- tinck of England. D. O. Mills, the grandfather of the bride, is the well known banker and philanthropist and one of the wealth- fest men in the United States. Miss Beatrice Mills is tall, graceful and of a blonde type and English in dress and manner. She has had much social success abroad and in this country. SUGAR TRUST ON TRIAL Faces Charge of Defrauding Govern- ment by False Scales. New York, Jan. 14.—The trial of the charges of fraud brought by the federal government against the Amer- ican Sugar Refining company was called before Judge Thomas I Chat- field in the federal district court in Brooklyn today. It is alleged by the government that by means of “fixed” scales the company, which is generally known as “the sugar trust,” and some of its employes defrauded the United States treasury of import duties on raw sugar. : NEW HEAD OF ARMY M. D’S. Colonel Torney Succeeds Brigadier General O’Reilly Today. ‘Washington, Jan. 14—With the re- tirement from active service today of Brigadier General Robert M. O’Reilly, surgeon general of the United States army, Colonel George H. Torney as- sumed the task of looking after the health of Uncle Sam’s soldiers. Colonel Torney was born in Mary- land June 1, 1850, and became an as- sistant surgeon in the army in 1875. He was In command of the Relief during the Spanish-American war and was appointed a deputy surgeon gen- eral in 1903. Bishop McQuaid Critically III. Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 14.—Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid, senior bishop of New York province and bishop of Rochester, it is announced by his physicians, is in a critical condition. He has been ill for nionths and a few ‘weeks ago was supposed to be dying, but rallied. JEW PRESIDENT OF HARVARD Professor Lowell the Choice of the Governing Corporation. Boston, Jan. 14—The corporation of Harvard college sent to the over- seers of the college the name of Ab- bott Lawrence Lowell, professor of the science of government, as their choice as president of the college to pucceed President Charles W. Eliot. Eefore the proceeding of electing a President -is complete the overseers wust ratify the nomination. Under | speedily restored. L5 thélr bylaws thie final vote ¢annot Be taken until seven days have elapsed after the name is officially presented. As the sentiment of Harvard officials has been strongly in favor of Presi- dent Lowell from the time of the an- nouncement of President Eliot’s res- ignation it is belleved that the over- seers will ratify the corporation’s se- lection. Professor Lowell, who is fifty-two years of age, is the son of Augustus Lowell, founder of the Lowell institute of this city, and brother of United States Circuit Judge Francis Lowell and Percival Lowell, the astronomer. SLIGHT QUAKES IN _ ITALY GAUSE PANIG People Feared Repetition of Re- cent Catastrophe. " Rome, Jan. 14—A slight earthquake shock was experienced throughout Lombardy, Venetia and Tuscany. No damage was done and no one was in- jured, but owing to the general un- easiness resulting from the recent visitations in Calabria and Sicily the people for a moment were thrown into a condition bordering on panic. The quake was strongest in Italy at Treviso, sixteen miles north of Venice. ' Venice, Italy, Jan. 14—Two earth shocks were experienced here. The people rushed out from their houses and gathered in the Place of St. Mark and other open squares. There was much excited comment and question- ing, but calm in general was main- tained. No damage was done and this is thought to be due to the fact that the houses of Venice are Wilt on piles. Florence, Italy, Jan. 14.—Several earth shocks were recorded here at intervals of two seconds. The people rushed out from their houses in con- siderable trepidation, fearing a repe- tition of the Messina and Calabria disasters. No damage was done and as the trembling soon ceased calm was restored and the work of the day resumed. Milan, Italy, Jan. 14—An earth shock was felt here, causing consid- erable alarm. People ‘rushed from their houses and congregated in the Cathedral square. There was no repetition of the quake and calm was No damage was done. NOT CAUGHT SHORT IN FLAX Duluth Firm Denies Reported Cause of Suspension, Duluth, Jan. 14.—Watson 8. Moore of the firm of Spencer, Moore & Co., ‘which failed Tuesday, denied that the failure was due to the firm being caught short in flax, which has had a sensational rise of nearly 40 cents a bushel during the last few months. He stated that the firm had not had a trade in flax on its own account for a year or more. Mr. Moore said he was unable to give any details re- garding the extent of the firm’s lia- bilities for a few days. The company is in the hands of an assignee, E. A. Forsythe, and it is “expected that it will resume. 1t was one of the oldest and believed to be one of the strong- est firms on the exchange. HOME OF RAILROAD OFFICIAL IN FLAMES One of Family Dead and Sev- eral Injured. New Haven, Conn,, Jan. 14—In a fire that completely burned the resi- dence of Samuel Higgins, general manager of the New York, New Ha: ven and Hartford raflroad here, his mother, Mrs. Moore, lost her life; his mother-inlaw, Mrs. M. E. Corbin, was probably fatally hurt and his wife, his daughter Isabel, his young son and Mr. Higgins himself barely escaped death in the flames by jump- ing from a second story window. It was as a result of this jump that Mrs, Corbin was fatally hurt. Mrs. and Miss Higgins suffered broken legs and Mr. Higgins was badly bruised. The son escaped with- out injury. A colored cook jumped from a third story window and prob- ably escaped serious injury by reason of two police officers interposing their bodies and breaking the fall. As quickly as possible the injured per- sons were removed to the nearby res- idence of Isaac N. Dann and medical aid summoned. Flathead Indians in Want. Helena, Mont., Jan, 14.—Fred C. Morgan, superintendent of . the Flat- head Indian reservation, recommends that the government take immediate action to save the tribe from starva- tion until the Indians can be moved to some reservation or are allowed land. Mr. Morgah has, asked for orders au- thorizing Colonel Mann of Fort Har- rison to furnish forage for the ponies. Seven Wives Mourn His Death. Ogden, Utah, Jan. 14—Lorin Farr, ploneer of Utah, among the first con- verts to Mormonism, first mayor of Ogden, husband of seven wives and ancestor of 300 children, grandchil- dren and great' grandchildren, was drowned at Utah Hot Springs. It is supposed he was overcome by the heat of the water or fell in a faint. Kills' Husband; Wounds Woman. Muskogee, Okla, Jan. 14—Mrs, Flora Jackson shot and killed her ‘husband, Samuel Jackson, and then, going to the home of Rose Simmons, shot and fatally wounded the Ilatter. Mrs. Jackson, who appears to have been prompted by jealousy, was bound over to the‘district court on a charge of murder. 1 charles s. DOES NOT CLEAR THE SITUATION Break in’ Deadlock in Iili- nois Legislature, STATE VOTE CANVASSED gy Deneen Declared Elected Governor, but Democrats Serve No- tice of Contest in Behalf of Adlai Stevenson—Administration and “In- surgent” Republicans Divided on Many Points. Springfield, 111, Jan, 14.—The dead- lock in the Illinois legislature over the canvass of the vote of the state officers, which has tied up activities in Springfield since last Thursday, ‘was broken when the senators crossed the corridor of the statehouse and took their places in the hall of the house of representatives to witness the canvassing of the returns. The senate took the action on the under- standing amorg themselves that their presence in the house was simply as ‘witnessing the canvass of the returns and was not a joint session which could proceed with a recount. The breaking of the deadlock on the can- vass of the vote does not entirely clear the situation, as there remain many points of difference between the contending forces which have caused turmoil in the legislature since the session opened last week Tuesday. The lines of cleavage between the Shurtleff Republicans and the admin- istration Republicans who attended the Republican caucus are as sharply drawn as ever. The “getting together” on the canvass, however, will permit the completion of the organization of the house and the commencement of the actual work of the legislature, which until the canvass of the votes for state officers was announced could not proceed in its usual business. Serves Notice of Contest. Following the announcement of the canvass of the returns declaring Gov- ernor Deneen and the other Repub- lican state officers elected Represen- tative Lee O'Neil Browne of Ottawa, Democratic leader, was given recog- nition by the speaker for the purpose of serving notice of the contest of the office of governor against Governor Deneen in behalf of Adlai Stevenson. Plans to hold the inaugural next Monday were then taken up and ar- rangements looking to that end were begun. With the inaugural cere- monies over further proceedings in regard to a recount of the votes cast for the governor and his Democratic opponent can take an orderly course. The document filed with the clerk of the house of representatives in the petition for a recount of the votes contained various allegations of fraud- ulent voting in different localities in the state and paid particular atten- tlon to the allegations which concern Cook county, where, the petition al- leges, “there has not been an honest election in twenty years.” . RUSSIAN PRESS IRRITATED Austro-Turkish Settlement Unfavor- ably Commented Upon. St. Petersburg, Jan. 14.—The settle- AAMBERLA COUGH Coughs Colds, CROUP, Whooping Cough ‘This remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. It contains 20 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, i ) For Sale at Barker’s Drug Stere WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED—A good woman cook. Apply afternoon or evening at Star Theatre. FOR SALE. e A A AN AN FOR SALE—One 2-piece mattress, one iron bedstead with brass trim- mings, also spring. Dresser and commode nearly new. $15 if taken this week. Mrs. A. B.Allen. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—Good Jersey cow. Fresh this month. Inquire C. L. Heff- ron, 903 Eleventh St. FOR SALE—Horses, harness, sleds, at my barn in rear of postoffice block. S. P. Hayth. FOR RENT. AN NN FOR RENT:—Furrished rooms. Warm and comfortable. Inquire at 508 Minnesota avenue. MISCELLANEOQUS. PSS stsatstatnt el LY PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30t0 6 p. m. and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell librarian. WANTED—A small furnished home by responsible married couple. Inquire at Berman Emporium. ment between Austria-Hungary and ; Turkey of the Bosnian and Herzego- vinian question is considered here as a reverse for Russian diplomacy. The press is irritated. The foreign office says that the accord is purely a pri- vate one and cannot be regarded as altering the Bosnian problem, which is a Buropean question and can only be arranged through the assent of all the powers. Election Fraud Trials Postponed. Chicago, Jan. 14—Election fraud cases growing out of the primaries of Aug. 8 last will not be tried until after the supreme court has passed on the validity of the direct primaries law. This course was decided upon at a conference of lawyers and judges foterested in the cases. An early de- cision by the upper court is expected. GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Jan. 13.—Wheat—May, $1.07%; July, $1.08%. On track—No. 1 hard, $1.09%; No. 1 Northern, $1. 08%; No. 2 Northern, $1.06% @1.06%; No. 3 Northern, $1.03% @1.05. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Jan. 13.—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.087%; No, 1 Northern, $1.07%; No. 2 Northern, $1.05%; May, $1.07%; July, $1.07. Flax—To arrive and on track, $1.58; May, $1.58%. St. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, Jan. 13.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $5.50@6.50; fair to good, -$4.50@5.25; good to choice, cows and heifers, $4.00@5.00; veals, $5.50@6.50. Hogs—$56.55@6.00. Sheep—Wethers, $6.00@5.50; yearlings, ,$4.50@4.85; spring lambs, $7.00@7.50. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, Jan. 13.—Wheat—May, $1.08; July, 97%c; Sept., 94c. Corn —Jan., h7%c; May, 61% @61%¢c; July, 61% @61%¢c; - Sept.,, 62c. Oats—May, 513 @b1%c; July, 463c; Sept., 39%c. Pork—Jan., $16.50; May, $16.75. - But- ter—Creameries, 22@32c; dairles, 21%@27c. Eggs—31%ec. ' Poultry— Turkeys, 16c; chickens, 13¢; springs, 13%c. Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago; Jan. 13.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.00@7. ‘exans, $4.25 @5.25; West- ern cattle, 0@5.60; - stockers and feedsrs, $3.25@F5.00; cows and heifers, $1.75@5.50; calves, $7.50@9.25. Hogs —Light, $6.45@6.10; ‘mixed, $5.70@ 6.30; heavy, $5.75@6.40; rough, $5.75 @5.90; good to choice heavy, $5.90 @6.40; pigs, $4.40@5.40. Sheep, $3.25 @5.85; yearlings, $6.26@7.25; lambs, $5.25@8.15. e Want Ads FOR FRENTING A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS OR GBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. Pioneer