Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 20, 1909, Page 4

powdes. Received Highest Award World’s Pure Food Exposition Chicago, November, 1907 What does this mean? Tt means that Calumet has seta new Standard in Baking Powder—the standard of the World. Because this award was given to Calumet after thorough tests and experiments, over all other baking Tt means that Calumet is the best baking powder in every particular in the world. And this means that Calumet produces the best, most delicious, lightest, and purest baking of all baking powders. Doesn’t that mean everything to you? AMENDED BY HOUSE BILLS Continued from First Page central committee of two ‘members from each congressional district. Mortgage Registry Tax Law. The mortgage registry tax law is radically amended in a bill by W. C. Bicknell of Morris. Instead of a flat tax of 50 cents per $100 on all mort- gages, this imposes a tax of 1 mill per dollar for each year the mortgage runs, and for a term of five years when the time is not stated. It the mortgage is not satisfied at the time the tax is paid for, then additional tax &t the same rate is imposed for a five- year-term. ‘A gross earnings tax for street rail- ways was introduced by T. FL Tohn- son of Minneapolis. The bill leaves the tax rate blank, and it may be filled in by the committee on taxes. Strect railway companies are classi- fled according to the amount of their earnings, and the rate may be made higher for companies that have lar- iger earnings. Party lines may begin to tighten in the legislature and some of fthe bills for the creation of new bureaus may be fought out on strictly party lines. The Republican senaters met Friday and selected a steering committee of nine members, one from each congres- slonal district, to act as advisors in matters where the welfare of the par- ty is concerned. ‘An indication of this party fight was furnished in the house when Carl ‘Wallace of Minneapolis offered a reso- Iution for a committee of three to go to Madison, Wis., and find out some- thing of the work of the Wisconsin commission since that state passed its public utilitles’ bill. The resolution went over on notice of debate. HORRIBLE GATASTROPHE OCCURRED IN GHICAGO Twenty-Three Men Lost Their Lives in Fire on Crib Anchored in Lake Michigan. Chicago, Jan. 20.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Twenty-three men lost their lives today in a fire which destroyed an which was anchored one and one- half milesfrom the shore of Lake Michigan. Forty-seven people, suffering from burns, cuts or immersion in the icy water into which. they jumped to save their lives, were rescued. The dead are supposed to be im- prisoned in a tunnel under the crib. Their death might have come either from fire, smoke, explosion of dyna- mite stored there, or shutting off of the air pipes through the tunnel, in which the men worked under pressure. intermediate crib, 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. 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 BEMIDJI LODGES HELD JOINT INSTALLATION Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen Held Annual Installation of Offic- ers Last Night. One of the most successful lodge meetings ever had in this city was held last night when the Royal Neighbor and M. W. A. lodges held a joint installation of officers in the L 0. O. F. hall. There was a large crowd in attend- ance and a social session and dance was held after the installation of officers. A splendid lunch was served in the dining room of the hall during the evening. Mrs. Lyda Prebble of this city acted as installing officer for the Royal Neighbors and Mrs. O. ]J. Weekly, of the Rose Camp lodge of Buffalo, Minn., as ceremonial mar- shall. The following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Elsie Atwood, oracle; Mary Mc- Cawley, past-oracle: Ella Barret, vice-oracle; Clara Carlyle, chancellor Pearl Marin, recorder; Agnes Jack- son, receiver; Clara McTaggart, mar- shal; Lyda Prebble, assistant mar- shal; Amanda Carlson, inner sentin- al; Ellen Carrol, outside sentinel. For the Woodmen the following men were placed in office by E. W. Hanna, who acted as installing offi- cer: V. C., J. M. Stafford; W. A., W. J. McCawley; banker, Frank Wagner; clerk, J. P. Lahr; escort, J. C. Cobb; watchman, F. L. Bursley; sentry, J. M. Neuman; manager, P. L. Fou- coult. A Snap in Pipes. We have quite 2 “number of meer- schaum pipes on hand which we are going to sell cheap, this week only. Pipes worth from $4.00 up, sale price $2.50. Every pipe guaranteed. Stewart’s Confectionery. New England Supper. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will give a New England Supper at the I. O. O. F. hall Friday evening, January 22. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 8:00. Wanted an Agent. Highest cash paid weekly with part expenses. Home territory. Out- fit free. A good chance for you. Write The Hawks Nursery Co., Wauwatosa, Wis. Psychology of Broken Jaws. It might be a bit of a strange fact, but you would be astonished to see the broken jaws which are presented at free institntions on holidays—elec- tlon day, New Year's day and the Fourth of July. A great number of fractured jaws are the result of uar- rels among the very lowest classes. It surprises me that the number of bro- ken jaws is not on the increase on ac- count of the heated newspaper discus- sions that we are constantly having on various topics of the day. It has been said that were it not for the mouth .nine-tenths of the gossip and the mischief of the world would be prevented. And very often were it not for the mouth there would be -~ broken jaws.—D. B. Breundlich in New York Medical Journal. Shooting Stars. When a shooting star breaks into flame in our atmosphere the residuum of the combustion remains in the air and can be found in what is known as atmospheric dust. The virgin snow of the polar regions was often seen to be spotted with traces of dust which con- tained particles of iron. Like particles are found on church towers and else- ‘where. Among the minute bodles that dance in the sun’s rays there are cer- tainly particles of shooting stars, Showing Him How. “You young scoundrel,” sald the fa- ther, seizing his disobedient son by the hair, “I'll show you how to treat your mother!” And he gave him several bangs on want special kinds should call early and make their selection. o) the ears and then shook him until his }mjr began to fall out. INTIAL BALLOT Yote for [llinois Semator Without Result. HOPKINS (IN THE LEAD Present Incumbent Secures Majority in the Senate, but Fails to Secure Necessary Number In the House. Unger the Constitution the Election Will Now Proceed in Joint Assem- bly of Houses. Springfield, I, Jan. 20.—Senator Albert J. Hopkins was the choice of the senate of the Forty-sixth Illinois general assembly for United States senator, recelving 26 votes, which is & majority in the upper branch, but no one secured a majority in the house, with the result that under the constitution the election of a senator will proceed in joint assembly of bouses. The total vote in the separate houses follows: Honkins 87, Foss 25, Stringer 76, Mason 6 and Shurtleff 3. The vote for Shurtleff was cast by house members, although he was ot formally placed in nomination in either branch. The action of the speaker’s colleagues was- received with cheers and applause. When the result of the ballot had been declared in the house Speaker Shurtleff direct- ed the clerk to record it in the jour- nal, no choice having been reached. ‘With the announcement of the re- sult of the ballot taken in the senate Lieutenant Governor Oglesby declared Senator Hopkins to be the choice of the senate for United States senator. In both the house and the senate a call for a caucus of the Republican members of the legislature was an- nounced as the members were leaving their seats for the day. The call is signed by Semator H. M. Dunlap, chairman of the Republican caucus committee ip the senate, and Morton D. Hull, chairman of the Republican house caucus that was held prior to the election of a speaker. NORTH DAKOTA SENATOR M. N. Johnson, Republican Primary Nominee, Elected. Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 20.—A ballot for United States senator to succeed H. C. Hansbrough was taken in each house. Former Congressmau M. N. Johnson received the entire Repub- lican vote of both houses, which as- sures his election, 129 to 18. The Democrats, eight in the senate and seven in the bouse, voted for State Senator J. L. Cashel, both Johnson and Cashel being nominees of state- wide primary. Whitcher, Democratic senator, voted for Jobnson. COE 1. CRAWFORD, CHOSEN United States Senator South Dakota. Pierre, 8. D., Jan. 20.—In the state senate thirty-nine Republican votes were cast for Coe I Crawford, the Republican primary selection for United States senator. Six Democrats voted for Andrew E. Lee, who was the Democratic nominee for governor. In the house ninety-five Republican votes were cast for Crawford and nine Democratic votes for Lee. This in- sures Crawford's election in joint ses- sion, Elected in Senator Gore Re-Elected. Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 20.—The house and senate voted separately for Unit- ed States senator. Both houses are overwhelmingly Democratic and Unit- ed States Senator Thomas P. Gore, Democrat, received the straight party vote. The Republican minority vote was cast for Dennis T. Flynn of Okla- homa City, formerly delegate in ocon- gress for the territory of Oklahoma. Chamberlain Elected In Oregon. Salem, Ore, Jan. 20.—Governor George E. Chamberlain was elected United States senator on the first bal- lot to succeed Senator Charles W. Fulton. Chamberlain, a Democrat, se- cured the popular endorsement at the recent election and was elected by the legislature, although that body is Republican. Hnghu' Succeeds Teller. Denver, Jan. 20.—James J. Hughes, Jr, of Denver was elected United lature to succeed Henry M. Teller. Mr. Hughes received the full Demo- cratic party vote in both houses. 1States senator by the Colorado legis- Cummins Gets Six-Year Term. Des Moines, Jan. 20.—By a vote of 112 to 40 Albert B. Cummins was elected to a six years’ term in the United States senate over Claude R. Porter, Democrat. Gas Leak Causes Explosion. Portsmouth, O., Jan. 20.—Fire Chief Fred Goltz; Joseph Frontz, member of the board of public service; Fire- men Ed Danier, Cyrus Rose and Thomas Mark were more or less in- jured in a gas explosion that tore up a street intersection on one of the principal corners of this city. The. explosion occurred while workmen were hunting for a gas leak in a fire cistern. \ ON FISHERIES - QUESTION Important Conferences to Be Held at. Washington. ‘Washington, Jan. 20.—During the present week, beginning probably Thursday, important conferences will be held between the state department officials, Ambassador James Bryce of (reat Britain, Attorney General Kent, epresenting the premier of New- undland, and A. B. Aylesworth, Ca- padian minister of justice, on the Newfoundiand fisherles __ question, 7 which 18716 be referri:a to The Hague for arbitration. Secretary Root ahd the British am- bassador have agreed on the terms of the questions to be submitted, but they have not yet received the ap- proval of the Canadian and New- foundland governments. The goints at {ssue touch the rights of American fshermen in the waters of British North America under the treaty of 1818. The American authorities are anxious to-get the fisheries treaty ratified by the senate at the present session, this' heing necessary before the disputed questlons can be sub- mitted to The Hague court. INDIANA ELECTS DEMOCRAT Shively Chosen Senator From the Hoosier State. Indianapolis, Jan. 20.—Obeying the mandate of the joint caucus the Dem- ocratic members of the state senate and house of representatives voted today to elect Benjamin F. Shively senator of the United States from:In- diana. As the Democrats have a ma- Jority of sixteen on joint ballot of the two houses Mr. Shively was declared elected. He had a majority of the votes cast yesterday in the house, which is Democratic, but the senate, BENJAMIN F, SHIVELY. with a Republican majority of four, endorsed Senator Hemenway's ac- tions in the senate by voting to return him. It was a purely complimentary vote, the joint ballot being the. only effective proceeding according to law. Mr. Shively is a lawyer of South Bend and has been prominent in In- diana Democratic politics for many years. He ran for governor in 1896 and several times has received the complimentary vote of his party asso- clates in the legislature when a Unit- ed States senator was elected. He served in the Forty-eighth, Fiftieth, Fifty-first and {Fifty-second congresses. GRAND JURY HEARS SEVERAL WITNESSES Inquiry Into Alleged Canal Linl at Washington. Washington, Jan. 20.—Proceeding with its inquiry Into the alleged libel ot the United States government and several individuals in connection with the Panama canal purchase the fed- eral grand jury heard a number of witnesses. Douglas Robinson, the president’s brother-in-law, and Charles P. Taft, the brother of the president- elect, were the most important wit- nesses. Their testimony was very brief and both declined to make any statement. A number of correspond- ents and newsdedlers were heard, the testimony- merely going to establish the fact that the New York World and the Indianapolis News maintained bureaus in hington and that the papers were sold for general distribu- tion here. ‘When the’ grand jury adjourned a number of witnesses. were yet to be examined. IN SUPPOSED LIBEL SUIT Briefs Submitted in Effort to Quash Subpoenaes. New 'York, Jan. 20.—With both the complainant and the defendant in the main’ issue involved still unidentified Judge Ward, in the United States cir- cuit court here, received briefs from the attorneys who are engaged in a preliminary skirmish here over what are believed to be criminal ‘libel pro- ceedings by the federal government ag the result of newspaper statements in connection with the Panama canal purchase. Thé fight began in ‘the federal courts here Monday when attorneys for the New ¥ork World asked Judge ‘Ward te quash subpoenaes which had been served upon two of its employes to appear before the federal grand jury for examination. The nature of the proceedings was not specified and on this ground the validity of the subpoenaes was. contested. The briefs filed followed extended argument be- tore Judge Ward. Decision was re- served. White Girl Remarries Chinaman. Livingstone, Ala, Jan. 20.—Lum Jack, a Chinaman, and Miss Alice Pat- ton of Meridian, Miss., have been mar- ried here. Ten days ago the couple were married at Meridian, Miss., but the courts set the marriage aside. Lum and his bride came to Alabama, where the laws.do not prevent such a union, and tried it over again. The couple returned to Meridian, where the groom has a laundry. Assistant_Secretary of State, ‘Washington, Jan, 20.—The president has nominated John Callan O'Laugh- lin of this city, now. secretary of the Tokio exposition commission and prominent newspaper and magazine writer, to be assistant secretary of state, succeeding Robert Bacon, who ‘becomes secretary of state. —— P FOR SETTLEMENT OF DIFFERENCES American-Yenezuelan Proto- col Agreed Upon. AWAITS ROOT'S APPROVAL 4 As at Present Drawn Document Pro vides for Arbitration of Matters In Dispute After a Stipulated Time, Failing Previous Agreement by In: dividual Claimants and the Venezu elan Government. Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 20.—A protocol for the settlement of the disputes between the United States and Venezuela has been practically agreed upon by W. L Buchanan, the special commissioner of the United States, who came to Caracas several weeks ago for the purpose'of settling the difficulties of the two govern: ments, and the Gomez administration The protocol in its present form provides for arbitration after a stipu- lated time, failing previous agreement by the individual claimants and th¢ Venezuelan government. The final form of the protocol is awaiting the consent of Secretary of State Root to certain modifications in the claim of the New York and Ber mudez Asphalt company. Rudolf Dolge, the local representa tive of the Orinoco corporation, oné of the claimants, has oabled the com: pany to send to Caracas an attorney to aid him in a settlement. 1t is probable that President Gomez will give a banquet at the.Miraflores palace in honor of Mr. Buchanan after the signing of the protocol. The settlement of the matters in controversy between the United States and Venezuela is the first striking development in Venezuela’s relations with foreign powers to fol- low the downfall of Cipriano Castro and the installation of Juan Vicente Gomez as president of the republic. BITTEN BY A PET DOG John W. Gates and Members of Fam- ily May Get Hydrophobia. El Paso, Tex.,, Jan. 20.—Possibility of hydrophobia, the result of having been scratched and bitten by a pet dog, is giving serious concern to John W. Gates and also to his wife and others. When Mr. Gates passed through EI Paso in his private car bound for Pasadena, Cal., to visit his son he re- ceived a telegram to isolate his pet Boston bull pup carried on the car with him, as three dogs at his Port Arthur home that had been bitten by a tramp cur dog at the same time Mr. Gates’ bull terrier was bitten had de- veloped hydrophobia. Mr. Gates, Mrs. Gates and others of the party have frequently been scratched and bitten by the animal in play while en route. KILLS WIFE AND HIMSELF 8ix Children Made Orphans by Act of Father. Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 20.—John Bentley, a farmer living on a claim near St. John, N. D, killed his wife and himself as a result of a quarrel The couple had been separated, but were living together to hold down a claim. The husband entered the house and cut his wife’s throat with a razor in the presence of thelr six children, ranging in age from six to thirteen years. He then cut his own throat with the same instrument. The wite dled immediately, but the hus- band lived a few hours. The crime was discovered by peopls passing, who heard the children screaming and made an investigation. KIERAN 1S AGAIN MISSING Fails to Reach New York as He Had Promised. New. York, Jan. 20.—Patrick J. Kie- ran, for whom the police of every city of the country have been searching since Dec. 9 because of his alleged high finance methods in managing the Fidelity Funding company and who surrendered to the police of Pittsburg Monday night, did not arrive here as he told the police he intended. The conductor of the Pennsylvania train said he had no passenger anm- swering Kieran’s description. Work of Black Hand Gang. Scranton, Pa., 'Jan. 20.—The maca- roni factory of Nicholas Fazio in this city was blown up by dynamite, pre- sumably by a “Black Hand” gang, the front of the building being wrecked. Fazio and his family ‘and four em- ployes who occupied rooms over the factory were thrown from their beds and buried In wreckage, but escaped serfous injury. Windows were blown out of the Arlington hotel and several adjoining buildings. Accused of Train Robbery. Helena, Mont, Jan. 20.—George Frankhauser, alleged Great Northern train robber, was placed on trial here. Great difficulty is being experienced by the federal authorities in obtain- ing a jury because of the great no torlety of the casse. Frankhauser is accused of having participated in the robbing of the Great Northern train at Spokane of $40,000. PRESIDENT ASKS DELAY Desires to Be Heard on California Anti-Japanese Legislation.- Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 20.—The Bacramento Union says: President. Roosevelt has taken a hand in the anti-Japanese legislation now before the California legislature and ‘has asked the governor to take steps to have all legislation held up antil the president can be heard in the matter. In a telegram sent Satur- 4ay this request was embodied and & | RAILROAD WATCHES 1 Ham) \ The Largest Stock of Dlamonds and Watches and the Finest Equipped orkshop In Northern Minnesota. We buy direct from the manufacturer and save you the Middle Man’s Profit. Mail orders receive prompt and careful attention. Prices given on any grade or make of watch upon request. Watch Inspectors for M. & I. and B. F. & I. F. Railways CGEO. T. BAKER & CO. Located In City Drug Store 116 Third Street Near the Lake letter 1s en Toute to “Sacramento which will give the chief executive’s views and wishes in the matter of legislation against the “little brown man.” Governor Gillett telegraphed In reply that he has caused the bills to be held up until he can hear fur- ther from the president. The Drew measure prevents owner- ship of property for more than seven years by aliens and this measure was reported out of committee favorably and was to have passed through the assembly. It was held up pending the arrival of the president’s letter. FLAMES BREAK QUT ANEW AT MESSINA Odor of Burning Flesh Mingled With the Smoke. Messina, Jan. 20.—A serious fire broke out here among the ruins of the earthquake wrecked city. The re- mains of the Pennesi palace fell in and added to the conflagration. The flames are spreading in spite of the work of the soldiers to control them and the situation is serious. An odor of burning flesh is mingled with the smoke and it is feared that persons still alive are being consumed. The flames had their center in the Pennesl paiace; but soon spread over the ruins of the city hall and the Bank of Ttaly. The heat was very great. The alarm was sounded on bugles, while the war- ships in the harbor blew their fog- borns and soldiers and sailors were burried to the scenc in large numbers. No victims of the flames yet have been reported. The Duke of Genoa made an heroic rescue of a demented woman who in- sisted upon forcing her way into a burning pile of ruins to save her hus- band; whom she declared was being burned alive. He dragged her back from the flames and eyewltnesses de- eolarg he almost lost his own life in so doing. G QUAKE IN ASIATIC TURKEY Considerable Damage and Some Loss of Life. Smyrna,. Aslatic Turkey, Jan. 20.— A sharp earthquake was experienced here, but there was no local damage. Reports received here from Phocaea, twenty-five miles to the northwest, say that a number of houses fell and that three persons were killed. Build- ings were damaged in other towns. The battleships Louisiana and Vir- ginia are at present in this harbor. Plan Big Paper Plant. Wausau, Wis.,, Jan. 20.—The Mara- thon Paper Mills company is in pro- cess of formation here with a capital stock of §760,000 and will build paper mills at Rothschild, near here, where a site for a dam has been secured, and will employ 350 men. Work will begin at once and it is expected the plant will be finished and in opera- tion by May, 1910. Disposition of Willett’s” Speech. ‘Washington, Jan. 20.—A resolution offered by Representative Hughes of West Virginia, providing for a special committee to report what disposition should be made of the speech made in the house by Representative Wil lett (N. Y.), attacking the president, was passed by the house of represen- Mtives. - Final Hearing In OIil Case. Chicago, Jan, 20.—Hearing of testl- mony in the suit brought by the. United - States government to dissolve the Standard Oil company of New Jer sey was resumed before Spectal Ex- aminer Franklin Ferriss. here. The Chicago hearing will conclude the tak- ing of testimony in the case, after which it will be submitted to four judges of the United States cirouit court sitting in St. Louis. . A Parting 8hot. g Group of Shoeblacks (In chorus)— Bhine, sir; shine? Seedy Masher (Ir- ritably)—No, confound you all; no. One of Them—Cut the fringe off your trou- Jers same time, sir. WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short . mnotice. FOR SALE—Horses, harness, sleds, at my barn in rear of postoffice block. S. P. Hayth. FOR SALE—VYoke of oxen and har- ness. Inquaire John Wallace, 304 3rd St. FOR SALE—Good buffalo fur coat. Inquire at Bemidji Tailering Co. FOR RENT. WANTED TO LET—A complete- ly furnished house. Would take board as part rent. 609 Bemidji Ave. TO RENT—Two nicely furnished rooms. 609 Bemidji Ave. MISCELLANEOUS. 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 B sery Stock. Pay weekly. Hustling agents can make : good money. Write for terms. St, John Nursery Co., Fairmont, Minn, YOU OWE it to your family; a means of instant, certain and inexpensive communication wita the outside world. 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