Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 27, 1909, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER A A A A A A AN AN NS PUBLISHED AVERY AFTERNOON. BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J./PRYOR. AN NN A Entered in the postofice at Bemidii. Minn., a8 second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM NEW TONNAGE TAX MEASURE Introduced in House by Bjorge ‘ of Lake Park. PUT A STOP TO TREATING Iver S. Lee of Glenwood Presents a Bill to Abolish Practice of Treating In Saloons—Minneapolis Man Would Prohibit Use of Slot Machines. Number of Employes on Trains Pre- scribed. St. Paul, Jan. 26—Mr. Bjorge of Lake Park introduced his second ton- nage tax bill in the house at this ses- sion and his latest bill differs greatly from the one he introduced the first week of the session. The new bill does away with the ad valorem tax for state purposes entirely and classi- fies ores into four classes. Those that have 48 per cent or less of metalic ore pay a tonnage tax of 2 cents, those having 49 to 53 per cent pay 3 cents a ton, those having 54 to 58 per cent pay 4 cents a ton and those having 59 or more 5 cents a ton. His first bill provided a straight 5- cent tax on all ores with more than 49 per cent and left all ores with less than that amount to be taxed as they are at present. Special inducements to wear cloth- Ing “colored or shaped” like deer will be made if a bill introduced by Bur- dette Thayer of Spring Valley passes. The law passed four years ago made 1t manslaughter to kill a person mis- taken for a deer, but Thayer’s bill amends that so that if the person shot was dressed in clothing which made him resemble a deer, the per- son shooting him shall be excepted from the law. A peddlers’ license bill was intro- duced by Donald Robertson of Argyle, who introduced that bill two years ago. "His bill requires a license cost- ing $100 for venders with automobiles or two-horse vehicles, $75 for one- horse vehicles, $25 for push carts, bi- cycles or similar carts and $10 for peddlers carrying their pack. Two Bills for Good Morals. Two bills for good morals were in- troduced. A bill by Carl Wallace of Minneapolis would prohibit slot ma- chines and provides a penalty of $50 to $100 or thirty days in jail for any one running any such device, and about three times as large a penalty for a second offense. Iver J. Lee of Glenwood had a bill to prohibit treat- ing. The penalty is $5 to $10 for any one who either treats or accepts a treat in a saloon or for a saloonkeep- er who permits treating. Double pen- nlties are provided for the second of- fense. The number of employes on railroad trains 1s prescribed in a bill by J. A. ‘A. Burnquist of St. Paul. On passen- ger train of five cars or more there must be at least five men and on trains of four or less four men. Freight trains with thirty-five cars or more must have six men and trains with less than thirty-five cars must have five men. Switch engineg must have five employes and engines running “light” must have at least three. J. F. Rosenwald of Madison intro- duced a bill “to prohibit unfair com- petition and prohibit discrimination.” Ary firm which has estblishments in several places and cuts prices in one place to drive out competitors may be stopped from doing business nmi pay fines beside. P. H. McGarry of Walker introduced three bills relating to different county officers and providing that deputies In each of these offices must have their oaths of office placed on record. A constitutional amendment for women suffrage was introduced by J. N. Johnson of Canby. A state board of naturopathic ex- aminers is created in a bill by George Denzer of Le Sueur. This board is to consist of five members, and is to ex- amine and license those who practice medical electricity, phiropractice, psycho-therapy and scientific massage. Amends Primary Election Law. The section of the primary election law under which candidates for of- fices which bring no remuneration may. flle without paying a fee, is knocked out in a bill introduced by Frank Nimmocks of Minneapolis. His bill makes the fee the same for all offices, as he says that at present many people wanting a little notoriety file because they do not have to pay any fee. A horseshoeing bill was Introduced by T. Brady of St. Paul. It provides for a board of examiners of one from each congressional district, who must conduct examinations in each district and license competent horseshoers. Those who have had three years’ practice may be admitted without ex- amination. John Stenee of Le Sueur introduced & bill authorizing countles to spend money to advertise their resources. A tax of not exceeding one mill may be fevied for this purpose. ! Countles of 150,000 or over may spend $50,000 a year for the improve- ment of lakes lylng wholly or nearly #0 within their borders if a bill intro- duced ' by Carl Wallace .and John Goodspeed of Minneapolis should pass. B. H. Lobeck’s bill restoring the peualty for partaking in charlvaris which existed before the code: went into effect, was killed double quick by the huuue. A I I ITISH WORKERS' DEMANDS ilcasures Advocated by Labor Party, Now in Convention. Portsmouth, Eng, Jan. 27.—The ninth annual meeting of the Labor party of Great Britain, which assem- bled_here today, will discuss matters of importance to the working people of this country and to those i other lands who are interested in measures looking to their advancement. The Labor party hag thirty-one represen- tatives in parliament and it was largely due to their efforts that the old age pension law, which went into effect Jan. 1, was enacted. Among the proposals to be’ dis- cussed at the meeting or convention, as it would be called in the United States, is one fixing the old age pen- sion limit at fifty-five years and grant- ing pensions to physically incapaci- tated workers at the age of thirty. To provide the necessary funds it is proposed that an income tax of 2 shillings in the pound be levied on in- comes of £20,000, 3 shillings on in- comes of £30,000 and corresponding rates up to £200,000, beyond which all incomes shall be confiscated to the state, James R. MacDonald, member of parllament for Leicester, the secre- tary of the Labor party, will submit resolutions including demands for the special taxation of state conferred monopolies, increased estate and legacy duties and a substantial be- ginning of the taxation of land val- ues. Other resolutions will demand state insurance for workmen, the maintenance of school children, a universal seven-hour day, the nation- alization of land, ‘railways, mines and hospitals, a minimum universal wage of 30 shillings a week and a universal adult franchise for males and females. OKLAHOMA TOWN - LOT PROBE OPENS Predicted That Prominent Men Will Be Indicted. Muskogee, Okla.,, Jan. 27.—Special interest attaches to the sitting of the federal grand jury here to investigate the alleged town lot frauds by reason of the implication of the governer, Charles N. Haskell, in the investiga* tion. He, in turn, declares the entire matter is due to the enmity of Will- fam R. Hearst. This ramification of the case is an echo of the presiden- tial campaign of last year. In the years 1900 and 1801 a large number of lots were disposed of to purchasers, who registered their names with the movement in much the same manner as when land is “Bomesteaded.” Federal authorities now claim that unscrupulous men scheduled the names of a number of “dummies” and thus obtained titles to a number of lots when they were entitled to but one. About two hun- dred gnd fifty persons whose names are said to have been used in this manner are. now here, having been subpoenaed by the government from Texas, Ohio, West Virginia, Tennes- see, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Missourl, Virginia and Arkansas. They are ex- pected to testify as to what part they had in the registering of their names in applying for land. It is confidently expected by many that several men “high up” in local affairs will be hit by the investiza- tion. OPPOSITION TURNED DOWN House Allows Use of Pension Building for Inaugural Ball. Washington, Jan. 26.—The fight over the use of the pension building for the inaugural ball was renewed in the house of representatives. Mr. Sims (Tenn.), as he had done when the resolution was up two weeks ago, led the opposition. The supporters of the proposition, however, were too-numerous and the necessary authority was granted. Many Democrats voted with the Re- publicans, while a handful of the lat- ter aligned themselves with the oppo- sition, GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Jan. 26.—Wheat—May, $1.085% @1.06%; July, $1.07%. On traok—No. 1 hard, $1.08%; No. 1 Northern, $1.08%; No. 2 Northern, $1.06@1.07; No. 8 Northern, $1.08% @1.05. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Jan. 26.—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.067%; No. $1.03%; May, $1.06%; July, $1.06%. Flax—To arrive, on track, May and July, $1.68%; Oct., $1.85%. St. Paul Union Stock Yards, St. Paul, Jan. 26.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $6.50@6.50; fair to good, $6.00@5.50; good to choice cows and heifers, $4.50@5.50; veals, $5.50@86.50, Hogs—3$5.60@6.25. Sheep—Wethers, $5.25@6.50; yearlings, —$6.00@6.85; lambs, $7.25@7.60. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Ohicago, Jan. 36.—Wheat—May, $1.0814; July, 96%@96%c; Sept., 9834¢; Dec., 94%c.. Corn—May, 624 @623c; July, 62%c; Sept, 62%c. Oats—May, 51%c; July, 46%c; Sept., 88%c. Pork—Jan, $16.90; May, $16. 97%; July, $17.00. Butter—Creamer- les, 22@28c; dairies, 21% @26c. Eggs —29c. Poultry—Turkeys, 16¢; chick- ens, 1115¢; springs, 18%4¢. Chicago Union Steck Yards. Chicago, Jan. 26.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.10@7.00; Texans, $4.20@4.90; West- ern cattle, $3.85@5.50; stockers and feeders, $3.16@5.16; cows and heifers, $1.85@6:40; calves, $5.50@7.25. : Hogs| —Light, $5.65@6.30; mixed, ;ssso 6.50; heavy, $5.90@6:6B} rough, $5:90 @6.05; good to choice heavy, $6.05; Dpigs, $4.60@5.60. .75; yearlltigs, § 1001.00, @7.76.- 1 Northern, $1.05% ;' No. 2 Northern, |’ rowdln. © M, raglon'u three sons hud married and gone to settle down in different parts of the country. One day he re- celved this telegram from the eldest: . You have a grandson. Fine boy. Ten pounds. GEORGE. Mr. Pogson answered it at once: Good! - Buy finest baby carriage you can find and send bill to me. = 5 A In due time the bill came. It called for $85, and he sent his check for the amount. ‘ A few weeks Jdater his second son sent him this dispatch: You are the grandparent of a fine boy. Not welghed yet, but a bouncer. - HENRY. To this he responded: Glad to hear it. Buy good, serviceable ‘baby carriage and forward bill to me. Promptly came the bill. It was for $25, and he paid-it. Ten days elapsed, and then came a dispatch from the third son to this effect: You have another grandson. Large, fine boy. Named for you.- ALBERT. Mr. Pogson’s response to this was as follows: Al right, but looks like crowding me. Am sending $12.50. Buy baby carriage with it FATHER, —Youth’s Companion. Nery Lucky. The following is a genuine essay by a ten-year-old boy: - “My life has been a very lucky one. ‘When I was three years old I fell downstairs and cut my head. When I was five years old I was looking at some hens, and a dog bit my leg. ‘When I was eight I went with my brother in the trap, and the horse fell and threw us out of the trap; my brother lit on his feet, and I Ht on the horse’s back, Last year I was play- ing, and I ran into a surrey and cut my eyebrow, and it has left a mark. One day I went into the slaughter house, and a big sheep ran after me and knocked me down. I have had a happy life.” - This cheerful acceptance of what are usually regarded as the ills of life re- minds the writer of an old school- fellow who took part in the fight at Blandslaagte at the beginning of the South African war. After the engage- ment he was taken to the hospital at Pletermaritzburg. As soon as he was able he wrote home and sent his peo- ple the tunic he had worn in the battle. “You will see,” he wrote, “that there are eleven bullet holes in it, but I was awfully lucky. Only six of-them hit me.”—Cleveland Leader. Ben Franklin's Keenness. Two incidents recall the keenness and the thoroughness—the great twin abllities, to see and to utilize—of Ben Franklin, One day he chanced to ob- serve a lady in the possession of an imported whisk broom. With his usual interest and careful consideration he examined it as a novelty. He discov- ered on the brush of the broom a seed, which he carefully removed. Present- ly he planted it, and the growth from this seed was the first crop of broom corn in this country. Again one day when Dr. Franklin was walking by Dock creek he saw stuck in the mud a wickerwork basket, which had sprouted. Carefully he fished out the basket and carefully took it apart. He gave cuttings to his friend, Mr. Charles. Norris, who planted the twigs in his garden, where they grew to great size. and, as Franklin had foreseen, proved of great commercial value, Found a Better Place. ‘Mark Twain said: Once when I was going out to visit some friends I told George, my negro servant, to lock the house and put the key under a certain stone near the steps. He agreed to do so. It was late at night when I re- turned. I went to the stone under which the key was supposed -to have been hidden. It was gonme. I hunted around for about fifteen minutes, but still no key. Finally I went to George’s house—he roomed outside— and rapped vigorously upon the door. A Dblack head, which I had no dif- ficulty in recognizing as George’s, pop- ped out of an upstairs window. “Where did you put that key, you- black rascal?”’ I roared. “Oh, massa,” answered George, “I found a better place for it!” It Ignited. Little Rollis, four years old, came to. the table, where we had tomato soup, of which he is very fond. Being very hungry, he could not wait for it to cool, but hastily ate two or three: spoonfuls; then, laying down his spoon, |, he exclaimed, “My goodness, that soup 18 50 hot it makes sparks all down me.” ~—Delineator. . Why He Was Mad. Stubb—What’s the: trouble with: the ‘writer’s husband? He looks angry enough to chew tacks. Penn—And he ls. She dedicated her latest book to fi;n‘ Stubb—Gracious! - I should con- er that a compliment. Penn—Not ir you knew the title of the book. It is “Wild Animals'I Have Met.”—Chi- cago News. Proved It. “What started the riot at the per- formance of ‘Hamlet’ last night?’ “Why, Hamlet held the skull and said: ‘Alas, poor Yorick! You are not #he only deadhead in the house.’” The Miasing Part. Mrs. Boardem—How do you find the chicken soup, Mr. Boarder? Mr. Board- er—I have no difficulty in finding the Soup, madam, but I am inclined. to. think tite chicken will prove an alibf. Talk not of a good life; but let thy good life talk—Sechiller, .. : They turned out to be yellow willows | akor Endures. 5 mp speaker has ‘and many .unpleasant ices, ~Aiparty of ns went down lnto thie heart of the east side.of New York one night\with a politician. some- what hand!enpped by his wealth and socinl position, whomevertheless elect- ed to go to the doubtful district per- sonally, At a street)corner a bunting draped cart awalted him, and, climbing to the tallboard of:this, he began tell- Ing the ragged anfllence in well round- ed perfods how they should vote and Why. A few jeers began to crop from the tolerance of the crowd. The jeers galned volume.. He was told to “Aw, ‘shet: upl” “Close your head!” “Say, give us a drink; your talk.makes us tirsty.” . Somewhat disconcerted, but Root tsuntns RESIGNATION | “Robert aaoon to Succeed Him ~ retary of State, - - ‘Washington, Jan. 26—Becretary of State Root has tendered to President Roosevelt his resignation, effective on Jualification of his successor, Robert Bacon, whose nomination, along with' that of J. C. O'Loughlin to be assiat-' ant secretary of state in place of Mr. Bacon, was sent to the genate. TRYING TO SAVE THE HUB Famous Evangelists Begln Great Re- ligious Meetings There. Boston, Jan. 26.—Two of America’s “Sunktst” Oranges uicy “Sunkist” l..emons ‘The orange gflflu at ‘Sunny- California fruit tl:m the present crop. And the ehoicelt yuld o( have been Iabeled #Sunkist.” Rich, golden mobeu of sweeth: Wi s and lemon: ess. : hen. ‘buj t upon the best, The*Snnkist” brands emm mdame ‘common varieties. Sweet still detemlned to finish his' speech, he was continuing when something hurtled past his head and splashed gently onthe floor of the cart. An- other something and another followed, and every one was dodging decadent tomatoes until, it becoming impossible to hear a _shout above the jeers and most famous' religious’ workers, the Rev. J. Wilbur. Chapman and Charles M. Alexander, will begin here today a series’ of simultaneous evangelistic meetings that are expected to reap a large harvest of souls. The preaching Will be done by Dr. Chapman and Mr. Alexander will be in charge of the musical side of the work. Always look for the name “Sunkist” on the box, It stands for the finest quality in i’-m'nnges and lemons. It is there for your protection. It insures carefully selected fruit. 7% The California Fruit Growers' Ex¢ devote their energy. ‘ambition and money to the cultiyation: of this brand. They are the richest in flayor, the firmest and the juiciest. Truly sun-kissed. Tree-Ripened and Hand-Picked Rat “Sunkist” s for-health. To see them is to want them. To taste them is to want mor }’ them on your table at all times. laughter of the voters, the horses were started forward out of the soft, red bombardment and the district left to Dr. Chapman {s.the executive secre- tary of the Presbyterian general as- Use “Sunkist lemy or flnnflnz and for lemonade, its own political sins.—John R. Win- sembly’s committee on evangelistic ‘work. Mr. Alexander is the author of chell in- Metropolitan Magazine. Why He Did the Washing. A man came up out of one of the little roof houses ‘across from the wo- man’s window with a big basket of clothes, - He was. followed by two small boys, carrying more clothes and clothespins. The man put the basket of clothes down and began to sort them out preparatery to hanglng them on the line. The boys helped, handing him the clothespins and some small pleces, one at a tlme. They were a long while hanging: out the clothes be- cause of thelr awkwardness. It was evidently work they were unaccustomed to, but at last it wus finished, and the boys went down Into the little roof house, ‘leaving the man on the roof. He stood for a moment locking at the clothes, then, going over to a parapet; sat down between two tall ‘chimneys. The woman could see him from her window lean against.one of the ¢him- neys and by and by throw his arm across his eyes. She found .out afterward that his wife had died the week before.—New York Press. Only a Misunderstanding. Several years ago in a well known ‘wholesale house in a big manufactur- Ing town an old bachelor bookkeeper, who had been many years with the firm, suddenly announced that he was to be married. The partners gaye him a week’s holi- day, and his fellow clerks raised a- little purse and presented it to pay the expenses of his'wedding trip. A couple of days after the wedding one of the members of the firm went down to a seaside resort, and there, lounging about the parade and appar- ently enjoying himself immensely, he saw his recently married old book- keeper, but alone. *“Where’s your wife?” asked the prln- clpal. i “She’s at home,” was the reply. “But I thought you had money given you for a wedding trip?” ~-“So.I had} was the reply, “but I dldo’t understand that it was intend- ed to include Her.”—Pearson’'s Weekly, A Valuable Milestone. A well known novelist was touring | through Lancashire in order to learn something of the lives of the inhabit- ants when be came upon an old man breaking stones on the roadside and, thinking he might gain some knowl- edge from him, addressed him thus: “How. far 18 it to Fleetwood, my man?” “You'll see a milestone a bit farther on,” was the gruff reply, “What's the use, if I can’t read?’ said the novel!.st, eager to draw the old man 1nto a conversation. “Then 1t'll just suit you, for there’s nowt on it,” said the old fellow.—Lon- don Graphic. EREOL o 8pecific Directions. The message was transmitted to the ‘“cub” telegrapher. As written it read: “Foundation under freight house needs attention at once.” As delivered to the general foreman the dispatch contaired a rather star- tling bit of informatfon. It read: “Found a Hon under freight house. Needsattention at once.” To which he replied briefly: “Feed the Hon' and motify the live stock agent.” Bad Luck. “Mother,” sald’ five-year-old Jack, -“how much. older; than you is father.” “Just thirteen years,” replied the un- snspecfint parent, : “Well, mother,” seriously continued the child, “the next time you marry, don’t marry a man thirteen years older ‘than ‘you. Don’t you know it is bad luck?’—Delineator. A Strang Pull. Two men were having an argument ‘a8 to thelr respective strengths. “Why,” sald the first, “every morn- dng before breakfast I get a bucket and ‘pull up ninety gallons from the Iwell,” “That’s nothing,” retorted the other. “I get a boat every morning and pull up. the river.” : ‘A Doubtful Bag. ‘Salesman—Sorry we're quite out of game, but I can recommend the sau- sages. ‘Mr. Von. Sharpeshooter—H’'m, yes! ‘But the wife would not believe I shot: ‘em.—London Half Holiday. - Assume {n adyersity a countenance prosperity and in prospeflty moders te thy temper.—Livy. 4 many famous gospel hymns. He has conducted religious song services in many American and British cities in connection with the Rev. Reuben A. Torrey and others. RESULTS TELL There Can Be No Doubt About the Result in Bemidji. Results tell the tale. All doubt is removed. The testimony of 3 Bemidji citizen Can be easily investigated. What better proof can be had? Mrs. J. E. Cahilll, living -at 817 Minnesota Ave., Bemidji, Minn., says: ‘I have never had any seri- ous trouble with my kidneys, but a few months ago there was unmistak- able signs that my. kidneys were dis- ordered, the principal one being a pain through the small of my back. I had heard so much about Doan’s Kidney Pills that I concluded to give them a trial, and procured~a box at the Owl Drug Store. I used them according to directions, was cured and have felt perfectly well since. I am satisfied with the results that followed the use of Doan’s Kidney Pills in my case and have no hesitancy in' recommending this remedy to other persons sufier- ing from kidney complaint,” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. A Remember the ‘name—Doan’s | and take no other. Typewriter Ribbons A Complete Line of : 1909 DIARIES Suitable for any Purpose Forsaleat The Pioneer Office The Pioneer keeps on hand all the stasndard makes of Ty..pewfiter Ribbons, at the uniform price of 75 cents for all ribbons except the two- “and three-color _ribbons and special makes.