Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 30, 1909, Page 4

PLANS FOR WATERWORKS EXTENSION SUBMITTED Continued from First Page Beltrami. This 8-inch main is to eventually extend west on Second to Park, thence north on Park to pump- ing station, which, when all is com- pleted, will give three distinct feed mains from the pumping station, being two 10-inch mains and ‘one 8- inch main. By laying the new ten-inch main on Fourth street instead of Third, considerable trouble and money can be saved, as it would not con- flict with the many service pipes and sewer connections now laid on Third. With a large feed main on Fourth street and another on Second, the pipe friction will be reduced toa minimum in the business district. Thirty-seven gate valves would be used on the new system, which would allow of from one to two blocks of mains to be cut off at any time, without affecting the rest of the system. All hydrants fed by a 6-inch main or larger will be of the large size, have a 6-inch connection, and the majority of them will have steamer connections. In the matter of erecting the new steel tower and tank for the water- works plant, the council instructed City Engineer Stoner to write to the Chicago Bridge & Iron company and ascertain if that concern were will- ing to remew their bid of $6,380, which they had submitted last fall for the putting in of the tower and tank. The company had recently requested the return of their certified check, but as steel has decreased in price it was believed that the com-| pany would renew their bid. The matter was laid over until the next meeting, when the council will decide whether to advertise for new bids or not. Mr. Stoner also recommencded the digging of a new well, in connection with the waterworks plant, and the use of a triplex pump. In Mr. Sto- ner’s opinion the new well and the triplex pump would furnish 500 gal- lons of water per minute, and per- haps 600, which would triple the amount furnished which is about 200 gallons. 1t is the intention of the council to rush as rapidly as possible the work of installing the new waterworks plant, extending the system of mains and installing the new fire apparatus. now, Last evening’s meeting of the council was well attended, Aldermen L. F. Johnson and George Rhea being the only absentees. - Alder- man Johrson was absent in the twin cities and Alderman Rhea was laid up at his home with illness. City Attorney Gibbons was pres- ent and stated that he had intended to present three matters to the council for their action, but that he he had just received a long-distance telephone message to the effect that his mother was dead and that he should ask to be excused from the meeting, which was done. The matters referred to were the charges which Mayor Pogue inten- ded to prefer against Street Commis- | sioner Miller; Martin Rosin, char!ed[ with keeping his saloon open illegal hours-and asking that his liceuse be revoked; and Jens Hanson, another saloonkeeper against whom severe charges have been made, requesting that his license be revoked. These matters were all laid over until the next meeting. Alderman Bisiar, as chairman of the committee appointed to examine the city jail and report on investi- gation as to recommendations for a new jail, requested more time and was granted an additional week in which to report. It having been discovered that a warrant issued to Wes Wright, in 1906, in the sum of $955, for street grading, had been drawn against the revolving fund, the amount was ordered taken from the permanent improvement fund and placed in the revolving fund, the amount to be credited to that fund and charged against the permanent improvement fund. The contract between the Bemidji Pioneer and the city, whereby the Pioneer will do the official publish- ing for the ensuing year, was ap- proved, as was also the Pioneer’s bond, in the sum of $1,000. The contract for burying the city paupers who die was awarded to William Ross, he having submitted the lowest bid among the following: Wm. Ross, $6 each; J. P. Lahr, $6.35; M. E. Ibertson, $10 and $12, The report of Charles Fisk, clerk of the municipal court, showed that the sum of $187 had been turned into the tréasury during the prev- ious week, the sanie being fines’ paid into the court. J. J. Doran on behalf of the Be- midji fire department, and -A. Otto, on behalf of Company K, appeared before the council in the matter of leasing the city hall. The former asked that the matter be laid over " Store Phone 52 CiTy DRUC STORE. 116 Third Street. PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY AND ACCURATELY COMPOUNDED Night Calls Cheerfully Answered Residence Phone 205 for another week. Captain Otto submitted a resolution from the militia company in which they referred to the fact that the hall had last year been let to the firemen, free of charge; and as the soldier boys wanted a place to safely store valuable state property, they asked that the hall be let to them, free of charge. The matter was laid on the table until the next meeting. The bond of the Lumbermans National bank, for the guaranteeing of city funds deposited in that bank, was filed and accepted. The bond is in the sum of $50,000 and has as sureties the bank, with A. P. White as president and W. L. Brooks as cashier, and A. P. White, W. L. Brooks, Charles Nangle, E. A. Schneider and G. E. Carson, per- sonally. The contract with Mrs. George Knott for the careof the city sick and poor, except such persons as are afflicted with contagious diseases, the contract to expire Mardh 10, 1910, for 75 cents per day, was laid over for a week, until 2 bond in the sum of $500 could be furnished by Mrs. Knott. A resolution was adopted whereby the city clerk was instructed to draw warrants in favor of D. H. Fisk, Nels Laon and A. A. Warfield for one-third each of the sum paid for assessments for sewer which was built in block 22. The bill of the Lumbermens bank for $50 for expressage and exchange charges on city bonds and shipping same to Chicago was laid on the table unti! next meeting for verifica- tion. Brinkman Show Is Fine. An unusually excellent program is being rendered this week at the Brinkman Family Theater in which the vaudeville features are drawing large crowds every evening. Redwood & Gordon, in their musi- cal and singing act, are showing a developement in their line which is simply marvelous for such a low- priced attraction. Mr.Redwood plays the cornet in a professional manner, his double and triple tongueing delighting the local lovers of this class of music. Miss Gordon’s ren- dition of “Japanee, from the Isle of Spice” and “As Long as the World Rolls On” draws rounds of applause from the audience. The two Ingrams,the other vaude- ville attraction, are certainly fine and have a reputation which needs no lauding before the Bemidji public. Admirers of expert juggling will not fail to see this wonderful couple in their astonishing performances. The films this week are fully up to the high standard maintained by Manager Brinkman in this well known family theater. Entertained Yesterday. Mrs. F. S. Lycan of this city entertained a number of friends yes- terday afternoon at bridge and dinner in the Lycan rooms at the Markham hotel. Good Good Clothes; ’ Clothes; Nothing 3264, Nothing Else Else Clothing House E'RE glad to have any and all possible light turned on the question of what clothes you'd Copyright 1909 by Hart Schaffaer & Marx. Hart Sc clothes, the more to buy them, and fit, thoroughness of tailoring Suits, $18.00 This store better buy. The more you know of haffner & Marx certain you are that means here. , For all-wool quality, for perfection of style, accuracy of and excellence of design, color, pattern, general makeup, there are no other clothes to equal them. And we know it. to $30.00 Overcoats $15.00 to $30.00 1s ‘the: home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes OFFER $300 REWARD FOR GONVICTION OF FIREBUGS —_— National Board of Underwriters Give Incentive to Conviction of Ranier Incendaries. —_— The National Board of Fire Under. writers has issued a circular in which they offered a reward of $300 for the detection, conviction and punishment of the party or parties who may be found guilty of having caused the fire at Ranier, Koochich- ing county, last December 17th, when a sporting house was destroyed, said to have undoubtedly been caused by an incendiary. Ella Taylor, Joe Kenyille and John Woods were arrested on the charge of having caused the fire, and were given a preliminary hear- ing and bound over to the grand jury of Koochiching county, which will meet at International Falls next July. The bonds of the parties were fixed at $5,000. Kenville was the only one of the trio who was able to secure bail and he is at large. Woods and the tailor woman are still inmates of the Beltrami county jail, which is the official “‘bastile” for Koochiching county, which has no jail. The following is the circular issued by the National Board of Fire Underwriters: ““$300 reward. The national board of fire underwriters hereby offers the above reward for the detection, con- viction and punishment of the party or parties who may on trial be found by the court guilty of the crime of premises at Ranier, Minn., on lot 3, block 17, being a boarding house on the 17th of December, 1908. This reward expires by limitation in one year from date, and all liability under it shall then cease unless otherwise ordered by the executive committee. “The said reward will be paid only on due proof being furnished the said committee, as required by its rules, of the conviction of the criminal or criminals of the crime Jf incendiarism or arson, and of their incarceration under the final sen- tence of the court. This reward, however, will not be paid to any officer or salaried employee of an insurance company, nor to any police officer or any public official. “New York, February 16, 1909. “By order of the “Executive Committee, “—H. K. Miller, “General Agent, “135 William St., “New York.” BUSY DAY OF SPEECHMAKING Last Week of General De- bate on Tariff Bill. JAMES CENSURES CARNEGIE Kentucky Democrat Says Ironmaster Hungry Men May Read of Feasts They Could Not Attend—Cushman of Washington Pleads for Better Protection to American Lumber. ‘Washington, March 30.—What prob- ably will be the last week of general debate on the Payne tariff bill was begun in the house of representatives. The session convened at 10 o’clock, with every prospect of a busy day of speechmaking. Declaring that the Payne bill “goes one step further in the pillaging of humanity” Mr. James of Kentucky asked “what is the reasonable profit that the Republicans claim the meas- ure would allow? Who shall decide?” he asked. “Shall it be left to Andrew Carnegie? Pricked by a conscience that has allowed him to loot for many years Mr. Carnegie,” he said, “com- menced to establish in the varfous cit- ies and towns of the country libraries where hungry, ragg.l men may read of feasts they could not attend and of comforts they could not have.” He asserted that the so called reasonable profit was to be upon watered stock and fictitious values. Mr. James also characterizedethe tariff on farm prod- ucts: “a delusion, snare and a most consummate fraud:” Mr. Cushman of Washington, the new Republican member of the com- mittee on ways and means, pleaded for better protection to American lum- ber and for a duty on coal. The Dem- ocrats, he said, had characterized the bill as iniquitous,-but while there were some featites not entirely to his lil- ing he did not condemn it as a whole. Mr. Cushman's declaration that the conditions were far better today than they were under Democratic rule was disputed by Mr. Weisse of Wisconsin. incendiarism or arson in firing the| | tain of the special issues, notably Con- Has Established Libraries Where |- Mr.~Welsse declaréd that in the l1ast elghteen months 40 per cent of the laboring men of the country had been out of work and that there had been fallures to the amount of $609,000,000 in the last two years, v Mr. Cushman spoke for two hours and fifteen minutes and received an ovation when he sat down. TAFT DISCUSSES THE TARIFF 8trongly Favors Reduction of Duty on Necessities. Washington, March 30.—President Taft talked tariff with Senator Hale of the senate finance committee, with Representative Dalzell of Pennsyl- vania, with Representative Hinshaw of Nebraska and with John Barrett, director of the Bureau of American Republics. It is said that the presi- dent is letting it be understood that he strongly favors a reduction of the tariff on all of the necessities of life. The Payne bill repeatedly has been-at- tacked in the house debaté as impos- ing too heavy a burden upon the poor and as favoring the richer classes. The impression that has been created by so much of this talk has been any- thing but gratifying to the adminis- tration, it is claimed, and matters have not been greatly improved by the criticism that too much considera- tion appears to be in prospect for the special interests and not encugh for the consuming publie. President Taft is known to be strongly opposed to the proposed tax on tea. It is stated that this tax would yield about $8,000,000 annually. The president believes that this amount could be made up by an excise tax on the dividends of corporations or by some methods of stamp taxation. He does not believe that the burden of ralsing this additional $8,000,000 should he placed upon the rank and file of consumers. STOCK MARKET VERY STRONG Harriman - Securities Lead in the Advance, New York, March 30.—Following London’s lead, where the markets were very strong as a result of the reported settlement of the Balkan sit- uation, the stock market displayed un- usual activity and prices were gen- erally higher. The business of the first and second hours more than ex- ceeded many full days of the past month. The active issues made gains ranging from one to two goints and this advantage was Increased in cer- solidated Gas and National Lead. The Harriman issues led the market. Southern Pacific sold at 123, a new high record for that stock. Aged Man Killed by Fall, St. Paul, March 30.—Attempting ta totter down the stairway after escap- ing from his bed, where he had been held a priscner for many days be cause of illness, Edmond Manger, elghty-six years old, stumbled on tho ton step and, pitching headlong, fell the entire distance to the first floor, crushing his skull against a post. Death was instantaneous. WOMAN MURDERER . ELEGTROCUTED Mrs. Farmer Makes Statement Exonerating Hushand, Auburn, N. Y., March 30.—Murmur- Ing a prayer for her soul Mrs. Mary Farmer was led to the electric chair in Auburn prison and executed for the murder of Mrs. Sarah Bremnan at Brownville last April. The execution of Mrs. Farmer—the second infliction of the death penalty on a woman by electrocution in this state—was effected without sensa- tional incidents. Five women, two of whom were prison attendants, were witnesses. Father Hickey, spiritual MRS. MARY D. FARMER. adviser of the condemned woman, fol- lowing the execution gave out a state- ment signed by Mrs. Farmer in which she declared that her husband, James Farmer, also under sentence of death, ‘was entirely innocent and knew noth- ing of the crime until after it had been committed. 3 Led by Father Hickey and with Mrs. Dunigan and Miss Gorman, wha have attended her constantly since she was brought to Auburn prisonm, Mrs. Farmer walked unfalteringly to the death chair, her eyes half closed and clasping a crucifix in her hands. As she was being strapped in the chair Father Hickey stood at her side and offered prayers for the dying. Dr. John Gerip, the prison physi- cian, said that the woman was dead after the first shock, but as there was still a tremor of muscular reaction two succeeding contacts-were given. BALKAN CRISIS FINALLY ENDS Servia Surrenders to the Demands of Earope. — POWERS IN JOINT ACTION Notify Servian Government of Their Recognition of the Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria- Hungary and Advise Former Coun- try to Consider Question- Closed. King Peter an® Family Preparing ‘to Leave Beigrade. Belgrade, Servia, March 30.—Servia has surrendered completely to the de- mands of Europe and the tension of six months over the Balkan situation has come to an end. The action of Servia probably will set the Balkan “question” at rest for many years. ‘The ministers here of Great Britain, France, Russia and Italy have verbally Informed the Servian government of their recognition of the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria- Hungary.” They advised Servia to consider the question closed and to issue a circular note to all the powers acknowledging this annexation and at the same time to assure Austria-Hun- gary of her peaceful intentions revok- ing all claims to indemnifying conces- sions. Servia undoubtedly will swallow this bitter medicine and follow the advice of the powers. KING PETER TO ABDICATE Servian Ruler and Family Preparing to Leave Belgrade. London, March 30.—Special dis- patches received here from Rome and Vienna give rumors that Peter, the king of Servia, and all the members Belgrade. The message from Rome says that King Victor Emmanuel has received a letter from Belgrade to the effect that King Peter and his sons are going to Switzerland. King Peter suggests . KING PETER OF SERVIA. that the youngest son of Prince Nich- olas of Montenegro take the crown of Servia. The king of Italy, according to this dispatch, does not oppose the abdication of King Peter, but will urge that Peter’s.son Alexander suc- ceed him, ‘The dispatch from Vienna says that an influential party in the Servian parliament is agitating against the Karageorgevitch dynasty, the family of King Peter, and discussing either the Duke of Teck or Prince Arthur of Connaught as possible successors to the throne. IN BATTLE WITH ROBBERS City Marshal of Trenton, Mo., Fatally Wounded. Trenton, Mo., March 30.—While heading a posse of citizens who were in pursuit of two safeblowers City Marshal George Caraway was shot and probably fatally wounded here. The safeblowers had robbed two stores at Spickard, near here, and es- caped on a hand car. Local authorl- ties were notified and were at the right of way just outside Trenton, armed and ready to meet them. In- stead of coming on a hand car, how- ever, the robbers arrived on a train. They were no sooner located by the posse than a lively exchange of shots ensued. Caraway dropped with the first volley, disorganizing the pur- suers, and in the excitement the rob- bers made their escape, Three of the robbers were cornered later by the posse on the McCue farm, two miles south of the town of James- vort, There was a hot exchange of shots and one of the robbers -was shot and killed, The two others™ sur- rendered. ~ Real Estate Basis for Loans. _ Washington, March 30.—Senator Nelson finds himself unable fo dis- cover any good reasons why real es- tate may not be made the basis of loans made by national banks, as is the case with loans made by other in- stitutions, and he has introduced a bill authorizing such banks to let out .a limited amount of their funds upon such security when the land is im- proved, occupied and cultivated farms. Teddy, Jr., Denies Engagement. Thompsonville, Conn., March 30.— Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., stated that it is not true that he is engaged to Miss Munn of Washington, D. C. He sald he had not seen any report to that effect and any such report was absolutely without foundation. Miss Munn ‘and her mother were guests at Farmington on Saturday, which is-the Eomo town ‘of Mrs. Cowles, aunt to of his family are preparing to leave |- WANTS ONE CENT A WORD. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Cheap. 1 chiffoniere, 1 refrigerator, 1 cherry uphostered parlor suit five pieces, and 1 din- ing room suit. Mrs. McKay, 921 Minnesota avenue. FOR SALE—Two lots, new cottage, nice location near Bemidji Lake. $650. Half cash, easy terms. H. A. Bliler, 1217 Bixby avenae. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps, The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE. — Good second-hand piano, standard make, in excellent condition. C. J. Pryor. FOR SALE CHEAP—Three gang plows. Can be seen at my place in the city. John Moberg. FOR SALE—Cheap, household fur- niture, if taken at once. Inquire 921 Minnesota avenue. FOR SALE—Buffalo coat in excel- lent condition. Inquire at O’Leary & Bowser’s. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms. 1nquire of A: D. Moe, 1111 Bel- trami avenue, LOST and FOUND LOST—Gentlemen’s gold open face watch with fob attached, Finder please return to Pioneer office for reward. MISCELLANEOUS. PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. alse. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Danald, librarian. G323 °3X00 043 pueEIINGOeS | ERE TR Owl Drug Store. Harry Mitchell’s Editorial, Latest Metropolitan Styles. 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