Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 24, 1909, Page 4

I (Special correspondence Pioneer.) Blackduck, May 24. On Monday evening the members of the Y. L. B. were royally enter- tained by Miss Mary Rutican. One of the most enjoyable features being an impromptu program. ‘‘When the ‘Matron’ is away the mice wil play.” Mrs. F. J. Barackman, who has been suffering with an attack of tonsolitis, the past wek, is able to be out. Ed. Carlton is home from Des Moins, Ia., where he has been tak- ing a course in electric engineering at Highland Park College. Mrs. D. H. Congdon accompanied Miss Pearl Burnell on her return home to Bemidji where she met Mr. Congdon on his return from Eagle Bend. A merry crowd of young people gathered at the Boyle home Tues- day evening for one of their usual good times. A delicious lunch was served by Miss Belle Boyle, Miss Pilot, one of Bemidji's teachers, and Mr., Ives of the Bazaar Store were in town Tues- day evening for a short visit with Miss Minnie Peterson. They later joined the merry makers at Mr. Boyles, Geo. Roncore has added a stylish new rig to his livery equipment. The ladies of the Catholic choir gave a most pleasant surprise for Father O’Gorman Wednesday night, Mrs. D. H. Congdon has had a tent erected in her yard, where her sou Ben Gardner will try natures cure for his affected lungs. Because of the play in the city hall for Friday night, the basket so- cial was held on Thursday evening, A pleasant social time was had and the dainty baskets of lunch for two BLACKDUCK brought almost twenty dollars for the missionary fund. The appearance of the town is being much improved this spring. The sidewalks are being put in good repair, roads smoothed, lots cleared’ shrubbery set out and numbers of buildings freshly painted. Father O’Gorman left Thursday for Grand Forks where he will assist in holding a Eorti-h_ours’ devotion. A few finishing touches were added to the new school building the past week, among them being the placing of the ventilator tops on the roof. (Continued tomorrow.) STEAMER MONGOLIAN FREE Escapes From Clutches of Ice Pack Off 8t. Johns, N. F. St. Johns, N. F., May 22.—The Al lan line steamer Mongolian has freed herself from the ice pack off the en- trance to St. Johns harbor, in which she had been imprisoned for two days. A heavy easterly swell broke up the fce pack and enabled the Mongolian to shake herself free. All night there was constant commotion in the great fleld, the big bergs twisting and turn- ing, while tho pressure on the steam- er was greater than ever before. Pawn revealed open water within a few miles of the steamer. 4 little later a lgad opened out through which the Mongolian steamed to compara- tively sate waters. For the first hour or two it was slow work, as the ice was still heavy and continually driv- ing in on the steamer. @n getting fufther off shore the floes apened out more and at 8 a. m., with fairly clear water, the Mongollan swumg aroumnd end headed down the coast and around Cape Spear In the direction of Bay Bulls, where it is expected that the steamer will remain until the mouth of St. Johns harbor is cleared of ice. At the End of the Voyage. Jonah disembarked. “The only trip I don’t have to tip the steward,” he exclaimed. Therewith he regarded the whale Ralf approvingly.—New York Sun. Different Points of View. “It's hard to be poor,” sighed the | seedy pessimist, “That'’s queer,” replled the ragged optimist. “I always found it easy ‘enough.” Successful gullt is the bane ef so- PIONEER PRESS IS SOLD 8t. Paul Dispdtch Secures Control of Property. St. Paul, May 28.—The St. Paul Dis: patch has bowght the Pioneer Press. Official annowncement has been made and the property taken over by the new owners, George Thompson and Charles H. Grasty. The evening edition of the Pioneer Press, which has been published for some nine months, will be at once dis- continued. The morning and Sunday editions will be published as at pres- ent, but from the Dispatch building. Included in the Pioneer Press sale are the newspaper proper, the build- icg at Fourth and Robert streets, the manufacturing. department on Third street and the Northwestern News- paper union, which furnighes a ready print service for rural papers. ‘Walter Driscoll is now managing the job business and -will' probably take it over by purchase. The build- ing and the ready print service are also likely to be disposed of, leaving the new owners with only the news: paper property. ABOUT SAME AS LAST YEAR Nome’s Gold Output Estimated at $5,000,000. Seattle, Wash., May 22.—Nome's gold output this year will be approxi- mately $5,000,000, according to a statement made by Jafet Lindenburg, one of the pioneers of the Nome <dis- trict, who is in Seattle, Mr. Linden burg said it is possible to make a fairly accurate forecast this early in the season, although the cleanup of the hoxes will not be taken until about July 1. The gold output this year will be little, if any, greater than last year. ARMED WITH BASEBALL BA1 8ervant Girl Routs Burglar and Re covers Leot. Seattle, Wash., May 22.—Armed with a small baseball bat Miss Clara Anderson, a servant in the household of L. S. Schwabacher, vice president of a wholesale hardware company, at tacked a burglar in the family resi- dence, knocking from his hands jew- elry estimated to be worth $2,000 and driving the thief from the house. Balm for Broken Heart. Stillwater, Minn., May 22.—Miss Olive M. Hill, the trained nurse of St Paul, was awarded a verdict of $5,000 against Hugh A. Jones, the station agent at the village of Newport, in her breach of promise of marriage suit. COAST CITIES DISSATISFIED 8cek Modification of Decision in 8po- kane Rate Case. Seattle, Wash., May 24.—Unless the interstate commerce commission mod- ifles its decision in the Spokane rate’ case, reducing the transcontinental rate to Spokane to that of the sea- ports, suits will be instituted by the chambers of commerce of Seattle, Ta- coma, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Lot Angeles and every other city of importance on the Pa- cific coast. The redress to he asked by the coast cities. will be lower distributing rates from seaport towns into the in- terior in order to enable the jobbers in the coast-cities to compete success- fully with the larger interior distribut- ing centers. NATCHEZ GREETS WARSHIP Officers of Battieship Mississippi Roy- ally Entertained. Natchez, Miss, May 22.—Natchez began her welcome to the battleship Mississippi with one of the most de- lightful receptions yet offered the offi- cers of the big fighting machine and continued it almost until daylight. Suites of ronms at one of the hotels were roserved for the use of such efficers as did not desire to return on board ship after.the evening events.- Before 6 8. m. a tug drew alongside the warship. and unloaded huge bunches of flowers for the officers’ messrooms and for the sick boys. At $:30 visitors in hundreds began to come eghoard and at 11 a. m. there was an automobile car ride for the officers, followed by an elaborate luncheon at the Prentiss club. Then the officers hurried to the battleship to receive the Daughters of the Revo- lution, who were to present a set of candelabra. Mob Developments Feared. Centerville, Ta., May 22.—John Jun- kin, colored, self-confessed murderer of Clara Rosen at Ottumwa on Feb. 5, was, brought here from the Fort Mad- ison penitentiary and placed in cus- tody of Sheriff Clark. Because of pub- lic feeling against Herman Owens, white, who is under arrest here on a charge of attacking a girl, officials are tneasy, fearing mob developments. Russian Priest Murdered. Tomsk, Russia, May 24.—The priest, Ignatius, leader of the mon- archist organization in Tomsk and ed- itor of the monarchist organ, was found murdered in his bed. The crime was actuated by political mo- tives. Latest in Handbags BERMAN EMPORIUM New Neck- wear, Belts and Combs Unusual Offering for Monday & Tuesday In Waists, Skirts, Suits, Undermuslins and Dry Goods Great Skirt Values One lot of Taffeta and Voile skirts, regular price $14 to $16, sale....... Lot Novelty Goods up to $7.00, sale Monday and Tuesday Only and One lot Taffeta, Radium, Silk up to §7, sale.... An exquisite line of new Mas- talin, Net, All-over Lace and Lawn, in the new smart styles at liberal reductions. $7.50 Cheviot and * $4.95 Panama, Waists med Lace, regular $3.98 Saturday and Monday Shipment of new wash suits in white and colors, received today, prices $5.00 to. Discount==Muslin Un= Corset covers from 19c to $2.50 Wash Suits $9.00 White Dresses Showing of beautiful white dresses made in the new at- tractive styles of finest ma- terial exquisitely trimmed, all at less than it cost to make derwear them. chasing your graduation -or See these before pur- confirmation dress. Lot gowns handsomely trim- with lace, tucks or em- broidery 49¢c Skirts, Drawers and Corset Covers, an elaborate stock to choose from at 20 per ct. discount. Two Days Only and all the new sailors. ing out all pattern hats at big reductions. We also show the largest line of white fabric embroideries and laces at a great saving. Millinery Just Rec’d [PV PN Clos- Get Your Oxfords and Slippers Here! We have them in Vici, Patent and Suede in black, tan and gray, for Ladies, Misses and Children. We have the short and long Kayser silk gloves in every imaginable color at 50¢c, 75¢, and $1.00 Long silk gloves in all shades at $1.25, $1.50 & $2.00 JUST IN: A Large Shipment of Womens Rust-proof Corsets In the New Models. - ing ia Twin lakes. SENATE TURNS DOWN ALDRICH Refuses to Set Date for Vote on Tariff Bill. JUNE 2 HIS PREFERENCE Request of Chairman' of Finance Com- mittee Meets Prompt Objection From Both the Democratic and Re: publican Sides of the Chamber—Ef- fort to Take Up Other Legislation Ends in Failure. ‘Washington, May 24.—Senator Al drich made good his promise to try to get a day named for taking. the final vote on the tariff bill. He named Wednesday, June 2, as his preference. He did not get it. ,His request for a ballot on that day covered not only the hill, but all amendments then pending. There was prompt objection from both the Democratic and Repub- Hean sides of the chamber. Senator Daniel at once recorded his objection and Senator Cummins joined him. As unanimous consent is neces- sary there was nothing for ‘Mr. Al drich to do but submit. This he did with the best grace possible. In replying to an inquiry by Mr. Hale Mr. Aldrich said the senate had disposed of a majority of the para- graphs that had been disputed. Mr. COPY LK T CAINEOIN ST WA RA. s SENATOR ALDRICH. Aldrich stated he would later renew his request for unanimous consent for a time to vote, ‘When the lumber paragraph was reached Mr. McCumber (N. D.) pre- gented an amendment providing for free lumber, instead of $2 per thou- sand as.in the Dingley law and $1 as ovided by the house bill. The ac- lon precipitated a long threatened t and it was evident from the be- ning that the ground would be stubbornly contested. Mr. McCumber opened the debate by declaring that the lumber industry neaded no protection. Senator Elking defended the lumber interests and acoused the senator from North Da- kota of being a “spotted protectionist,” favoring protection on products of his own state, but not on those of other states. REFUSES TO GRANT REQUEST 8enate Asked to Consider Other Than Tariff Legislation, Yashington, May 24—Again the semate demonstrated its ability to say no and stand by it by reiterating a determination to do no business in the way of legislation while the tariff bill is pending. The refusal came in responge to a request from Senator Burton to adopt a resolution author- izing the expenditurg of unexpended bulances of appropriations for rivers and harbors work, He brought in a report of the committee on commerce in support of his resolution and made an earnest plea for action at this time, saying that if there was greater post- ponement importsht public works ‘would suffer, as contracts must neces- sarily be made at this season of the year. The last rivers and harbors bill, he said, had been passed in reli- ance upon the availability of these balances and he pleaded that the good faith of the government was involved in the matter. He, however, met a stern objection from Senator Hale of the committee on finance and when, after a time, there seemed a possibil- ity of Mr. Hale’s yielding, Senator Clapp came to the front and said that i Mr. Hale did not stand by his ob- jection he (Mr. Clapp) would insist upon making one of his own. Even in the face of the opposition of these two stalwarts Mr. Burton still plead- ed, although without avail. Messrs. Hale and Clapp took the position that if the bars were once let down there would be no end of requests for special action. As a re- sult the senate would be flooded with legislation, + Mr. Burton was told that there would be plenty of time for the senate to act upon his resolution after the passage of the tariff bill. Two Drowned While Fishing. Marshalltown, Ia., May 24—James Montague of Belmond and an insur- se man named A. C. Peckham of os Molnes were drowned while fish- R T e OPENS BIG AREA T0 SETTLEMENT | Proclamation Is Issued by President Tait. AFFECTS 700,000 ACRES Lands in the Flathead (Mont.), Coeur d'Alene (lda.) and Spokane (Wash.) Reservations Made Available for Entry—Registrations to Commence July 13 and Close Aug. 8 and Draw- Ings Will Begin Aug. 9. ‘Washington, May 24.—President Taft has fssued a proclamation pro- viding for the opening up to settle- ment.and entry of about 440,000 acres of land in the Flathead (Mont.), 200,- 000 in the Coeur d’Alene (Ida.) and between 50,000 and 100,000 in the Spo- kane (Wash.) reservations. Registration, which will commence on July 15 and close Aug. 5, must be executed and sworn to at either Kalis- pell or Missoula, Mont., for the Flat- head land; at Spokane for the Spo- kane land and at Coeur d’Alene for the lands in the Coeur d’Alene reser- vation. Applications for registration must be delivered through the mails only to the superintendent of the opening at Coeur d’Alene, which will be the point of drawing for all three reservations. The drawing will begin at 10 o’clock Aug. 9 and will continue until completed. The time for mak- ing entries has been fixed as April 10, 1910, for all reservations in order to enable the successful applicants to make personal investigation of the lands which will be subject to entry. Regulations regarding the opening of the lands will be available about June 1. ADMITS ACCEPTING BRIBES Oklahoma County Attorney Implicates District Judge. Shawnee, Okla, May 24—On the witness stand in the district court Virgil Biggers, until recently county attorney of Pottawattomie county and now under indictment for accepting a bribe from jointists and bootleggers, eonfessed his guilt and declared that he did so out of consideration for his family. He told in detail how the jointists had organized and paid cer- tain county officials money for protec- tion. The confession came at the opening of the trial of Judge W. N. Maben of the district court, who is on trial for accepting a bribe, having been indicted jointly with Biggers. The state charges that the com- bination received $100,000 for protec- tion within fourteen months. Judge Meben charges Fine Gold Jewelry For Commencement The first consideration al- ways—we demand it of the maker—we guarantee it to you. Quality e The very latest pattems flyl_e all the new ideas of the e season carefully selected. Price This is where we lead, the lowest possible, with hon- est goods and square deal- ing. Geo. T. Baker & Go. 116'3rd St. Near the Lake. WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED—Girl for general house work apply 811 Bemidji Ave. WANTED—Good girl for general housework. 113 Ninth street. FOR SALE. A AN AN AN, FOR SALE—Meat market wagon, £ harness, marble-top counters, =5 % scales, cash register, stove, desk, » knives, blocks, cheap. Inquire of ’g E. C. Bane, Brainerd. § FOR SALE—Five-room cottage, ! | well built, good location. Rents i ! for $20 per month. A bargain. Call at 509 American Ave., for particulars. FOR SALE OR RENT—Five room cottage, 1023 Minnesota 2 avenue. Good location. Easy terms. Apply at 1010 Beltrami: avenue. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The = Pioneer will procure any kind of a ) gt rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—Two lots, new cottage, JOHNSON A GOOD SPENDER His $5,000 Share of Philadelphia Purse Lasts Two Days. Philadelphia, May 24.—Jack John- son has proven that he is a spender es well as a fighter. He received $5,- 000 as his share of the bout with O’Brien Wednesday night and in two days let $4,300 of it go for two pur- chases. Johnson was attracted by a special speed roadster and before the salesman knew what had happened he was in possession of $3,000 and John- son was speeding down the street. He also purchased a hig diamond for $1,800. TO VISIT FOREIGN SHIPYARDS Rear Admiral Rogers Sails From New York for Eurcpe. New York, May 24.—Rear Admiral Raymond P. Rogers of the United States navy sailed on the steamer Lapland to inspect the various navy- yards of Burope with a view to fram- ing a report to Secretary Meyer of the navy department. With the con- sent of the British admiralty the rear admiral will first visit the navyyards of Great Britain. From England he will proceed to France, Germany and prcbably Italy. The great shipyard and base of the German navy at Kie! probably will be an object of, special investigation. BIG IMPORTERS SAID T0 BE IMPLICATED Further Alleged Frauds at Hew York Gestoms -House, ‘Washington, May 24—The federal government’s investigation into the New York customs fraud threatens disclosures more astounding than . those recently unearthed in the false Wweighing of sugar for the benefit of the sugar trust. A conspiracy is likely to be un- earthed "of many years standing, in- volving not only customs inspecters but £everal big Importers, a trans portation company and some men higher up in the New York customs office. Detectives and secret service men have secured a strong lead on ‘the following abuses: Undervaluation of imports; collu: sfon between the transportation line employes and inspectors; bribery of inspectors by importers; frauds in ‘weighing; inspectors graft on travel- Ing public; acceptance by customs officials of entertainment and presents from importers. Disclose what it may, lead where it may, touch what it may there will be no abatement of the investigation un: til every abuse is wiped out and the gulity mmxahea ! persecution and a | nice location offer wanted. H. A. combination to cause his downfall. Bliler. 1217 Bixby Ave. FOR SALE — Horses, harness, wagons and buggies. S. P. Hayth I rear of P. O. Building. FOR RENT. A AN FOR RENT—Seven-room house at 1111 Lake Boulevard. Inquire of Henry Stechman, 719 Bemidii Ave. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. In- quire at 921 Minn. Ave. LOST and FOUND LOST—Ice scales. Return to Pio- neer office for reward. f LOST—Small roll of money. Loser i will be willing to divide with | finder. Return to Pioneer office.. 3 MISCELLANEOUS. Ao PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tuss. days, Thursdays and Saturdays. 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturdap evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court; ] House. Mrs. Donald, librarian. WANTED—Work by the day or hour. Phone 36t or call at 1016, America avenue. Jews Allowed at Health Resorts: 8t. Petersburg, May 24.—According: to a special imperial order just issued: Jews-will be given admission to the: health resorts in the Caucasus. This: step reverses the actlon taken pecent-- ly by the governor of Cis-Naucasia;. who six weeks ago issued orders: that: Jews be denied admission to the Gaw: casus during the coming season:. | Charged With Land Frauds. Cheyenne, Wyo, May 24—A fod:’ eral grand jury has returned thirteen indictments charging: conspiracy to . defraud the government of thousands - of acres of valuable coal lands in Big Horn county, now controlled by the Gebo Coal company, against prom- inent New York ccal operators and eapitalists. § g ELLIOTT GOING TO MANILA: Minnesota Supreme Court Judge Willi Resign. ¥ St. Paul, May 21.—It is officially announced that Thomas D. Q’Brien of’ § St. Paul will be named a justice of the supreme court to succeed Charles: B. Elliott of Minneapolis, who will: g tender his resignation to Governor 2l i R —— Jolinson before the close of the month:. Judge Elliott goes to the Philip- pines, where he will succeed Judge C. A. Willard as associate justice of the supreme court of that district. Judge Willard is now federal judge, having been appointed by President Taft vice Milton D. Purdy, whose appointment by former President Roosevelt was re- fused aonfirmation by the senate: