Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 18, 1909, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON BY THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. €. J. PRYOR. C.E.CARSON. Entered In the Postoffice at Bemldl, Minnesota, as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANGE SHOULD HAVE THANKED THE LOCAL PAPERS. An act of omission that was com- mitted by the Elks in their state meeting at St. Cloud was the failure to include in the resolutions which were adopted at the business meet- ing suitable thanks to the St. Cloud papers for the splendid work which the Journal-Press and Times did in advertising the meeting, all of which was done gratuitously and did not cost the association anything. A resolution was adopted thank- ing “Bob” FEldridge for the work done by his “Jolly EIk,” but not one word of praise to the St. Cloud papers, despite the fact that the writer reminded the brothers, while the resolutions were being read, that they were remiss in their duty toward the press in general. This is but another instance of the ungratefulness of the average man towards the newspaper fraternity. You can “boost” and push and hustle for any public event or public institution, and receive little recog- nition for your work, or even a word of encouragement. The writer has almost formed the belief that the only method to pursue towards public gatherings, and pub- lic enterprises, as well as public officers, is to utterly ignore them, unless there be a certain figure per line for such “boosting.” It would be along the line adopted by mer- chants, mechanics and all other trades people towards publie affairs. Very few of them donate any of their goods, waresor labor without being well paid therefor. Verily, ’tis true “Republics (and their citizens, as well) are ungrateful” —more especially towards the pub- lic pregs. Foley Independent: “Bob Dunn will live to attend the political ob- sequies of many of his political foes. He will remain a factor in state politics when the wind shall whistle sad requiems oves their rpolitical graves.” Well, after all, that is the lot of practically everybody in politi- cal life. You must give and take. Bob Dunn is a good loser. He keeps on fighting anyway, and ultimately he will win, as no other man in this state has so large a per- sonal and fighting following. OFFER OF $62,000 IS MADE Jeffries-Johnson Fight May Take Place in California. Chicago, Aug. 18—Sam Berger is confident the Jeftries-Johnson fight will be pulled ofi in California—so confident that he is going to the Pa- cific coast to make what he believes will be the final arrangements, James Cofiroth of San Francisco and Tom McCarey of lLos Angeles are regarded as the most likely bidders for the match, each having strong backing. Following Hugh McIntosh’s offer of $50,000 McCarey has presented a bid of $62,000 to be divided between the two men. Berger is now waiting to see what Coffroth will offer. JAPS DROP SEAL SUBSIDY Effect Will Be to Discourage Poaching Off Alaskan Coast. San Francisco, Aug. 18—According to a statement issued from the office of Japanese Consul General Nagai the Japanese government has withdrawn the subsidy heretofore extended to ships engaged in hunting seals and sea otters in order to check the op- erations of seal poachers among the islands off the Alaskan coast. The statement says the new im- perial ordinance went into operation July 1. TO ESCAPE MOSQUITO PEST Thousands of Cattle Stand in Water Starving. Galveston, Tex., Aug. 18.—A plague of mosquitoes is now afflicting the Gulf coast, causing serious losses to stockmen and heavy falling off in travel to the coast. Cattle by the thousands are traval- Ing miles to the sgulf, where they stand in the water starving. At Point Bolivar section hands were forced tc flag a train to escape the pests. Pas- sengers arc compelled to cover their faces and hands for protection. The use of oil in Galveston has prevented serious annoyance. TOSSED ABOUT FOR HOURS Raymond Hitchcack and Wife Near Death by Drowhing. New York, Aug. 18—For five hours Raymond Hitchcock, his wife, Flora Zabelle, and her cousin, Charles Kon- dazian, were adrift in a canoe on Cow bay, Long Island sound. They were in momentary danger of being cast upon the rocks while their little craft was tossed about in a heavy gale, every puff of wind threat- ening to capsize it. Only by keeping cool heads did they eventually get to shore. ADDRESSES BY * MEN OF NOTE Large Attendance at Trans-| mississippi Congress. MANY GOVERNORS SPEAK Shafroth of Colorado Welcomes Dele- gates and Responses Are Made by Chief Executives of Half a Dozen Western States—President Walsh Delivers His Annual Address and Real Work of Convention Begins. Denver, Aug. 18.—More than 2,000 delegates, representing every city of importance in eyery state west of the Mississippi river, attended the open- fng of the twentieth Transmississippi Commiercial congress here. The morn- ing session was devoted to welcoming the delegates by Governor Shafroth of Colorado and city officials and re- sponses by governors of a half a dozen Western states. Because of the many speakers at the first session none of the many projects fathered or backed by the congress came up for more than a brief mention. President Thomas F. Walsh of Den- ver delivered his annual address in the afternoon and the real work of the congress began. John Barrett, head of the Bureau of American Re- publics, told of commercial opportuni- ties in the Southern countries. La- THOMAS F. WALSH. verne W. Noyes of Chicago, president of the National Business league, dis- cussed the consular service and Tru- men G. Palmer of Califernia the sugar beet industry. Municipal control of railway terminals was covered by Donald Fletcher of Tacoma. In the next few days action will be taken upon many subjects of impor- tance to the West. These will in- clude good roads, irrigation, conserva- tion, freight rates, national highways, the Panama canal and trade with the Philippines. BEach state delegation, ‘while enthuslastic for all these pro- jects, has its particular scheme, These entall the expenditure of large sums and committees will be named to thoroughly investigate them and make recommendations to aid the federal congress. GUARDS ARE ON THE ALERT Tense Situation Apparent -Near Mill of Pressed Steel Car Company. Pittsburg, Aug. 18.—A tense situa- tlon is apparent in the vicinity of the Pressed Steel Car company’s works at McKees Rocks. The ‘constabulary, deputy sheriffs and special watchmen are on the alert, orders having been issued to prevent strikers congregat- ing in numbers near the mill. Claiming that over 2,000 new men are now housed in the various de- partments of the works it 1s probable that the compan; will shortly make the first real attempt to resume opera- tions. The strikers, however, state that the number of men inside the plant is greatly exaggerated and are of the opinfon a resumption is not possible. A large number of families are in destitute circumstances. The com- missary department organized to al- leviate this distressing feature is taxed to its utmost capacity. TAKEN OFF BY LIFESAVERS Crew of Schooner Stranded Off Long Beach, L. I New York, Aug. 18.—Seven men, in- cluding the captain, of the three- masted schooner Arlington of Boston were rescued from their perilous posi- tion on the bowsprit of that craft, stranded on a sandbar off Long Beach, L. I Lifesavers from the shore effect- ed the rescue. One gyn, who had put out from the vessel 0 a liferaft, drift- ed out of sight towards Sandy Hook Husband Taken Into Custody. McComb, O., Aug. 18.—James H. Ritter, a painter, was taken into cus- tody in connection with the investiga- tion of the death of his young wife and baby, whose bodles were found in an abandoned well at thelr home here about a week ago. STRIKE MAY BE AVERTED Twin City Railroads and Freight Han- dlers Discuss Differences. St. Paul, Aug. 18.—In all probability there will be no strike of the freight clerks and handlers in the Twin Cit- {es, although some points are still un- der discussion. E. C. Blanchard, general superin: tendent of the Northern Pacific, said that the officials and employes have been together in effective conference and that both sides have made con- segslons which ingicate a complete s o settiément of ‘all troublé. This is confirmed by officials of the Freight Handlers’ union and freight handlers and the clerical force are working smoothly in the depots of St. Paul and Minneapolis as well as at Midway in the depot of the Minne- sota Transfer Railway company. bt ‘While the exact terms of the set- tlement are not made public it'is un- derstood that there will be a general increase of 7 per cent all along the line, with provision for overtime. ‘While each railrond company has been handling its own problems sep.| arately in this instance there has been an agreement among officials and the terms are practically the same on all roads. BLUE ARMY REPULSES RED Attacking Force at Boston Totally. Annihilated. Boston, Aug. 18.—An attack on the fortifications of Boston harbor by the red army of invasion was gallantly and successfully repulsed by the blue army of defense, the attacking force being totally annihilated in the opin- ion of the umpire, Captain H. T. Pat- ten. The attacking force consisted of about 200 men composed of troops from Forts Totten and Hamilton, The defenders suffered a loss of only eight- ecn men out of a force of 120. The engagement occurred at Nahant, not far from the residence of United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and followed an attack by the in- vaders upon the secondary station at Nahant. AMERICAN BANKERS WILL PARTICIPATE I]ispute Over Chinese Loan Definitely Settled. i —— Peking, Aug. 18.—American particl. pation in the Hankow-Szechuen rail- road loan was definitely settled at the offices of the foreign board by Henry P. Fletcher, the American charge @affaires, and Lian Tun Yen, presi- dent of the board. The loan is to be increased from $27,500,000 to $30,000,000 and of this latter amount American bankers are to get one-quarter, the other three- quarters going to British, French and German interests. Americans are to have equal oppor- tunity to supply material for both the Szechuen and the Canton lines and their branches. They will appoint subordinate engineers and they will have also one-half of all future loans of the Szechuen railroad and its branches, with the corresponding ad- vantages. The settlement reached prevents actual American investment in the abandoned Hankow-Canton line, but, nevertheless, it is the opinion here that American capital has been placed on an equality with other capital in China. ALL TELEGRAPH WIRES DOWN Fierce Wind and Rain Charleston, 8. C. Charleston, 8. C., Aug. 18.—Ag the result of a fierce wind and rain storm which passed over here all telegraph wires leading out of the city are down and the only means of communica- tion with the outside world is by long distance telephone. There has been no loss of life. The report that the city has been visited by an earthqueske is incorrect. PASSING OF NOTED PEOPLE ROBERT MAXWELL, general man- ager of the Star Cole Steamship com- pany of Charlotte, Clevelind and De- troit, is dead at Rochester, N. Y. He was one of the oldest men in trans- portation circles on the Great Lakes. SAMUEL SALANT, rabbi of Jerusa- lem, is dead. Salant was an eminent Talmudist. GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Aug. 17.—Wheat— Sept., 99%c; Dec, 96%c; May, $1- 00%. On track—No. 1 hatd, new, $1.40; No. 1 Northern, new, $1.35@ 1.40; No. % Northern, $1.30@1.33; No. 8 Northern, $1.20@1.23. Storm at St. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, Aug. 17.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $6.00@6.75; fair to good, $6.00@5.50; good to cholce cows and heifers, $4.25@5.25; veals, $5.50@86.25. Hogs—$7.40@7.70. Sheep—Wathers, $4.25024.50; yearlings, $4.75@5.00; lambs, $5.00@6.50; spring lambs, $6.00@7.50. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Ang. 17.—Wheat—On track —No. 1 hard, $1.21%; No. 1 Northern, $1.20%: No. 2 Northern, $1.18%. To arrive—No. 1 Northern, $1.0214; No. 2 Northern, $1.00%; Sept., $1.00%; Oct., 99%c; Dec., 96%c; May, $1.00%. Flax—To arrive and on track, $1.42%; Sept., $1.28%5: Oct, $1.84%; Nov., $1.34%; Dec., $1.32. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, Aug. 17.—Wheat—Sept., 995 @993%c; Dec., 96% @96%c; May, $1.00% @1.00%4. Corn—Sept., 653%c;. Dec., 55%c; May, 56%c. Oats—Sept., 28%c; Dec., 37%@38c; May, 40%c. Pork—Sept., $21.50; Jan., $17.30. But- ter—Creameries, 22@26%c; dairies, 20@23%c. Eggs—I18@21%c. Poultry —Turkeys, 16c; chickens, 14%c; springs, 16¢. Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago, Aug. 17.—Cattle—Beeves; $4.40@17.50; Texas steers, $4.00@5.50; ‘Western steers, $4.00@6.30; stockers and feeders, $3.15@B6.26; cows and heifers,” $2.25@6.4 calves, $6.50@ 8.50. Hogs—Light, $7.55@8.05; mixed, $7.35@R.05; heavy, $7.10@8.05; rough, $7.10@7.35; good to cholce heavy, $7.35@8.05; pigs, $6.85@7.80. Sheep —Native, $2.90@56.00; yearlings, $4.50 @8.50;-lambs,. $8:25@7.76. IN EFFORT T0 - . CRUSH RIVAL Men in High Finance Ac- : cused by Jerome. BROKER PERSCH IN COURT Man Accused of Grand Larceny Seeks Reduction of Bail, but the District Attorney Opposes the Motion Until the Prisoner Reveals the Facts Con- cerning the Deal in Which He Was Used as a Cat’s Paw. New York, Aug, 18.—In opposing a plan for a reduction of the $50,000 bail under which Donald L. Persch, a note broker, is being held on a grand larceny indictment District Attorney Jerome declared his bellef that the wrongful sale of Helnze mining stock collateral, in which Persch is alleged to have figured, was but one of the ramifications of a conspiracy in which “men in high finance” had “combined to crush a rival.” Persch was arraigned to plead to the “indictment, which charges him With having proeured from the Wind- sor Trust company and sold about $100,000 worth of mining stock which M. M. Joyce, a broker, who frequently acted for F. Augustus Heinze, had de- posited as collateral for a loan nego- tiated through the trust company. In arguing for a reduction of bail John F. Mcintyre, Persch’s attorney, de- clared that Persch had been “a cat’s paw in the hands of wiser and more experienced men.” & Persch’s attorney was unable to get the court to consent to the reduction of bail. Mr. Jerome sald that if be- fore Monday Persch should decide to tell the district attorney’s office the entire facts concerning the transac- tion in which it was claimed he was “an instrument in the hands of dis- honest people” the district attorney’s office would be glad to consider the reduction of bail, CAUSE OCEAN TO RECEDE Severe Earthqu:e—shccks Felt at Acapulco, Mex. Mexico City, Aug. 18—A delayed dispatch from Acapulco says three severe earthquake shocks were ex- perienced there Monday. The ocean dropped far below its usual level and along the entire shore line of the port the beach was exposed for a distance of thirty feet. The shocks are be- leved to be the same as those recent- 1y registered at the Washington ob- servatory. The people of Acapulco are still liv- ing in the open, not having ventured to return to their homes since the disastrous shock of a fortnight ago. The relief committee is distributing galvanized iron and lumber for con- struction purposes and clothing and food. SPANKED PASTOR TOO HARD Popular Young Minister Victim of Girls on His Birthday. South Norwalk, Conn., Aug. 18— Rev. Benedlct, a comely and popular young divine of East Norwalk, Conn., was in bed and in pain when he should have been conducting the Un- ion Congregational and Methodist tent meeting in Westport, all because some young women friends spanked him too hard in celebration of his birth- day. The young women used barrel staves in carrying out the birthday remembrance, INDIAN STUDENT EXECUTED Pays Pénalty for Assassination of British Official. London, Aug. 18.—Madarlal Dhina- gri, the Indian student who on the night of July i shot and killed Tieu- tenant Colonel Sir Willlam Hutt Cur- zon Wyllie and Dr. Cawas Lalcaca, was hanged at Pentonville prison. Dhinagri was tried and found guilty of this crime and sentenced to death at the Old Bailey police court on July 23. POWERS TO ENFORCE ORDER International Fleet Arrives at Island of Crete. Canea, Island of Crete, Aug. 18— The international squadron sent to en- force the lowering of the Greek flag raised by the people of Crete has anchored in Canea bay. The squadron is composed of British, French, Rus- elan and Italian warships. Settlers Make Complaint. Billings,” Mont., Aug. 18.—The sen- atorial committee on irrigation, ac- companied by Secretary of the In- terior Ballinger and Director Newell of -the reclamation bureau, held a ses- sion at Huntley at which a committee of settlers appeared and made com- plaints, together with suggestions for the improvement of the service. Crude Petroleum Burned. Morehead, Ky., Aug. 18.—Lightning struck one of the large tanks in the Ragland flelds eight mlles west of here and 35,000 barrels -of crude pe- troleum was burned with a loss ex- ceeding $25,000. % JEALOUSY PROBABLE CAUSE Young Woman Taken From Fiance, Beaten and Shot. Pittsburg, Aug. 18.—Lena Barney, a pretty girl, eighteen years old, was shot and seriously wounded after she had been taken from the side of her flance by three masked men and ter- ribly beaten in her struggles to get free from her captors. Jealousy over the plighting of her love to Peter Weinsberger, from whose slde she was dragged, 1s believed ta have been the cause of fhe attack. RESULTS TELL There Can Be No Doubt About the Results in Bem_iqji. Results tell the tale. All doubt is removed. The testimony of a Bemidji citizen Can be easily investigated. b What better proof can be had? Mrs. J. E. Cahill, living at 817 Minnesota Ave., Bemidji, Minn., says: “I have never had any serious trouble with my kidneys, but a few months ago there was unmistakable signs that my kidneys were dis- ordered, the principle 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 ever 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 suffer- ing from kidney complaint.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States, Remember the name—Doan’s— and take no other. GhHe PIONEER Delivered to your door every evening Only 40¢ per Month Lumber and Building Material We carry in stock at all times a com- plete line of lumber and bwlding material . of all descriptions. Call in and look over our special line of fancy glass doors. We have a large and well assorted stock from which you can make your selection. WE SELL 16-INCH SLAB W00D St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co. BEMIDJI, MINN. ;The ROYAL| Standard Typewriter Will turn out more neat, perfectly aligned work, with less effort and with less wear on its working parts than any other typewriter made. You can PAY more, but you cannot BUY more Royal Typewriter Co. Royal Typewriter:Building New York 412 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, Minn. Real Estate For Sale Below we offer a few of the many farms we have for sale. These are desirable for investments and the intending purchasers will do well to give them careful attention. No. 19. miles east of Northome. and barn on place; soil excellent; part of timber on this quarter section is reserved. It will pay you to investigate this prop- osition. No. 20. Five 40-acre tracts bordering on Blackduck lake; mostly hardwood timber; heavy soil; some within easy market. $10 to $15 per acre. No. 21. Minnesota. No. 23. suit buyer. No. 25. We have many other see in above list what you want, we of other lands for $1280 buys 160 acres in section 19, township 151, range 27. This land is nicely located on good road five Prices range from $300 buys the most attract- ive two-acre island in Blackduck lake. This is one of the most beautiful spots for summer resorters known in northern $3200 buys a half section of land in town 150, range 30 (Town of Langor). This place is natural meadow land and will ‘cut upwards of 100 tons of hay; not a foot of waste land; heavy soil equal to any land in the state. There is timber enough on the place to pay for the land. The land is located one mile from school house; has running water and would, make an attractive stock farm. Terms to suit purchaser. No. 24. $2000 buys a good 160-acre tract in section 22, township 146, range 34, Grant Valley. Good agricultural land bordering on two lakes; 25 acres broken; balance easily cleared. Within easy reach of good markets. Terms to $2400 will buy 160 acres ; well-improved hardwood land bordering on Turtle River lake and one mile east of village of Turtle River. 8 acres under cultivation; 1 mile of attractive lake shore. An especially good bargain for one who desires the land for summer resort. Terms, one-half cash No. 26. 85 per acre buys good quar- ter tract of land in section 9 township 150, range 32. Good meadow, valuable timber; some improvements; terms, cash. No. 28. 400 acres in one body. Blackduck river running through the land as well as school house in one cor- ner. Land partly improved; good level toil, tree from stones; not ome foot of waste land in the entize ground. Forty acres in crop and timber enough to pay for land. Timber can be delivered on the bank of the river. No richer land in Minnesota. $12.50 per acre. No. 29. $1,000 buys 160-acre tract east of Littlefork, in township 66, range 23. Saw timber has been sold and par- ties have eight years to remove same. No taxes to pay until timber is removed. This is good land for investment. Three fourths of mineral right gozs with land. Good land and good prospects for min- eral. Terms: all or part cash. No. 30.. Two 160-acre tractsfive miles north of Blackduck on the Cormorant river. House and other improvements on one quarter. Good land; good roads; a snap at $11 per acre, one-half cash. No. 31. 40 acres one mile north of Blackduck. 15 acres nice stand of spruce timber—balance good land. Snap at $500 No. 32, 200 acres at morth end of Lake Bemidji. $50 per acre. Good house meadow; all bargains and if you do not have a large list sale. s ‘ Remember we buy'for cash and sell on time. FARMERS LAND (0. Winter Block Bemidji, Minnesota