Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 10, 1909, Page 4

EDWARD HENRY HARRIMAN DIED YESTERDAY AT 3 P. M. [Continued from Fiast Page.] but a builder. History must give him this credit. It is questionable if we have bad any greater railroad build- ers than he. The manner in which he took the rundown and bankrupt Union Pacific, went over the ground and saw the business there was for the line, coupled with the subsequent courage and energy he displayed in pouring hundreds of millions into straighten- ing and improving the road, showed a constructive genius of the first order. Ruthless he might have been, yet the fact that he did things, and big things at that, must be told to his praise. The story of bridging Great Salt lake and draining the Salton sea is not one that could be told of every man, not even of every railroad king. He touched most of the properties that came un- der his control only to build them up. Overcapitalize he probably did, al- though he called it capitalizing the fu- ture. Used Wall street methods, some of them of a doubtful kind—with this his enemies charged him. And Harri- man had enemies, bitter and big ones, with Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president of the United States, at their head. It is perfectly true that in the world of men he had more foes that hated him than friends that loved him. Yet when this is said we cannot forget those east side boys in New York nor those shouting children at Arden. A man that loves a child and is loved by it in return cannot be all bad. Harriman’s national vision was shown in manifold ways. Though born near New York city and living in or about it all his life, he did not have the New York viewpoint. He saw America from the angle of the Pacific coast and of the central west, as well as of the east. He had enough imagination to forecast the future of the country, to count on it as a most important factor in all his business enterprises. He could see the desir- bility of buying steamship lines ecross the Pacific, of vlanning a rail- York he was the head of a great boys' Institution, a sort of combined gym- nastum, club and debating society, for more than a quarter of a century. At Arden he was never so happy as when he had an automobile load of little ones and was spinning about the countryside. To them he was not the cold business machine known to the world. He was “Pop” Harriman, their comrade and friend. Perhaps he was 80 unreserved with the children be- cause they did not ask him leading questions and try to take away his money. In the country he was as God made him. In business he was as Wall street made him. There is a diffei- ence here, one that will appear greater the more it is contemplated. Great Constructive Genius, The best two things about Mr. Har- riman were that he was constructive and had a national view of things. He was not alone a stock manipulator, poad in Mexico. Few men realized the possibilities of the great empire building on the shores of the Pacific ocean with more clearness than Har- riman. Though small in body and even in brain, he was not small in his grasp of things. He thought in terms of the continent, planued in millions, built with systems. His Greatest Monument. Harriman has often been compared to Jay Gould. In my own opinion, he was a bigger man than Gould and a better one. With all the abuse that has been heaped upon him he is en- titled to that which his own deeds carved out. He was not as shrewd a man on the Stock Exchange as Gould, not as “foxy” perhaps, if you like the term, but he had infinitely bigger ideals’ and more audacity to plan and execute great undertakings. Gould was essentially a financier. Harriman was that and more, and it is the “more” that will redeem him. The romance of the Pacific railroads and steamship lines and of his other great railroad deals cannot be wiped off the slate. Whatever we may think of Harriman in Wall street or Harri- man in politics or Harriman in in- surance or Harriman in Chicago and Alton, his work on the Pacific empire, both this side and on the seas, will fire the imagination and comnel re- YOU FIND G For Ladies and our prices grade garments. and winter. spect. (ood and evil mingie i s men. This is the good of Harriman. It is his greatest monument. It was recently stated that Harrl- man controlled 18,000 miles of rail- way, or six times across the conti- nent; that these lines employ 80,000 men; that, in addition, he directed 54, 000 miles of steamship lines, mak- ing 72,000 miles of transportation in all; that one could go from New York to Hongkong without ever leaving the Harriman lines and that he could re- turn by another route on Harriman lines nearly all the way. To show something of the man’s great activities, the mere corporations of which he was the head or with which he was officially connected may give a hint, although little more than a hint. He had been a member of the New York Stock Exchauge since 1870. e was president of the Orezon Railroad and Navigation company, president of the Oregon Short Li »resident of the Southern Pacilic, president of the Texas and New Orleans Itailroad com- pany, president of the Southern Pa- cific Coast railway, president of the Oregon and California Railroad com- pany, president of the Central Pacific Railrond company, president of the Louisiana and Western Railroad com- pany, president of Morgan’s Louisiana and Te: Railroad and Steamship company, president of the Pacific Mail Steamship company, president of the Railroad Securities company, president of the Southern Pacific Terminal com- pany, president of the Portland and Asiatic Steamship company, president of the Union Pacific, chairman of the esecutive committee of the Wells Far- | go company, director of the Illinois the Baltimore and Obio Railroad com- | pany, director of the Erie Railroad company. director of the Colorado Fuel | and Iron company, director of. the Western Union Telegraph company, di- Alton Railroad company, director of the Pere Marquette Railroad company, director of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad company, di- rector of the Susquebanna and West- ern Railroad company, director of the New York Central Railroad company and many more, to say nothing of the Equitable Assurance society, of which he was once a director, but from which he resigned during the Hughes investi- gation. Controlled Whatever He Touched. After reading all that list one can wonder not only that he died so soon, but that he lived so long, for Be it understood that Edward H. Harriman was no mere perfunctory director. ‘Whatever be touched he controlled— either that or sowmething broke. He was not a dummy. Nor could he have controlled all these properties, only a fraction of which he could have owned personally, unless his business associ- ates reposed the greatest confilence in his integrity and ability. ,It was his power of organization, of construc- tion, his intimate knowledge of the whole country as it related to railroad- ing, his daring methods and his suc- cess that won him their allegiance. He became far and away the greatest railroad power of his day and perbaps of any day that the country has yet known. There may be railroad kings in future that will control more mile- age, but none up to his own time. His latest dream of making the New York Central a part of his gigantic system was coming to fruition only when death snatched him away from it. Even as it was, the greatest of our railroads was listed as a Harriman property, and its stocks moved in sym- pathy with his group. To combine that old and rich system with his Pa- cific roads into one gigantic whole was the work of a financial titan. It was not a thing that a small man would even have dared to plan. Another cherished dream of a more intimate nature was on the eve of ac- complishment, but was never to be realized. For more than a score of years Mr. Harriman had owned an es- | tate of 35,000 acres near Arden over- 1 looking Tuxedo Park. Here, on the top of one of the Ramapo mountains, he was finishing a great castle that was to have been his home in old age. Here he went for the “after cure” when he returned from his vain health seeking in Europe, and here, amid the sound of hammers as workmen com- pleted the last wing of the house, he breathed his last. It was a .fittine it iIs Not Often 0'Leary-Bowser Co. ARMENTS LIKE TwePalmer Garment and Children They are correct in style, perfect in fit, and made by first-class tailors. Our stock consists of all new goods, are right for high We invite you to call at our store so we may have the pleasure of showing you the correct styles in Cloaks and Suits for fall Central Railrond company, director of ! rector of the National City Bank of | New York, diréctor of the Chicago and [’ muslc to toll out the life of one whose chief claim to men’s regard is that he was a builder. LAWMAKERS WERE AT THE STATE FAIR WEDNESDAY Meeting Billed as a ““Mock Session of The Legislature” Was Just A Reunion. St. Paul, Sept. 10.—Robert C. Dunn of Princeton, formerly state auditor, sounded. the keynote at the ‘meeting of legislators; in the terri- torial pioneers cabin at the state fair. = Mr. Dunn was one of many speak- ers at the legislative reunion and he was hardly on his feet when he said: “If I were Governor Johnson I would immediately call an extraor- dinary session of the state legislature to act on three things: First—A ROBERT C. DUNN. Sounds Keynote at Meeting of the State Law Makers: constitutional amendment calling for an income of tax; second—pro- vision for a tax one " mill for the benefit of roads and bridges; third— the reapportionment of the state on a basis ot population.” Each one of the three points was roundly applauded, and Mr. Dunn went on to elaborate. He said that an income tax was fair and just and necessary, that roads and bridges sadly needed an incrersed fund to take the place of the recently de- ceased “pork barrel” bill and that state apportionment as now in effect is all wrong and out of whack, call- ing for immediate action. Another thing happened when Senator Hackney of St. Paul moved that it be the sense of the meeting that the state fair be held for two weeks in each year instead of one. He said that the fair is hardly started before it is finished and that it could run two weeks profitably and in line with its policy of general development. The motion went through with a whoop, and is a tip to the manage- ment. Continued success and grow- ing interests of the fair have com- bined to set this suggestion afloat from many sources and it is believed among people who know that the state fair of 1910 will run for a fort- night. The meeting of legislators was ONE OF OUR MANY NUMBERS This Suit is Seal Brown, Trimmed in Jet Butts $21.50 billed as a “mock session of the legislature,” but it wasn’t that. It was just a reunion. The law makers saw both ‘afternoon and evening shows from the grand stand and will then have the “freedom of the grounds” for the rest of the week. Additional Locals G. A. Nelson of Walker was regis- tered as a guest at the Hotel Mark- ham last evening. Mrs. P. H. Walsh came to the city last evening from International Falls and visited with friends here today. William Gerlinger came to the city this morning from his home at Spur 105, and spent the day here on business. V. A. Stewart of Grand Rapids was a visitor in the city today, hav- ing came down from his home at the “‘Rapids,” this morning. Thomas Johnson, the contractor who is building the new Carnegie library, returned this morning “from a business trip to Duluth. Theo. Gullickson, local agent for the Hamm Brewing company, re- | turned this morning from a visit in the Twin Cities and Eau Claire, Wis. W. R. B. Smyth of Park Rapids came to the city last evening from his home and spent the night here, returning to Park Rapids this morn- ing. Mrs. Annabell Hermes came to the city last night from International Falls, and spent the night bhere. She left this morning for Grand Rapids on a visit. Miss Edith Davies and Mrs. Richards of Buffalo, Minn., returned to their homes this morning after a very pleasant visit at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Shannon. Miss Leona DeRocher returned this morning to her home at Brain- erd. Miss DeRocher spent the last two weeks in Bemid)i visiting with her sister, Mrs. Albert Halvorson. P. J. Russell returned this morn- ing from St. Paul, where he attended the hearing which was conducted before Governor Johnson on the charges’ preferred - against county officers of Beltrami county. F. S. Lycan left last night for the Twin cities, on a combined business and pleasure trip.” While he is “down below,” Mr. Lycan will incidentally look in on the state fair and ascertain if everything connected therewith is movingalong smoothly. Mrs. Kellogg departed yesterday for Orange, California, where she will visit for some time to come. Mrs. Kellogg was accompanied as far as the twin cities by her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Pogue, who will remain in St. Paul until tomorrow evening, when she will return home with her sons, Frank and Joe, who have been attending the state fair all this week. Clever Western Play Coming. “In Wyoming,” H. E. Pierce & Co.’s great play of western ranch life, will be the attraction at the City Opera House soon. The selection of this drama of the West will meet with wide approval in Bemidji and the production itself promises to be one of the most pretentious that will be seen here during the present season. “In Wyoming” is a genuine American play, replete with virility and strength. Willard Mack, the "author, has skillfully combined his ingredients of dramatic interest with the proper admixture of comedy, and has succeeded in evolving a rare play wherein swiftly alternating laughs give place frequently to moments of intense pathos. The scenes are held near Casper, Wyo- ming. The management has furni- shed a complete scenic production, which will be used in its entirety during the engagerent. At City Opera House, Wednesday, Sept. 15th. Dubugque Is Recovering. It is stated at St. Anthony’s hos- pital that Ozier Dubuque, who was seriously injured last week, at Cass Lake, has survived his injuries and recovered from the shock of the accident which necessitated bringing him to Bemidji. Dubuque was switchman in the G. N. yards at Cass Lake, and while at work fell from the top of a box- car and rolled underneath the train, several cars passing over him while he lay prostrate between the rails. He was badly bruised and jammed and is was feared he had sustained internal injuries. JAGK JOHNSON BESTED AL, KAUFMAN YESTERDAY “‘Big Dinge” Got *‘Newspaper” Decision At the End of Ten Round Battle. San Franciso, Sept 10.,—In a con- test, unique in local prize fight annals, Jack Johnson was credited with a “newspaper” decision over Al Kaufman at the end of ten rounds of fighting yesterday afternoon at Coffroth’s arena. According to the articles of agreement, if both men were on their feet when the ten rounds had been fought, no decision was to be giyen. Referee Eddie Smith, however, stated that John- son was entitled to a verdict. Johnson employed tantaliziug lefts and forceful right uppercuts with such frequency that Kaufman was fairly bewildered. Early in the con- JACK JOHNSON. test his face began to show signs of Johnson’s punching and in the third round a well directed punch started the blood flowing from Kaufman’s face. Johnson appeared to be holding himself in reserve and it took con- stant jibing by the spectators and an occasional punch from the black- smith to start him going. When he did let go he played with Kaufman as if the latter were a child. In the niith round Kaufman found Johnson’s stomach with a vicious right swing. It was Kauf- man’s best blow and convinced the negro that he had better be care- ful. The contest proved, fight experts say, that Kaufman should shun short round affairs. He appeared to gain strength as the battle pro- gressed, while Johnson, who appar- ently had trained none too well, be- gan to show signs of weakening. 1909 Diaries. The Pioneer still has a few 1909 diariesleft which will be closed outat half price. The assortment includes some of the best aswell as the cheap- er books. No. 5582. REPORT of the Condition of The First National Bank, at Bemidji, in the State of Minnesota, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSI- NESS, SEPT. 1, 1909. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts.. $338,340.43 Overdrafts, secured and unsecared 1,150.4¢ U. S. Bonds to secure circulation. 25.000.00 Bonds, securities, etc Banking house, fur D6 trom Naffonal Banks (not reserve agents)... Due from approved re- serve agents. Checks and of Notes of o(her anuna] Banks ... .. Fractional paper curren- cy, nickels, and cents Lavitol Money Reserso Specie Legal-tender notes { 00,00 24,305.60 Kb emmtion thnd with 0o & Tre urer (5 per cent of clrculal.lun) 1,250.00 tal - - $184,690.12 LIABILITIES, Capital stock Surplus fund. $ 50.000,00 10,000.00 . 210074 National Bank notes outstanding.. 25,000.00 Due to other National 2 ks 9,453.66 ks and Ban 7,715.86 ual deposits sul ject to check. . . 230,743.85 Demand cemflcmzs of adeposit 10,115,17 Time ce: sit. 136,976.46 Certifie 532,50 Cashier's ~checks out- standing Total - - STATE OF MINNESOTA, %ss County of Beltrami. . L R. H. Schumaker, cashier. of the above- named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and bel Ef H. SCHUMAKER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to be(ore ‘me thisl 9th ?xy 9F September. 1905, The injured man possessed a splen- did physique which enabled him to pull through, although he had a narrow escape’ from instant death. Notary Public leuaml o Mino. My commission expires Sept.'15, 1915, CORRECT—A tite Fsb A. G. WEDGE, JR. W.A. GouLp, Directors. DR. COGK SILENT ON PEARY’S GHARGES Says He Would Degrade Him- self by Answering, Copenhagen, Sept. .—When Fred- erick A. Cook was shown Commander Peary’s statement attacking his verac- ity he replied after a moment’s stud- {ed reflection: “I won't degrade myself by answer- ing Peary’s charges until the accusa: tion is made upon scientific data.” Pressed for a more explicit state- ment Dr. Cook remained silent. He was clearly angered by Commander Peary’s assault and his statement is taken to mean that he will wait until the data obtained by himself and Peary are put to the test of a scien- tific analysis before entering a more formal denial to the commander's charges. Commander Peary’s message cre- ated the greatest sensation here since the first news of Cook’s discovery. Despite the inclination of the Dan- ish people to accept Cook's statements as the absolute truth there is no deny- ing the fact that Peary’s virtual de- nial of Cook’s claims has caused a wavering among Cook’s supporters. First Heard News From Eskimos. Copenhagen, Sept. 9.—Dougaard Jensen, inspector of Danish North Greenland, declares that he is per- fectly convinced of the truth of Dr. Cook’s narrative. Jensen first heard that Dr. Cook had attained the pole from Eskimos; he then met Dr. Cook, who confirmed the story. WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED—Two girls for all around work in a small hotel, Good cooks and bakers. Wages $4 per week. Write W. R. Spears, Red Lake Agency, Minn. 4 WANTED-—Good girl for general house work. Inquire of Mrs, C. J. Pryo:, 421 Bemidji avenue. WANTED—Good girl who under- stands cooking. Wages $25.00. Kaye & Carter Lbr. Co., Hines. WANTED—Seamstress and appren- tice girls. Mathilde Housen, Schroeder Block. FOR SALE. DETAINED BY HEAVY GALE Peary and Party Delayed in Leaving Indian. Harbor. Indian Harbor, Labrador, via Cape Ray, N. F., Sept. .—Commander Rob- ert E. Peary and his party have just smled from here for Sydney, N. S. The Roosevelt arrived here Sunday night and has been detained by a heavy gale. On the arrival of the Roosevelt Mr. Peary and Captain Bart- lett came ashore and personally filed the dispatches which were sent by wireless to the United States. Commander Peary expressed grati- fication at his successful completion of his life’s work in discovering the North pole. He and Captain Bartlett appeared to be in the best physical condition. The Roosevelt is uninjured from her long and arduous voyage through the ice packs of the polar seas. TUnless the Roosevelt stops at Red Bay, Labrador, to permit Commander Peary to file the details of his success- ful exploration it is not believed that his interesting story can reach the outside world for at least three days. BLEACHED FLOUR IS SEIZED United States Marshal for Western Wisconsin Takes Action. La Crosse, Wis., Sept. .—Acting under instructions of United States District Attorney Gordon Rockflint the United States marshal for the West- ern district of Wisconsin and his dep- utles seized a carload of flour at Ma~ somanie, Wis., and another at Mad- ison, Wis. Instructions have been is- sued to make other seizures through- out the district. All of the flour to be taken is the output of the Columbus roller mills of Columbus, Neb., and is alleged to have been bleached with nitrogen peroxide in violation of the pure food law. The company will fight the proceedings and make a test of the statute. Young Griffo Declared Insane. Chicago, Sept. 10.—Arthur Griffith, known to the prize ring as “Young Griffo” and who was recorded among the best of the lightwelghts, was ad- Judged insane in court here. The for- mer prize fighter has been under re- straint before. GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Sept. 9.—Wheat—8ept., 98%c; Dec., 95%c; May, 99% @99%¢: On irnck—NQ 1 hard, $1.20@1.20%; No. 1 Northern, 99@99%ec; No. 2 Northern, 97@87%¢c; No. 8 Northern, 95@96c. St. Paul Unlon 8tock Yards. 8t. Paul, Bept. 9.—Cattle—Good choice steers, $6.00@6.78; fair to good, $5.00@5.50; good to cholce cows and heifers, $4.25@5.25; veals, $5.50@9.25. Hops—$7.60(@7.90. Sheep—Wethers, $4.50@4.60; yearlings, $478@5.00; spring lambs, $6.00@7.00. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Sept. 9.—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.00%; No. 1 Northern, 99%c; No. 2 Northern, 97%c; Sept., 973c; Oct., 96%¢c; Dec., 95%c; May, 99%c. Flax—To arrive and on track, $1.42; Sept., $1.38%; Oct., $1.34%; Nov., $1.84%; Dec, $1.3214. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, = Sept. 9.—Wheat—Sept., $1.01%; Dec., 96%c; May, 99%c. Corn —Sept., 67%c; Dea, 60%c; May, 62%c. Oats—Sept.,, 89%c; Dec, 39%c; May, 41%c. Pork—Sept., $23.- 25; Jan.,, $18.07%. Butter—Creamer- fes, 24%5@29%c; dairies, 22@26c. Eggs—18@22c. Poultry—Turkeys, 17c; chickens, 15¢; springs, 15%ec. Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, Sept. 9.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.20@8.20; Texas steers, $4.10@5.30; Western steers, $4.16@6.30; stockers and feeders, $3.00@5.00; cows and heifers, $2.30@6.25; calves, $6.50@ 900. Hogs—Light, $8.00@8.45; mixed, $7.85@8.50; heavy, $7.65@8.50; rough, $7.66@7.85; good to cholce heavy, $7.85@8.50; pigs, $7.30@8.25. Sheep. —Native, $2.80@4.95; yearlings, $4.60 @5.50; lambs, $4.50@7.68. Day and Night Frst Door North of Postotfice Want FOR SALE—Challenge Hotel. A twenty-room modern hotel. Two doors north of postoffice. Cash or terms. Inquire at hotel or A. L. Smith. FOR SALE—Piano, in good condi- tion, only $75; also canoe, first- class condltion. Apply Miller’s Repair Shop. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—Large seven-room house on lake shore. See T. Beaudette, 314 Minnesota Ave. FOR SALE—A No. 7 Oliver andja No. 7 Smith-Premier typewriter. Inquire at Pioneer office. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Store building former- ly occupied by Palace Clothing Co. Inquire of Schoeider Bros. FOR RENT —Furnished rooms. Apply over Brown’s Store. 317 Beltrami avenue, FOR RENT — Nicely furnished rooms. vard. Inquire 915 Lake Boule- 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. Donald, librarian WANTED—To buy a second-hand hard coal base-burner stove cheap. Cash. Call 213, Third street, up- stairs or phone 535. WANTED—A place to work for board and attend school. Gill, Happyland, Minn. Grant M. E. IBERTSON COUNTY CORONER AMD LICENSED EMBALMER Undertaking a Specialty Calls Answered Promptly Phone—Day Call 317-2; Night Call 317-3 Bemidii, Minn Ads FOR RENTING - A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS OR CBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. Pioneer