Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 7, 1909, Page 2

SRS THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY BY THE BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. C. J. PRYOR. C. E. CARSON. A. C. RUTLEDGE, Editor. . Entered In tho Postoffice at Bomidjl, Minnesota, as second class matter. SUBSDRIPTIUH---§5 0 PER YEAR IN ADVANGE A FEW OF THE EDITOR'S “TRIBULATIONS.” There is a whole lot that is truth- ful and applicable to any community in the foliowing, taken from an exchange: “It costs many sacrifices to run a newspaper and run it successfully. Although every man would like to see the editor roast and lambast some other fellow—but be careful not to hurt ‘me and mine.’ In his blindness he cannot see that per- haps the other fellow is also schem- ing to get the editor to roast him. “It costs the newspaper man every time he takes a stand upon any public question—be it local or national. If he takes issue with one set of men they will move heaven and earth to hang his hideon the back yard fence by secret and underhanded methods, not being manful enough to fight in the open. “If the editor advocates improve- ments and progress the knockers go after his scalp and threaten to stop their paper. Of course they seldom stop it because that would involve paying up their back sub- scription. If he opposes progress those who favor it would invest in a private grave yard just for the privilege of plaunting him there if they thought they could. “The man who waats an office— if only that of alderman in a town where no salary goes with it—wants the editors’ support free and seldom has the courtesy to say thank you, let alone turning business his way.” HOW MUCH JOHNSON? The Minneopolis Journal is authority for the statement that the astute Frank Day and the other members of the democtratic “kitchen cabinet” have picked Fred Johnson, brother of the late Governor John- son, as the successor of Governor Johnson, and will make a spectacu- lar effort to turn the support ac- corded John A. Johnson to his brother. Those accredited with being in- terested in the move claim that Fred Johnson is even a better speaker and campaigner than was John A.; that he has all the pleasing person- ality possessed by his late brother, and is, in fact, just the man to follow in the footsteps ot ‘‘Minnesota’s favorite son.” CAUSTIC COMMENT. LA. G. Rutledge.] ‘The air ship fleet that is promised should carry a chaplain. He is the true “‘sky,pilot.” The populist party has disap- peared. Perhapsit is only hiding its identity under a clean shave. The 1,000 Chicago women who have determined to wear sandals must have grown tired of trying to crowd a quart foot into a pint shoe. Prof. Herrick of Chicago thinks that “family trees” are what the country needs to make up a nation of gentlemen. Perhaps “‘family trees” might be more popular but for the lurking suspicion that some of the illustrious ancestors might be found dangling from a noose attached to one of the branches. HUNTER ATTACKED BY Cow He Kills the Infuriated Beast After ' Desperate Encounter. Sioux Talls, 8. D, Oct. —While hunting with a companion near his home in Deuel county Orville Sharp, 2 well known resident of that county, was fiercely attacked by an infuriated cow, which gave every evidence of being affected with hydrophobia. The fact that he was armed and was able while Iying on the ground to draw and point the muzzle of the gun at the cow and fire saved his life. With- out the slightest warning the cow at- tacked him, flinging him to the ground and trampling him serfously before he was able to get hold of his gun and put an end to the cow’s lifo. Would Oust Cracker Trust. Lansing, Mich.,, Oct. .—Quo war ranto proceedings were started in the supreme court to oust the National Biscuit company from doing business in Michigan. The company has failed to file an annual report with the Mich- igan secretary of state. Poison in Their Beer. Paterson, N. J.,, Oct. 8.—Edward Provost, a carpenter, is dead and his housekeeper, Mary Webb, is in a hos- pital in a critical condition as the re- sult of poison which is believed to have been in beer they drank at din- ner. Physicians diagnosed the case as probable strychnine poisoning. JOHN R, WALSH LOSES APPEAL Circuit Court Affirms Ver- dict of Guilty. . | —_— WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT Aged Banker Is Released on Ball Pending a Motion for a Rehearing. Collapse of the Walsh Banks Oc- curred Nearly Five Years Ago and the Government Charged Their Pres- Ident With Misapplication of Funds. Chicago, Oct. '.—John R. Walsh, convicted of misapplication of the tunds of the Chicago National bank, must serve a sentence of five years’ Imprisonment imposed upon him by the trial jury unless the supreme court upsets affirmation of a verdict of guilty handed down by the United Btates circuit court of appeals here. Counsel for Mr. Walsh in their ap- peal laid the greatest stress on what they alleged was a lack of criminal intent on the part of the defendant. In the very lengthy brief which they filed much law was quoted to show that the convicted banker used the funds of the bank in what he consid- ered a legitimate manner. The opinion of the court of appeals, written by Judge Humphrey and banded down by Judge Grosscup, is brief and is confined almost wholly to the question of criminal intention. Allegations {bat Juror Palmer was anduly influenced are dismissed with a word and but little more is said in eliminating allegations of inconsist- ency and repugnancy. Walsh Remains at Liberty. Counsel for. Mr. Walsh have thirty flays in which to file application for a rehearing by the court of appeals. Meanwhile he will be at liberty under his present bonds of $50,000. The rise and fall of the fortunes of John R. Walsh, who is now seventy- two years of age, forms an interesting chapter in the history of Americans who have risen from obscurity to power. The three Walsh banks—the Chi- cago National, the Equitable Trust company and the Home Savings bank —were closed by the comptroller of the currency Dec. 18, 1905, nearly five years ago. At that time Walsh not only owned these institutions and the Chicago Chronicle, but owned all or nearly all of the stock of a score of railroad and industrial concerns. According to the brief of the gov- ernment on the appeal all of these compenies were bankrupt, or on the verge of it, when secured by Walsh for little or nothing. The securities were unmarketable and practically worthless. Then, it Is alleged, Walsh formed corporations to buy these com- panies from himself, taking in pay- ment stock of the new corporations and enough of thelr bonds to repay himself at their face value for the sums he actually paid for them. In this way, according to the prosecution, he seoured for nothing stocks and bonds to the face value of $30,000,000. Planned Great Rall System. Walsh dreamed a great dream of a rallway system to be pieced together from his scattered purchases which would reach from the Mississippi to the Ohio, through Illincis, Indiana, ‘Wisconsin and Michigan to Duluth and Superior, Wis. The quarries and coal mines were to furnish much of the traffic. To secure funds Walsh had recourse to the funds in his banks. In cover- Ing up these loans it is alleged that he used memorandum notes, signed with the names of clerks who were not consulted in the matter. ‘There was nothing on the books to show that Walsh had received the loans. Even Fred Blount, the vice president, Is said to have been ignorant on the matter. For collateral Walsh depos- ited the securities of his various en- terprises. For two years it is charged that Walsh ignored the demands of.the comptroller of the currency that he place his banks upon a firm founda- tion and when the crash came it was discovered that 66 per cent of the securities held were those of Walsh properties. Of the $25,000,000 depos- its $16,000,000 were represented by the paper and securities of the Walsh enterprises, S00 CANAL RECORDS BROKEN Traffic in September Was the Heav- iest Ever Recorded. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Oet. .— Al traffic records at the Soo ship canal have been broken by the rec- ords for September. The net Sep- tember tonnage was 9,227,190 and this is the first time the 9,000,000 mark has been reached in the history of the canals. Traffic through the Cana- dian canal is increasing rapidly and during August exceeded that of the American canal by 1,000,000 tons. The excess was somewhat less In September. Result of Marital Troubles: Des Moines, Oct. .—Dennis Swee- mey, connected with the coal mines at New Saylor, near Des Moines, shot his wife, from whom he separated some time ago, then killed himself. The woman cannot live. EXPECTS TO PROVE CLAIMS Dr. Cook Says Polar Controversy Soon Will Be Ended. Pittsburg, Oct. .—Visibly affected by an enthusiastic ovation accorded him Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the North pole explorer, arrived here. From the time he left the train at the Union station until he reached the Hotel Bchenley, after an automobile trip through the principal streets, Dr. Cook was given a most hearty reception by scientific bodies, business circles and -~ the citizens of Pittsburs. Dr. Cook was guest of honor at a reception tendered by the chamber of commerce.. He is sufiering from a heavy cold and it is doubtful whether he will beable to carry out his many engagements. 2 “In a short time,” he said in an in- terview, “the public is to he given facts and then there will be no doubt who is the first discoverer of the North pole.” He said the report of the Copen- hagen university would be sent out first and that he expected an end to the present controversy within six months. PERSHING SAILS FOR MANILA Army Officer Returns to Scene of For- mer Victories, San Francisco, Oct. 6:—Among the passengers on the United States army transport Thomas, bound for Manila, was Brigadier General John J. Persh- ing, who is to assume command of the military forces at Zamboanga, isl- and of Mindanao, the scene of his for- mer victories over the rebellious Moros. The Thomas also carried the Phil- ippine constabulary band, which has made a successful tour of the coun- try, its farewell appearance being at the reception given President Taft at the Greek theater in Berkeley. PUTS AN END TO BITTER AGITATION Oleveland Street Car Strife Amicably Adjusted. Cleveland, Oct. 6.—A conference was held here to arrange final details for an absolute settlement of the local street railway situation, which has been bitterly agitated for eight years. The basis of the strife has been Mayor Tom L. Johnson’s contention for a 8-cent fare. The proposed set- tlement will be upon this rate of fare and will eliminate the street car question from the fall campaign. All of the points have been settled. It is agreed that the city shall give the Cleveland Railway company, the own- ers of the local lines, a twenty-five- year franchise, revokable whenever any of the provisions of the contract ‘with the city are violated. The city reserves the right to purchase the lines at any time municipal ownership is made lawful. The city also reserves the right to name a purchaser of the lines after eight years. The initial rate of fare is to be 3 cents on all lines, with a 1 cent extra charge for a transfer. Both the city and the rail- way company have agreed to let Judge Robert W. Tayler of the United States court determine the value of the railway property and the maxi- mum rate of fare. It is agreed that at no time shall the rate of fare be greater than will allow the company an earning of more than 6 per cent. DISCUSSED IN PARLIAMENT Health of Suffragettes Confined in Birmingham Jai. London. Oct. .—The nutrition of sulcidally disposed suffragettes. now In Birmingham jail still interests Keir Hardie, who again held up business in the house of commons in order to as- sure himselt that “the teeth, throat and other parts of the bodles” of the ‘women had suffered no injury through thelr voluntary desistance from masti- cation. Mr. Masterman, parliamentary sec- retary of the home office, amiably quoted the reassuring declaration of the prison doctors that the health of the prisoners is good. Only one of the women prisoners adheres to a preference for feeding by tube, though some of the others are being fed with teaspoons or feeding cups. OPPOSED TO ENGLISH PLAN German Alliance Hears of Anglo- American “Union of Defense.” Cincinnati, Oct. 6.—The so called “union of defense” between the Unit- ed States and Great Britain to offset the growing naval power of Germany, as advocated by Lords Northeliffe, Beresford and Close of England, is declared to be absurd In a resolution offered in the German National alli- ance convention by Dr. E. Richards, professor of German in Columbia uni- versity, New York eity. The resolution also declares that any move toward such an event as is desired by the English would be cer- tain to meet with the strenuous oppo- sition of the millions of German- Americans and Irish-Americans. ITALIANS COMING TO FARMS Persuaded to Till Soll Instead of Flocking to Cities. Chicago, Oct. 6—Very Rev. Don Pietro Pisani, professor of philosophy in the archbishop’s seminary of Ver- celli, Turin, Italy, who Is touring the United States and Canada in the in- terest of Italian agricultural coloniza- tion, announced here that large num- bers of Italians are socn to leave their native land for American farms in- stead of the cities. The plan to get the Italians out of the congested districts of the cities has the backing of a federation of Italian societies, the approval of the. Italian government and the support of Pope Pius. “ Young Firebug Sentenced. Deadwood, S. D., Oct. 6.—His career as a firebug was checked when David Anderson, eleven years old, of Lead, ‘was committed by the conrty court to the state refornt school at Plankinton. Anderson recentiy confessed to set- ting the fire that destroyed the Fraw- ley barns near here. Be sure that the wisest persons are the least severe.—Montagus. BEEN DECLARED Moroccans Unite to Exter- minate Christians, SULTAN JOINS IN FRAY Adherents Assume Control of the Campaign ‘Against Spain Around Melllla—Thnulandl of Fanatical Warriors From the Interlor Pouring Into Native Camps at Scene of Hostilities. ; Gibraltar, Qct. .—A holy war—a war of extermination—has been de- clared against the Christians by the Mohammedan priests of Moroceo and by the Riff tribesmen and today thou- sends of fanatical warriors from the interior tribes are pouring into the native camps that hedge the Spanish iroops in the Melilla peninsula, ac- cording to dispatches received here. The belief is hourly increasing that Mulai Hafid in his latest move against Spain is backed by German influences. German vessels are known to have landed cargo after cargo of ammuni- tion and arms. Adherents of Hafid have already as- sumed control of the campaign around Melilla. Lines of fortifications are being thrown up by Mulai Hafid’s engineers. who are working in the hills that skirt the Melilla peninsula. where the natives have penned up the entire Spanish force. CAUSE UNEASINESS IN PARIS Preparations for Extending Spanish Operations In Morocco. Paris, Oct. \—The preparations for the extension of Spain’s operations in Morocco, involving the sending of heavy reinforcements, are creating in- creasing uneasiness in Paris.® The Petit Parisien, a journal owned by Minister of Commerce Dupuy, in what is believed to be an inspired article says that Spain’s programme seems to go beyond the object originally communicated to the powers and pro- vokes apprehension in Europe, espe- clally in London and Paris. The colonial authorities of Algeria, the article says, have notified Paris of the existence of a fanatical excite ment in the interior and speak of dan- ger along the Algerlan frontier it General Marina, the commander of the Spanish forces in Morocco, at- tempts to push his expeditions south- ward from Zeluan. In conclusion the paper intimates that the reports from the interior of Spain indicate that there is grave danger of serious trou- ble at home as soon as the country is denuded of troops. Uncomplimentary. Howell-I'm a man of parts. Pow- ell—Most of them seem to be missing —Exchange. The State Map Most complete and at- tractive. Made from the latest Government Sur- veys, Post Office Records, Railroad and Private data, Aiming to show more towns than have ever been represented on similar en- gravings, Exquisitely col- ored by counties, Town- ship and range numbers and lines, wherever such lines are surveyed. Inter- urbdn Railroad Lines, and all other features necessary on up-to-date and com- plete maps. Size of map plate proper, about 20x28 inches. The highest priced school and office maps are not as complete nor as at- tractive. The Parfifia Canal An etching of a Topo- graphical Drawing, show- ing Nature of the land surface, locks, distances, U. S. Canal Zone and Districts, etc. U. S. Special Map 1llustrating the growth of U. S. by Purchase and Wars. HUSBAND WILL PROSECUTE Has Nephew Arrested on Charge of Stealing Former's Wife. Kansas City, Oct. s—Charged with Stealing his ..uncle’s - wite Edward Simpson was arrested here on a state ‘warrant, issued from Justice James B. Shoemaker’s court. Mrs. Mary Simp- son,. his aunt, the wife of a Clever land wholesale merchant, also was ar- vested. Hine Simpson, the husband, ‘who caused their arrest, is in Kansas City and says he will prosecute both his wife and nephew. Bimpson, the nephew, is married and thirty-seven years old. Mrs. Simp- son is forty-three years old. Mrs. Simpson and Edward Simpson were arraigned in court and pleaded guilty to a statutory charge. They were sentenced to four months’ im- prisonment in the county jail. Hine Simpson, the husband, appeared against the pair. 4 TRIAL OF GREAT IMPORTANCE On Result Depends Fate of Russian Political Party. St. Petersburg, Oct. J—Fourteen members of the Yekaterinburg com- mittee of the Constitutional Demo- cratic party have been placed on trial in that city on the charge of belong- ing to a non-legalized organization. The trial is of the greatest political importunce, inasmuch’ as the: accusa- tions are based entirely upon Premier Stolypin’s refusal to legalize this party. The precedent obtained will be applied to the Constitutional Dem- ocratic organizations throughout the empire. SCORES OF VESSELS IN RIVER PAGEANT St Louis Centennial Visitors See Novel Parade. St. Louis, Oct. /,—A water pageant, In which scores of gally dressed ves: sels took part on the Mississippi river, was the chief attraction of the day’s programme in the St. Louis centennial week. Rowing crews, power boats of all sizes and numerous river packets formed at the Merchants bridge and passed down stream beyond the Eads bridge, where the pageant was re- viewed by the visiting municipal offi- clals and by the officers and crews of | the United States torpedo boat flo- | tilla. The visiting mayors invaded the Merchants’ Exchenge after the river | pageant and business was practically at a standstill for an hour. The mem- bers of the exchange were hosts to | the visitors at a luncheon in the | Planters’ hotel. Later the Wednesday | club entertained the wives and daugh- ters of the mayors. Governor's Home Destroyed. Boston, Oct. 6.—The Boston resi- dence of Governor Eben S. Draper ‘was practically reduced to a shell by ! fire. A conservative estimate of the | loss is $150,000. No one was in the ! building at the time, FAR INTO NIGHT President Has - Strenuous Day Around Frisco. VISITS STATE UNIVERSITY Is Tendercd Reception in Greek The- ater on Campus, the First Open Air Playhouse Built in America—Lays Cornerstone of Y. M. C. A. Building at San Francisco and Ends Busy Day by Attending Banquet. San Francisco, Oct. .—With the arrival of the president’s private car Mayflower at the Sixteenth strect sta- tion in Oakland President Taft began one of the most strenuous days of his whirl about the country. After Lrealfast Mayor Peverley L. Hodghead of Berkeley, accompanied by a reception committee of twenty citizens of the college town, boarded the Mayflower and extended a formal welcome to the president. The May- flower was then switched to the Berkeley line and half an hour later arrived at Berkeley. Through strects rendered almost impassable by a surging crowd of ckecring people the president was driven to the campus of the Univer- sity of California. He was taken to the Greek theater, the first cpen air theater built in America. Here the president was given a public recep- tion. Frem Berkeley the president and the members of his party pro- ceeded in autemobiles to the Key Route inn in Oakland, where the ofli- clal welcome of that city was exztend- ed by Mayor Mott. At the inn a de- tachment of the Thirtietn United States infantry was drawn up to sa late the president and n company of marines formed part of his cscort in a combined military and civic parade. At Lake Merritt the parade halted long enough for the president to make a brief address. The party then boarl- ed the revenue lannch Golden Gate for the trip across San Francisco bay. The official paraie ir San Francisco was followed by the laying of the cornerstone of the new Y. M. C. A. building. President Taft later attend- ed a reception at the Union Leacue club, then retired to bis hotel for a brief rest and In the evening attended a banquet i» his honor. 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