Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 20, 1909, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT SUNDAY BY THE BEMIDJI. PIONEER PUBLISHING 0. | E. H. DENU. C. E. CARSON. A. G. RUTLEDCE, Editor. k et s S UR Entersd In the Postoffice at Bemld)l, Minnesota, as secon class mattor, SUBSGRIPTION---85.00 PER YEAR IN- ADVANCE The Cass Lake Times of last week comes. to the Pioneer exchange table with<¢he four pages all-home print. The Times hasa fine adver- tising patronage, and is apparently prosperous. Brother Ives and his better half have “stuck for the big show” at Cass Lake, and if they are getting on the right side of the ledger with their publication, they certainly deserve it, as they have made a great fight for that village. Here’s hoping the Times will soon be printing eight pages, all at home, and will have a fine new cylinder press. HAVEN'T CHANGED OUR MIND, ONE BIT. The Bemidji Pioneer editor is re- ceiving a severe roasting by the state press because of his criticisms of the State Editorial Association in com- parison with the recently organized North-Central Editorial Association. Editor Rutledge gave expression to the statement that the former ‘‘was fast degénerating into a political machiné 6f the first magnitude,” and some of the old time members are claiming that this is an untruthful slam,—Brainerd Dispatch. Well, we ‘can ‘stand it. Some truths are indeed ‘‘stranger than fiction,” and some of the old boys were probably hitin a tender part by this reference to the State Editorial - association. However, the writer would like to ask Brother Ingersoll if he ever noticed the Hon: C. C. Whitney, Col. Frank Meyst/ and one Dobson and some other lesser lights of that great editorial association hatching a political microbe at one of the annual out- ings of the associotion? Then there was Dowling and a few others. Oh well, we don’t care. But one thing is certain, the moment the North-Central Minnesota Editorial association is dominated by ready- print managers, type foundry agents and editors with political axes to grind, then can the Pioneer editor be counted out of the membership. Politics and business do not mix well together, as we have reason to know, although it may be different, where one has been favored with a postoffice. A little more young blood in- jected into the management of the State Editorial association would probably lengthen the life and use- fulness of that organization. STEENERSON’S MEASURE T0O DRASTIC. Congressman Steenerson’s bill amending the Erdman act, and claimed to have been designed to furnish relief from strikes such as are in progress now in the north- west, is said to be too drastic to be of any material benefit, and it is assested that if the bill ever became aaw, it would be “knocked out” the first time that the supreme court got a chance at it. There is need of a compulsory arbitration law, one which will make strikes a case of last resort; and if the Steenerson bill, is too drastic, and was drawn to act as a ‘‘rubber baby,” to be knocked out by the supreme court, let congress amend the measure so as to make it “hold water” in the highest courts. If the government can protect the shippers and business interests generally with respect to rates, ac- commodations, treatment, etc., why not go a step further and insist on arbitration of labor and wage dis- putés, instead of permitting a tie-up of ‘the transportation lines. BY THE WAY. % E. H. D After today—Only four more shop- ping days till Christmas, The man who keeps telling what he*does forgets that it weakens him in‘the esteem of his friends. P i Its not too late to shop early. The ‘ merchants appreciate morning shopping. Begin with tomorrow: No great loss without some small gain “is just as true as ever.” “Something for nothing”—is that which everyone longs for and but " few'ever get. Advertising is a thing that makes your ‘trade increase. Everything that'the merchant does is an adver~ tisement, and the “ad” is good or bad according to the way he does things. VOTE 0 DEMAND INCREASED PAY Ehiployes of Eastern' Roads Ballot- on- Question. If you have a good thing you must tell about it; that. is advertis-|;. ing, REPORT ON-DATA- e ABOUT 125,000 INVOLVED cnmm‘“ee;‘ |F‘Is"a°lhvmrw“l ior.lnllntlonu Seceking Higher Wag Rmtemflm ';fllillflpw er Wages Are the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Cenductors—Ten-Hour Day and Ten Copenhagen, - Dec:. :04~The. -CORBI8| .. ooy Advance in Compensation tory of the University of Copenhagen, at a secret session, recelved a prelim.| 9ome of the Demands to Be Made. inary ‘report ‘covering the ‘ffst stages of the ‘workiof thévommittee 'whith s examining the: Nerth-polar records :of| Dr. Frederick- Ar Cook. Am -exoited discussion followed.” The committee has not' completed:'its: investigation: The report was-presented by:Rector Torp, but its nature was. carefully i Chicago, Dec. 20.—An overwhelming | mijority vote was cast by the condue- 'tore and trainmen' on thirty-two East- lern and'New England failroads in fa- 'vor: of presenting demands for in- igreased wages and a standard wage |8cale throughout the Eastern territory. guarded from otliérs than members of| The action was shown by the re- the consistory:: Therlatter ‘are pledged | Warns ‘received in Chicago by Presi- to secrecy.: It-was.admitted,however,| dent- W. G. Lee of the Brotherhood of that the work thus far accomplished {Raliroad Trainmen and President A. provoked ‘an animated debate among | B: Garretson of the Order of Railway the university-offidials,: Touthe tiews-| Conductors. Every tally sheet re- paper men Rector: Torp.sald:.. «celved from the various Eastern head- “The committee’s work.is not yat ters of the . h finished. 1 cannot tell"How~ lomg-jt| AUaTters of the two unions showed a will continue;-but I 'hope ‘that/thesre- sult can be made' public-before. New: Year’s. Both the members of the con-{' sistory and ‘the examiring “committee{! have been forbidden: strictly ito~ make public - anything. whatever regarding|' what has been accomplished thus far by the investigators.” It is reported ‘that”Capt&in' Loose’s statement’ has -been compared- with Dr. Cook’s and at various points -liter- ally correspond.’ The- committee in- tends to summon several sclentlsts: and Greenland officials now in-Copen- hagen and cross-examine them on the subject of Cook's firet 'declaratins on meeting him in Greenland: when'/re: turning from his North pole quest. The general opinibn in' university circles ig that'thé' cotmittee-will' with- hold aceeptance of: Dri Cook’s claims on the basis that they have. net beeny: substantiated. ANTI-BLACKLIST - LAW:. VALID 8t. Paul Police Judge Firies HIlI' Rall- road' Lirtes St.' Paul, Dec:' 20.—Fudge“Fidehout; in the police court, upheld- the validity of the so.called “anti-blacklist law” in- the cases brought by Thomas Van Lear in‘the name of ‘the stdte agalnst the Great Northern-and-Northern Pa- cific railways. The judge: held: both’ companies guilty of violating the law and im- posed'‘ &< fife: of ' $50 ‘against .each, which ‘was paid‘ under protest ‘for the purpose of taking appeals to the su- preme court. The law prohibits any person from requiring 'a'personal’ record’ for-a period- longer-than-one year: from:any applicant for employment. It was tes- tifled that thedéféndants asked such & record for a period of ten years, A. B. GARRETSON. majority in each railroad in favor of demanding higher wages, shorter hours and a modification of working conditions. The demands to the rail- roads-will be made early in January. About 125,000 conductors and train- men are involved in the Eastern and New England situation. The propor- tion approximately is one conductor to three trainmen. One of the cardinal demands to be formulated is that all railroads shall pay the same scale of ‘wages for the same class of work and that a standard scale for trainmen and conductors similar to that prevailing on Western railroads shall prevail in the East. | The -demand for an increase in wages will average 10 per cent over the present scale. A ten-hour day also will be demanded and overtime pay for all_work above ten hours. At the present. time the scale on Eastern roads varies from $2.10 to $3.65 per 100 miles for freight conductors and from $1.20 to $2.60 per 100 miles for brakemen. About twenty-five differ- ent wage scales are in force. KING’SWIDOW QUITS BELGIUM Baronéss Vaughan Goes to Parls to Consult Attorneys. Brussels, Dec, 20. — Baroness Vaughan, widow of the late King Leo- pold,. quietly left Brussels for Paris, presumably to consult with.lawyers regarding the contest of Leopold’s will that the king's three daughters will institute immediately after the king's funeral Wednesday. < The utmost secrecy ‘surrounded the baroness’ departure in order to avoid & hostile demonstration by the public. It is announced she will return “in a few days” and there is much spec- ulation as to whether this means that she will attend the funeral, It is known that great pressure was brought to bear on her to have her remain in seclusion during the funeral. Princesses Louise, Stephanie and Clementine said that if the baroness were permitted to attend the funeral they would absent themselves, there- by adding another scandal to the Bel- glan court. ALDRICH AND CANNON ARE IN DISFAVOR Result of Siraw Vote Taken by New York Magazine, New York, Dec. 20.—An interesting and, in some particulars, sensational “straw bal.ot,” apparently indicating that the country, while still loyal to President Taft, is backing up the so called “insurgent” movement directed against Speaker Cannon and Senate Leader Aldrich, will appear in the Jan- uary number of Success. Particular interest attaches to the vote that was taken from among the 22,500 life subscribers of the maga- zine, because of the fact that a similar poll taken last fall enak'ed Success to predict nearly 'a month before elec- tion practically the exact electoral vote received by President Taft. Of the more than 22,000 persons polled, . a representative citizenship scattered over the entire country, 13, 102 replied. Of these 8,360 classed themselves as Republicans, 3,213 as Democrats, 2,191 independents, Prohi- bitionists or members of other parties. ONE . BOY DIES llrFLAMES Fire at Funeral Starts a Panic Among the Mourners. Ely, Minn,, Dec. 20—A candle set fire to the funeral hangings in the home of Joseph Prefontaine, where the body of his mother was laid out. A large number of guests who were present escaped panic stricken and in the confusion a seven-year-old boy, who was asleep up stairs, was burned to death. George Prefontaine, the son of Joseph, was seriously and perhaps fatally burned while trying to save the body from cremation. NEW RECORD PRICE FOR FLAX Touchew $8:aBushelon the:Mihnedp- olis Market. Minneapolis, Dec. 20.—Flax went to $2' a bushel-hére; a*record-never-be: fore attained... According to the government’s esti- mtte: Minnesotd:: and: tHe: Dalibtas raised- 26,000,000 bushels of this grain/ this year. December wheat went to $li4.a bushel and May to $1.13%.. hone No. 537 E THE MODEL DRY GLEANING HOUSE HOGANSON BROS., Proprietors Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing, Rugs, Carpets, Household Furnishings, etc. and Pressing on Short Notice. 106 Second Stree Also Sponging HIDBEN DANGERS: Nature Gives Timely Warnings That;No Bemidiji.Citizen Can- Afford. tolgnore.:. DANGER'SIGNAL NO. 1 comes from the kidney secretions. They will warn you when the kidneys are sick. Well kidneys excrete a clear, amber fluid. Sick'kidneys send out a thin, pale and foamy, or a thick, red, illsmelling .urine, full of sedi-| ‘ment and irregular of passage. DANGER SIGNAL NO. 2 comes from the back.. Back pains, dulland heavy, or sharp and acute, tell you of sick kidneys and warn you of the approach of ' dropsy, . diabetes. and Bright's disease. Doan’s ‘Kidney Pills cure sick kidieys and cure them permanently. Here's Bemidji proof: Mrs. L. Kane, 615 - Fourth Street, Bemidji, Minn., says:= “I was a sufferer from kidney complaint fora number of years. Doan’s Kidney Pills have.given me. great relief and I am willing to recommend them, as Iam confident that anyone who uses the remedy will receive great benefit. My trouble seemed to be of | a' dropsical nature and I suffered much from rheumatic pains through. | out my. body. My system seemed to be filled with - uric--acid and 1 felt miserable. I at last procured Doan’s Kidney Pills at the Owl Drug Store and ' through their use received relief.”’ g For sale by all"dealeérs. Price 50 cents, * Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. 2 Rentember * thé, ‘name—Doan’s— and take no other, No. No. 12-=Nelson house . . HOUSE BARGAINS ‘What would it cost you fo build a house foday? THINK OF IT 3550 Look over this list of buildings--- you may find just what you want No.. I=-Fred Dudley house.........$250 No. 2-=-Fred Dudley house ......... 250 " No. 3-=Fred Dudley house ."......... 300 No. 4-=Fred Didley house .......... 400 No. 5-=-Number 503 Second St., house .. 50 6-=-Number 611, house . ......... * No..T-==Number 617, e. of Hennesey’s, No. 8.--0le Loken house ........... No. 9--C. H. Williams house ........ No. 10==-Kittleson house ........... | No. 13=-Third street, McLeroy house . . . . 150 Ask or Write for A.H. JESTER BEMIDJI, MINNES_OTA _ 150 50 450 350 650 400 house More Information ¥ ¥ ““ How are your bowelsP”" the doctor ai- l ? ways asks. He knows how important is I , O u S ¢ the question of constipation. He knows that inactivity of the liver will often pro- Doctors all agree that an active liver is posi- duce most disastrous results. We believe tively. essential to_health. Ask your own Ayer’s Pills ‘are the best liver pills you doclor about Ayer's Pills. §.0 Ae5C2:: can possibly take. Sold for over 60 years. Coal Shortage Closes Mines. ° Butte, Mont., Dec. 20.—The Boston and Montana mines of the Amalga: mated Copper company have been forced to suspend operations as the result of the coal ‘shortage following the strike of switchmen on the North- western' railroads. Three thousand men experienced an enforced idleness. owell. Mass. GRAIN-AND. PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Dec. 18,—Wheat—Dec:, $1.14; May, $1.13%@1.13%; July, $1.18%. On track—No: 1 hard, $1.- 163% @1.15%; No. 1 Northern, $1.14% @1.16%; No. 2 Northern, $1.125@ 1.13%; No. 3 Northern, $1.11% @1.12 Wholesome Is it wholesome? . That is the first question to be considered as regards a food or beverage. BEMIDJI'S PILSENER BEER Is particularly wholesome. Brewed from choicest barley malt and hops. As a health beverage, it is recommended on account of its nutritive and tonic qualities. Knowing that it is wholesome you enjoy your glass of PILSENER style beer to the limit. Bemidji Brewing Co. Phone 235 Bemidji, Minn. St. Paul Live Stock. 8t. Paul, Dec. 18.—Cattle—Good t> choice steers, $6.75@7.50; fair to good, $5.00@6.75; good to choice cows and heifers, $4.25@5.25; veals, $6.50@7.25. Hogs—$8.10@8.25. Sheep—Wethers, $4.75@56.25; yearlings, $6.25@7.00; spring lambs, $7.00@7.75. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Dec, 18—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.16%; No. 1 Northern, $1.14%; No. 2 Northern, $112%; Dec, $1.12%; May, $1.13%. Flax—On track, $2.01%; to arrive, $1.- 97%; in store, $2.01%; Dec., $2.01%; May, $1.97%. s Chicago Grain and Provisi_onn. Chicago, Dec. 18—Wheat—Dec., $1.19; May, $1.14; July, $1.04. Corn —Dec., 61%c; May, 65%@65%c; July, Buy Your Lumber Direct \UMBR From the Saw Mill 65%c. Oats—Dec., 43%c; May, 44%c; July, 42%c. Pork—Jan, $21.97%; N S May, $22.05. Butter—Creameries, 27 \ We can supply your @34c; dairles, 25@30c. Eggs—25%@ wants for one house 86c. Poultyy—Turkeys, 17c; chickens or a dozen. and springs, 11%ec. Headquarters for Lath and Shingles of all kinds. Let Us Figure Your Bills Chicago Live Stock. . Chicago, Dec. 18.—Cattle—Beeves, $3.80@8.30; Texas steers, $3.80@4.70; Western steers, $4.00@6.30; stockers and feeders, $3.10@5.10; cows and heifers, $2.00@5.40; calves, $7.00@ 9.75. Hogs—Light, $8.06@8.50; mixed, $8.25@8.62%; heavy, $8.30@8.70; rough, $8.25@8.45; good to choice heavy, $8.20@8.70; pigs, $7.00@8.00. Sheep—Native, $3.50@5.60; yearlings, $6.35@7.50; lambs, $5.75@8.60. Douglass Lumber Company, Bemidii (On Lake Irving, Telephone 371) EMERGENCIES % \ BISIAR & MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 117 Third Street Dayphone 319, Night phones 115, 434 *r I @ b it L 7, S38M \h % i Calls Answered at All Hours HARRY MASTEN Piano Tuner Formerly of Radenbush & Co. of St. Paul 4.,,'0 A 2 plumber W AN HOUR saved in summoning the plumber by telephone may save the price of several years of service. It certainly saves a lot of discomfort and worry, The Bell Telephone keeps the household in constant touch with all the resources of civilization and is instantly available in any emergency. { It also keeps the household in constant touch with the broader outside world by means of the Long Distance Service of the Bell System. Instructor of Violin, Piano, Mando- lin and Brass Instruments. Music furnished for balls, hotels. weddings, banquets, and all occasions. Terms reasonable. All music up to date. Phone N. W. 535, or call at 213 Third Street, upstairs. HARRY MASTEN, Piano Tuner WOOD!'! Leave your orders for § Lumber Co. seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine Wood with S. P. HAYTH Telephone 11 NorthwesternTelephone Exchange Co. Every Bell Telephone is the Center of the System. Bemidji Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Jobhers The Following Firms Are Thoroughly Reliable and Orders Sent to Them Will Be Promptly Filled at Lowest Prices J, . GRANT The Crookston LAND & LUMBER O, Wholesale White Ceadr Posts and Poles, Lum- per, Shingles and Lath in Carload Lots Bemid]l, Minnesota Modef Ice Cream, Snowflake Bread and Deelishus Capdies Made at The Model Wholesale Bakery, Man- facturing Confectionery and Ice Cream Factory 315-Minnesota Ave. BEMIDJI, MINN. BEMIDJI CIGAR GO, Manufacturers of High Grade Cigars Wholesale Lumber, Lath and Building Material Pepper & Son Wholesale Liquor Dealers Telephone 489 NORTHERN GROGERY COMPANY WHOLESALE GROGERS . Tom Godfrey, La Zada, Queenie, Imported Leaf, Bemidji Leader Ghe Given Hardware Co. Successors to John Fleming & Co. Major Block Bemid)l, Minn. Send your Mail Orders to GEO. T. BAKER & CO. Manufacturing Jewelers and Jobbers They are especially prepared to romptly fill all orders in their various flnes of merchandise. gest stock of Diamonds. and Melges Bros. Co. Wholesale Commission Fruft:and Broduce Wholesale and Retail Hardware Manuf: of ‘Watches and the finest equipped work- i “W""B shop in N:rfium Minnesota, Special er order work - given prompt attention. Creamery yLt Phons §7 Estimates furnished. 316 Minnesota hve.