Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 29, 1910, Page 4

Dare Was in Town. F. A. Dare, editor and publisher of the Walker Pilot, came up from his home at the Cass county seat last evening and spent a few hours in the city on business, returning on the night train. Mr. Dare is one of the squarest newspaper men in Minnesota; and he has lots of friends throughcut the state. Asked as to whether P. H. McGarry of Walker was a candi- date for the republican nomination for congressman from the Sixth dis- trict, Mr. Dare said that he knew of a certainty, that Mr. McGarry had been approached by strong people in the district who had voluntarily offered him their support if he would make the run, but that the Walker representative had not given a definite answer to the query and tender of support; that any state- ment made from Cass Lake or any other place, to the effect that Mr. McGarry had absolutely declined to enter the congressional race, but had agreed to again run for the legislature and take up the Cass Lake fight for the location of a nor- mal school at that place, were with- out foundation, and had not been authorized by any statement made by*P. H.” Establishes Grading Camps Near Wilton. M. W. Barnard, one of the largest contractors who are building grade for the Plummer-Moose Lake line of the Soo, came to Bemidji yesterday and is arranging to start work on the contract which he has to build six miles of grade near Wilton, west of this city. Mr. Barnard has been grading fonrteen miles of the right-of-way near Hill City, on which he now has a big gang of men and teams work- ng. He will build six miles of grade, beginning at the point where John Moberg’s contract finishes, a short distance north of Wilton, and ex- tending to the line where Gus Lundahl is grading westward. Mr. Barnard will do all of his grading with men, horses and cars, and will not use a steam shovel. He states that the . grading from, Hill City and Wilton will be cumpleted and ready -for the laying of steel by July 1. Candidate for City Clerk. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for city clerk to be voted upon at the city election to be held Tuesday February 15, 1910 If elected, I will give the office my personal attention and the city a good business administration of its affairs. With this pledge to the voters I solicit your support for the election, and your vote on that date. Respectfully Submitted, Clyde J. Pryor. Candidate for Alderman of Fourth Ward. I hereby announce myself an in- dependent candidate for alderman for the Fourth ward at the city elec- tion to be held Feb. 15th, 1910. I am a freeholder and taxpayer in this city and earnestly solicit the support of the voters of the Fourth ward. If elected I promise to serve to the best of my ability the business interests of this city. W. Brown. Subscribe for the Pioneer. Young People’s Annual a Success. The Young People’s Annual En itainment, given at the Salva- tion'Army Hall Thursday evening, was a great success. The hall was unable to accommodate the attend- ance, and standing room was not available. . The program was of a highly entertaining and instructive nature. Prizes were awarded for company meeting (Sunday school) attend- ance, and. also for increasing the attendance by bringing others. In the competition Ethel. Abney won first prize, Edna Pitman second, Dewy Abney third. Winners in the ticket selling for the annual competition were Mrs, James Boldon, first prize, bible; Ethel Abney, second, Red Letter Testament; Ester Johnson, third, new testament. The enrollment services at close of entertainment was very impressive. The following persons were enrolled as soldiers of the corps of Bemidji; Senior soldiers, James Boldon, Mrs. Della James Boldon; junior soldiers, Frank Barry, Eva Brown and Ester Johnson; recruits accepted, Pearl Pitman, Edna Pitl_nanA Saloon at Ball Club Closed. Cass Lake, Jan., 29.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The U. S. government officials today o dered closed the saloon at Ball Club which has been operated by Wm. Lyons. Ball Club was left out of the recent order clos- ing the other saloons in nearby towns for the reason that it was beleived by the officials that the Ball Club saloon was not dealing the wet goodsout to Indians. But it was later reported to the govern- ment officials that liquor was being sold to Indians, After an investigation was made by several of the special agents and it was found that liquor was being sold to Indians by ‘“‘go betweens,” or a third party. It was further learned that a young Indian was tending bar there. In the recent trial of Frank Payne of Grand Rapids evidence was brought out which showed that one of the Indian | witnesses was drunk at the time the crime charged was committed at Ball Club. The order of closing the Ball Club saloon goes into effect on™ Feb. 10. Alden A. Howe Gets Pension. Congressman Steenerson ad- vised us of the allowance of the claim for -pension of Mr. Alden A. Howe, Company K, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, whose address is Bemidji, Minnesota, at the rate of $12.00 per month, ESCAPE OF GHILDREN IS MIRACULOUS Twenty Riding on Sled Crusheg Between Two Engines. Andoveg-. 0., Jan. 29.—A bobsled car- rying twenty school children was struck by a fast Lake Shore and Mich- igan Southern passenger train on North Main street and carried 200 feet upon the pilot of the locomotive until brushed off by an engine standing up- on a sidetrack. Not one child was killed and none seriously hurt. The sled “was com- pletely demolished when the second engine struck it. ‘I'ne children live in Andover town- ship and each day are brought to the public school here. The conveyance was driven by W. L. Pendleton. ‘When he neared the track Pendleton noticed the train but, instead of stop- ping, whipped the horses to speed them ahead of the train. The bobsleighs slid upon the pilot of the passenger |, engine and, with the team of horses dragging on one side and the sled on the other, was carried until the sled was crushed Dbetween the passenger engine and another locomotive stand- ing on a siding. One of the horses was hurt and had to be shot. A majority of the children were on the bob when the sled was crushed be- tween the two engines, but in a seem- ing miraculous manner .all escaped death or fatal injury. What's the Use? “Does wealth bring real enjoyment?’ “Naw. They won't let you eat the grub you like or wear the clothes you consider classy or listen to the music you understand or even put a cast iron dog on the fawn."—Kansas City. Jour- nal. [ JUDGE OUR DRESS GOODS | DEPARTMENT BY THE QUALITY OF ITS BLACKS It Is the Fairest Test That We Gan Think Of This store has built up the largest Dress Goods business in the City. It is still growing. It is growing because Bemidji women have learned to depend upon the quality of La Port Fabrics. line. Dress Etc. Spring Goods. OI Goods, They have learned to appreciate the money back guarantee of satis- tion under which all dress materials---Blacks included, are sold. The fact that the quality in Black is more apparent to the average dress buyer than any other color prompts us to specialize on this one In fact this is nof only the best place to buy Dress Goods; but- everything in our lines. Our Spring Goods are arriving daily. Muslin Underwear, Trimmings, Ginghams, Wash Goods, Corsets, & And lots more to come. We want every lady to visit Our Store and see our selection of eary-Bowser Co. Bem|d||, Minn. Hoisery, | their lives. This case is made of Solid Nickel and notto be compared with cheap white metal cases. SPECIAL WATCH . SALE That will interest you; stock reduction is our desire; it is your opportun= ity; we have made big cuts in prices on all watches except HAMILTONS. Dust and Damp Proof Solid Nickel Case Complete with Movement at Greatly Re- B-411 T7-jeweled B-413 7T-jeweled Elgin B-433 15-jeweled Waltham.. B-507 15-jeweled South Ben B-508 15-jeweled Jllinois B-509 17-jeweled Great Northern B-512 17-jeweled Illinois - B-510 17-jeweled Rockford Challange. B-514 17-jeweled South Bend.... B-511 17-jeweled Hamilton Special B-513 17-jeweled BEMIDJI SPECIA! B-517 21-jeweled Dueber B-520 21-jeweled Rockford B-523 21-jeweled Elgin B-525 21-jeweled Heyworth. B-527 21-jeweled BEMIDJI CHIEF...... Any Watch or Article of Jewelry can be ordered from us by mail with the greatest confidence, as we sell only RELIABLE GOODS. When arriving in Bemidji leave your Watch and Jewelry Repairing with us. GEO. T. BAKER &7 CO., Manufacturing Jewelers i16 THIRD ST:==NEAR THE LAKE duced Prices. It will be done promptly. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA SKIFFS PLYING IN THE STREETS Boulevards of Paris Sub= merged by Flood. LARGE AREA UNDER WATER Devastation Has Penetrated to the Very Heart of the French Capital and Twelve of Its Twenty-five Bridges Have Been Declared Unsafe—Busi- ness Is at a Standstill and Prices of Necessities Are Advancing Rapidly. Paris, Jan. 29.—The boiling waters of the Seine were still rising at noon at the rate of an inch and a quarter an hour. There is a steady downpour of rain. The temperature is falling. Everywhere the situation is apprecia- bly worse. At the Place Pereire the main sewer- exploded, flooding the subway, and the | workmen inside narrowly escaped with Another main broke, emp- tying its contents into the basement of the principal market and destroying the entire reserve stock of provisions. The Place du Palais Bourbon, where the deputies are now sitting, is nearly isolated. The palace of the Legion of Honor has been evacuated. The situa- tion in the neighborhood of the French institute has become desperate. The papers are filled with pages of pitiful and terrifying details, War! would hardly play such havoc. The | “City of Light” has become a city of | slime, filled with muddy waters. Busi- ness is almost at a standstill and the hotels are crowded with persons who have fled from inundated homes. The prices of necessaries are advancing by leaps and bounds, as the paralysis of transportation facilities entering the city extends. The Northern railroad alone of the vast network of railways still operates directly into the city, but the operation of this line is threat- ened by the deplorable situation at the St. Lazare station, where the tracks are submerged and the immense build- ing is in danger of falling as a result of broken water mains beneath the foundations. Streets Filled With Water. The Esplande des Invalides is a sheet of water. The turgid flood crept back almost to the Jardin du Luxem- bourg on the left bank and invaded the Place de la Concorde, which was closed and guarded by soldiers, and the lower Champs Elysee on the right bank. The Palais de Glace and other pleasure resorts and restaurants are surrounded, even the Place de L'Opera at the core of the city threatening to sink to the subway beneath. Cellars throughout the district from.that point to the St. Lazare station, comprising the Faubourg Montmartre and the Rue Berger and the richer sections in the Rue de Provence, the Rue Drouot and the Rue Chateaudon, are filled to the street level with water from the over- flooded subterranean river. Skiffs plied in the yard of President Fallieres’ palace in the Champs Elysee. Small boats also sailed around the theaters and the restaurants in the lower Champs Elysee. The surface of the. water in this section is on a level with the crest of the flood. All basements in this quarter are filled and water is on the first floors of many of the costly residences. The devastation has now penetrated the very heart of Paris, the gorging rivers and sewers underneath literally blowing up the streets, while the area of the surface overflow by the waters of the Seine has been doubled. Twelve of the twenty-five bridges over the river have been closed and the quays on either side {rom one end of the city to the other sre either inundated or have been roped off as unsafe. ENORMOUS DAMAGE RESULTS Flood Situation in Italy Becoming > More Serious. Rome, Jan. 29.—While the surround- ing country has been flooded and im- mense damage done Rome is not yet seriously threatened, despite the con- tinued rise of the Tiber, which is now' almost fo iZe BrdSE arcies. Messages Irom the country districts of Italy indicate that enormous dam age has been dome. Live stock has been drowned, barns and farmhouses washed away and crops destroyed. The situation in the country is sc serious that the government will prob- ably have to make provision for the farmers. The river Arno is flooding the ad- jacent country for many miles. Rail- way service is in a bad way. Nearly a score of deaths from the storm and floods have been reported. EXECUTION OF AMERICANS Nicaraguan Court Acquits Members of Courtmartial. Managua, Nicaragua, Jan. 29.—The court at Mesaya acquitted General Medina, Prosecuting Attorney Salo- mon Selva and other members of the courtmartial charged with responsi- bility for the illegal conviction and execution of the Americans, Groce and Cannon. The acquittal followed when Gen- eral Medina presented the original tel- egrams of instruction, signed by Pres- | ident Zelaya. The court, however, does not indict- or accuse Zelaya. RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Postal Savings Bank Bill Reported to the Senate. ‘Washington, Jan. 29.—The postal savings bank bill was favorably re- ported to the senate from the senate committee on postoffices and post- roads practically in the form submit- ted by the subcommittee. Senator Carter, who will have charge of the measure, will seek an early oppor- tunity for consideration by the senate. | New-Cash-Want-Rate ',-Gent-a-Word Where cash accompanies copy we will publish all “Want Ads” for half- cent a word per insertion. Where cash does not accompany copy the regular rate of one ceuta word will be charged. EVERY HOME HAS A WANT AD For Rent--For Sale--Exchange =-Help Wanted--Work Wanted --Etc.--Etc. HELP WANTED. WANTED—A good reliable man to act as representative in Bemidj, handling the Metz cars, Gray Marine motors and Mullin Steel Boats. Address G. W, Darkow Co., Crookston, Minn. WANTED—Apprentice girls, Dressmaking Parlors, Schroeder block. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Nine-room house and two lots located on Bemidji ave- nue and Eleventh street. - Good substantial house. Part cash and the balance on time. Apply: at 1101 Mississippi. FOR SALE—Cockrills, Rhode Is- land Reds and White Wyandots eggs for hatching, $1.50 a setting. J. E. Svenson, Bemidji, Minn. FOR SALE—Good work horses. Will sell cheap. Inquire at my barn, rear of Postoffice block. S. P. Hayth. CROKER MAY SUE GAYNOR FOR LIBEL Resents Remarks of Mayor at Recent Banquet. New York, Jan. 29.—Richard Croker, former Tammany chief, is reported to be contemplating a suit against Mayor William J. Gaynor for libel if he can induce the mayor to acknowledge re- ferring to him in a public speech on Dec. 8. The former boss of Tammany has written to some of his friends in New York that even amid the palms and balmy atmosphere of Florida his RICHARD CROKER. peace is disturbed at the thought that the mayor of the city of New York— and, a Democratic® mayor at that— should have ‘referred to him in this way. It was at the dinner of the Southern society that the mayor made the fol- lowing statement: “The long line of officials and bosses who made themselves millionaires out of the government of this city, some of whom live abroad and impudently visit us occasionally, now that the statute of limitations has outlawed their villainies, is a standing disgrace to the moral tone of the community.” FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Two front rooms, over F. Brown’s store, for bed- rooms or light housekeeping. LOST and FOUND LOST—Between Baptist church and railroad tracks one ladies gold watch. Finder please return to Miss Wallin, 103 Irvine avenue for reward. MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturda) evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Donald, librarian WOOD Leave your orders for seasoned Birch, Tam- arack or Jack Pine Wood with S.P. HAYTH Telephone 11 Ghe PIONEER Delivered to your door every evening Only 40c¢ per Month l [