Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 15, 1910, Page 2

Additional Locals Mr. L. French departed for his home at Ada, after spending a few days in the city visiting with rela- tives. The Henrionnet Millinery Parlors have the largest assortment of mil- linery now on display every shown in Bemidji. J. H. Davison, chief engineer for the M. & I. Railway company, came tothe city last evening from his home at Brainerd and spent the night bere. Mr. Davison has been kept rather busy for several months past, with work in Bemidji and at many of the spurs and other points along the line of the M. & 1. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are safe, sure and reliable, and have-been praised by thousands of women who have been restored to health through their gentle aid and curative properties. Sold by Barker Drug Co, Don’t forget the declamatory con- test that will be held at the high school auditorium Friday night of this week. Go and hear the decla- mations. Speaking contact with a customer or friend is worth considerable altho 1t costs you but little. Use the ser- vice of the Northwestern Telephone Exchange company. Mrs. E. Wilson and Mrs. R. G. McCauley of Laporte came to Bemidji last evening and spent the night here, being—guests at the Hotel Markham. They returned to their home this morning. J. Jerome, the Battle River mer- i chant, spent part of .yesterday in Bemidji. He left yesterday after- noon on a business trip to Thief River Falls, where he intended to remain for several days. Poker and Bridge. Rnicker—I was sitting up with a very sick friend last night, I tell you. Mrs. Knicker—Yes, I sat up with his sick wife all this afternoon.—Harpera Bazar. NORTH DAKOTA LAV IS UPHELD Tighest Court Sustains Coal Rate Statute. DECISION IS NGT FINAL Act Objected to by the Railroads Is Sustained and Must Be Put Into Ef- fect, but if, After Trial, It Proves Confiscatory as Alleged the Carriers Will Be Permitted to Seek Relief in the Courts. ‘Washington, March 15.—The North Dakota coal rate law of 1907 was held to be constitutional for the present by the supreme court of the TUnited States despite the claim of the rail- roads that the law requires the trans- portation of coal below the cost of service. In affirming the decision of the su- preme court of North Dakota Justice Holmes said that there were so many uncertainties about the rate being confiscatory that the supreme court did not feel justified in overruling the state court, which held the law would not prove confiscatory if put into ef- fect. The affirmation was made, how- ever, with the statement that such ac- tion should not prejudice the case of the railroads after the law went into effect and the measure did prove con- fiscatory. Law Was Passed In 1907. Since 1907 there has been a law in the state of North Dakota to fix the rates on coal transported by railroads within the state. The Northern Pa- cific and the Great Northern Railroad companies, failing to put the rates into effect, the state brought suit in the supreme vourt of North Dakota to prevent the charging of higher rates on coal transportation than those pro- vided by the law of 1905. The railroads replied that the law was unconstitutional. The reason as- signed for this was that the statute sought to take the property of the railroads without due process of -law and that it was an interference with interstate commerce. The supreme court of the state nelc the law constitutional and ordered th: issuance of a restraining order. BEFORE THE HIGHEST COURT Arguments Begun in the Standard Oil Dissolution Case. “Washington, March 15.—Found by the lower federal court to be a combi- nation in restraint of trade and a mo- nopoly of a branch of interstate com- merce the Standard Oil company ap- peared at the bar of the supreme court of the United States to make final ar- gument against dissolution under the Sherman anti-trust law. The proceedings before the highest tribunal of the country are the out- growth of years of investigation on the part of the .government. Only eight justices will participate in the present consideration of the case. When Chief Justice Fuller asked the counsel to proceed the chair of Justice Moody was vacant. He is suffering from rheumatism and has not been able to attend any sitting of the court this term. Every available seat in the little room was occupied. Many attorneys from a distance had specially come to the city to listen to the arguments. The defense had a corps of the bright- est legal minds, headed by John G. Johnson, John G. Milburn and D. T. Watson. On the government’s side were Attorney General Wickersham and Frank B. Kellogg of St. Paul, who had fought the case from the first. z LONG CONTROVERSY ENDED Decision Affecting Certain Lands in Minnesota. Washington, March 15.—The su- preme court of the United States has announced a decision in the long con- troversy over the title to certain land in Minnesota in favor of Peter Froy- seth, a homesteader, and against the trustees of the Hastings and Dakota Railroad company. Scarcity of unallotted land in the ~ state of Minnesota was the foundation. of this suit of ejectment, brought by Russell Sage as assignee in trust for the Hastings and Dakota Railway company against Froyseth, who like- wise claimed the ownership of a quar-, ter section of land in Chippewa coun- ty, Minn. Sage was succeeded as trustee by Edward C. Osborn and J. J. Slocum. A decision was given by the Minne- sota courts favorable to Froyseth. This was affirmed by the supreme court of the United States in an opin- fon announced by Justice Lurton. Progress Reported. “Did you have any luck fishing?” “Yeg.” " “How many did you catch?” “I didn’t catch any. But I thought up some mighty good stories to tell the folks at home.”—Washington Star March Sale Continuing till March 52th Easter Notions Belts Numberless designs in the newes belts; also white wash belting and colored elastic belt- ing. Belts from 25¢ to $3.00. Gloves The well known Simmons gloves in black and pretiy shades for Easter. Veiling You will need a veil to go with that new Easter hat. Pins, Brooches and Necklaces » A wide assortment of brooch- es and belt buckles, and the handsomest things to be had in the stylish bead necklaces. Hair Accessories Turbans, rolls, braids, nets, puffs, also braid pins, buckles, crescents, barrettes, combs and the finest line of hair pins to be found in the city. Toilet Articles Chamois, talcum, tooth pow- der, toilet soap, ete. Phone .42‘ March Sale at The Bazaar Continuing till March 25th Smart Spring Suits and Coats At Surprisingly Small Cost The Printzess Garments need no introduction to Bemidji and its vicinity. 'We have so successfully handled them for several years past, that their name alone is a synonym for Style, Quality and Distinction in Dress. 'We have the latest approved styles, developed in all the new and staple colors. Do Not Buy Elsewhere before seeing our line. We Can Sell You the Best for the Least Money. Dress Goods for Easter Just what you want for a dainty Easter dress, in Okino or Tussah Silks, Rough Pongees, Mesalines, Etamines, Caravan Cloth, etc., etc. Also White Serges, Mohairs, Suitings, etc., together with rich spring shades 1n seasonable fabrics. White and Wash Goods for Easter A complete line of plain, striped, barred and figured Flaxon, the leading fabric of the season; India Linons, Dimities, Persian Lawns, and Heavy Waistings. New and pretty patterns for wash dresses in Toile du Nord and Zephyr Ginghams; also new P¢rcales, suitable for Tallored Waists and Dresses. Muslin Underwear We have just received a large shipment of the celebrated Queen Undermuslins. We have a splendid assortment in Gowns, Skirts, Drawers, Corset Covers, Princess Slips and Four Piece Sets. Corsets We carry the Royal Worcester Corsets in many of their innumer- styles. Comfort insured and are unequaled for durability. Prices, $1.00 to $3.00. Contmumg till March 25th ARCH SALE at\ihe BAZAAR STORE| Phone 42 SPEGIAL NS Underwear One case of children’s fleece lined underwear, regular price 30c and 35c, sale price, 19c. Special Embroidery Prices Everyone who s“es our line of embroideries quickly remark that we have the handsomest lot in the city. Thisis an ex- clusive line, purchased through one firm and manufactured in Switzerland. We have every- thing in allovers, waistings, flouncings, edgings, insertions, ete., ete. We are going to put out in lots, at ridiculously low: prices, our embroideries, edgings, in- sertions, flouncing and corset cover embroideries. Lace Curfains Lace curtains, 48¢ per pair, and up. Household Bargains Tapestry, for draperies and couch covers, at 25¢ and 35e. Silkolines, art denims, tickings, Swisses, madras, challies, etc., ete., ete. Phone 42