Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 22, 1910, Page 3

TAINTED VOTES _ NOT NECESSARY Senate Probers Say Lorimer Should Retain Seat, EXONERATIONIS COMPLETE Biscredits the Evidence of Members The Popular Pnced 0|oth|ers I, BOAY G We believe that thisis the ideal store in Bemidji at which to purchase gifts for men and boys. Our stocks are vastly larger and more varied than ever before, more carefully selected than in any previous season, to se- cure exclusiveness and quality. Moreover this is a safe store. Experience or knowledge is unnecessary to choose the best gift. Gill Bros. label is ‘a positive insurance of quality, newness, correctness and low price. You are welcome to any information we can give. o A i of the Legislature Who Confessed to the Acceptance of Bribes. Washington, Dec. 22.—The report of - “he senate committee on privileges and elections in the Lorimer case was presented to the senate by Senator Buarrows. The report completely exon- erates the senator on the charge of having obtained his seat by bribery ard discredits the testimony of the members of the Illinois legislature who confessed to accepting bribes. The committee adds that even if four legislators accepted bribes their votes were not required to elect Lorimer. ‘The report is divided into chapters, cach carrying a sub-head. Under the capiion, “Votes Required to Elect,” the comiittee points out that the question sed by counsel whether the lan- of the statute regulating the tion of United States senators re- 5 that in order to elect a senator - person elected must receive a ma- is Jjurity of the votes of all the members elected to each house of the legisla- ture, or whether it is sufficient if one person receives a majority of all the votes cast in the joint assembly “a wajority of all the members elected to both houses being present and vot- ing.” The committee report says on this subject: “This question seems to have been decided by the senate in the case of l.apham against Miller (senate elec- tion cases 697). In that case it was hel that a majority of a quorum of each house is sufficient to elect, and in that decision the committee concurs.” No Personal Bribery Shown. Under the head of “Bribery” the committee says: “In a number of cases that have been before the senate of the United States it has been held that to invali- date the elgction of a senator on ac- count of bribery it must be made to agppear, either, Good Things for Young and Old Men Suits Overcoats $10 to $30 $10 to $30 Combination consisting of Silk Handkerchiefs, Tie and mercerized Hose $1 to $1.50 Mufflers - Suit Cases 50c to $3 $1.50 to $20, “First—That the person elected par- ticipated in one or more acts of brib- ery or attempted bribery, or sanctioned or encouraged the same, or, “Second— That by bribery or corrupt practices enough votes were obtained for him to change the result of the election.” Testimony was quoted by the report to show that at the outset of the in- vestigation counsel for the Chicago Tribune, who conducted the inquiry against Senator Lorimer, announced e \i\., 2073 o Fur Collars Neck Wear o $4 to $5 25¢ to $1.50 Suspenders Sweater Coats Gloves and Mittens that he did not expect to connect Sen- ator Lorimer with any acts of bribery. Attention is directed to the denial made by Senator Lorimer in the open senate of any act of bribery on his part in connection with his election and to his demand for an investiga- tion. In that connection the report quotes the resolution, after which the foRlowing is set forth: “It should further be stated that there was no testimony offered during the investigation which would tend in 25¢ to $2 $1 to $5 50c¢ to $2.50 Hand Bags | Bath Robes $5 to $15 $5 Hosiery Linen Handkerchiefs Combination Four pair to bux Iviial linen Handkerchie's three to box Suspenders, Garters and Arm Bands to match $1 $1 $1 to $1.50 Smoking Jackets Slippers $5 to $10 50¢ to $1.75 Fancy Vests Shirts Hats $2 to $5 $1 to $3 $1.50 to $3 Caps Scarf Pins " 50c to $1.50 25c-to $1.50 | Shoes - Underwear Night Shirts $2 to $5 e 50c to $5 : $1 to $1.50 Umbrellas Handkerchiefs $1 to $5 - : 10c to 50c¢ the remotest degree to implicate Sen- ator Lorimer in any personal act of bribery or attempted bribery or cor- rapi practices of any nature.” BIG GROWTH IN TEN YEARS Census Bureau Reports on Wisconsin Farm Values. ‘Washington, Dec. 22.—The excellent rate of 85 per cent is reported as the increase of the value of farm build- ings erected in Wisconsin during the ten years between 1900 and 1910, the value going from $155,605,000 to $288, 096,000. There was a corresponding improvement in the value of farm lands. The growth there was only 71 per cent over the value of $530,543,000 in 1900. The number of farms is placed at 176,646, of an average of 119 acres. The average value of land with build- ings is $57 per acre; of land without buildings $43. The combined value of farm land and buildings is $1,197,558,- 000. During last year $19,044,000 was expended for farm labor, as against $10,469,000 expended in 1900. Asquith Tells King His Plans. London, Dec. 22.—Premier Asquith, who came down from Scotland special- ly at the request of King George, had an audience at Buckingham palace. It lasted only three-quarters of an hour It is understood that his majesty wished to be fully advised as to the premier’s views and the cabinet’s plans for the future, now that election ' is over, before leaving London to spend Christmas at Sandringham. 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