Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 5, 1913, Page 12

R T S e e e 3 . FLOOD MENAGE Situation Serious in Inun- dated Sections of Texas. 'LARGE AREA IS AFFECTED Thirteen Lives Have Been Lést, a Million Dollars in Property Destroy- ed and Thousands of Persons Have Been Driven From Their Homes. Dallas, Tex., Dec. 5.—Rainfall con- tinued in the flood districts of Cen- tral Texas, adding to the menace of high waters, which already have cost thirteen lives and $1,000,000 prop- erty damage.. The area of overflow- ing rivers spread rapidly, the most important Texas point affected being -San Antonio. The floods covered portions of nearly every country from San An- tonio northward, alimost to the Pan Handle, and from this point eastward ‘o include all the important cities ot North and Central Texas. Houston, Beaumont and Galveston alone were not threatened. The homeless numbered thousands, but inasmuch as they were divided in small groups throughout the immense flood territory no serious relief prob- lems were presented. Food for Marooned People. At Belton, where part of the town was cut off by water, baskets of pro- visions were propelled on the tele- phone wire to flood victims. South Bosque, near Waco, reported that the rise came in a wall of water about ten feet high. The residents had been warned. Near Marlin 175 passengers on a Houston and Texas Central railroad train were marooned all night. The flood water rose over the rails until it occasionally lapped the lower steps of the coaches. The Marlin overflow is from the Brazos river bed. It is estimated that the Brazos is ten miles wide at some points. Marlin is five miles {rom the river. At Waco. where several thousand persons > driven from their homes by the Brazos flocd, no loss of life had been reported. Inundation of the cemeteries stepped burials throughout the city Planing mills turned out scores of boats to rescue the marooned and salvage property. CRAWFORD AND BYRNE LEAD Will Be on Republican Ticket in South Dakota Primaries. Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 5.—Reports from sixty-seven counties of the state in reference to political mass meet- ings held Tuesday are not vet com- plete, but those received prove con- clusively that Republicans who favor the renomination and re-election of Governor Byrne and Senator Craw- ford have elected a large majority of committeemen. assuring them places on the resular Republican ticket to come before the voters at the March primaries. This result was expected by the minority of Republicans, who will place a full minority ticket in the fleld and make a fight for it at the primaries. The ticket will include a candidate ator in opposi for United States ‘rawford. MAN PEEPED 1IN WINDOWS Neighbor Tells of Seeing Strange! Visitor to Knabe Flat. Shelbyville, Ind., Dec. 5.—A man ‘was seen peeping into the windows of | Dr. Helen Knabe's apartment on no, less than twenty nights in July and} August, 1911, according to the testi-| mony of Mrs. J. M. Smith, a neighbor of Dr. Knabe, at the trial of Dr. Will- jam B. Craig for the murder of Dr. Knabe. Mrs. Smith said the man wore dark clothes and a crush hat, but she was unable to identify him further. The state hoped to be able to show that this man was Dr. Craig and that RAIN INCREASES | GOVERNOR M'GOVERN, - Wisconsin Executive Will Opposed by the Be Suffragists. DEGLARE WAR ON M’'GOVERN Wisconsin Suffragists Start Movement at Washington. Milwaukee, Dec. 5.—Another quirk to Wisconsin’s already muddled polit- ical situation was seen here follow- ing the action of Wisconsin suifra- gists in. Washington in adopting the slogan, “Beat McGovern,” because the present executive vetoed the syffrage bill. Mrs. Nora Perkins Jensen is lead- ing the movement against McGouvern and prominent politicians here de clared that if the campaign is con- tinued suffrage may be the issue in the next election. DEMOCRATS PLAN BIG GELEBRATION Proud of Accump!ishments of Wilson Administration. ‘Washington, Dec. 5.—The Demo- cratic national committee, which main tains permanent headquarters in: ‘Washington, is planning a nationwide celebration of the accomplishments of the present administration on “Jack- son day,” Jan. 7. Although the Wilson administration at that time will be less thar one year old the organization directors feel there is ample excuse for big dem- onstrations. Plans will be announced soon. It is proposed that there shall be one big love feast or some other kind of banquet in practically every state. To enlist the enthusiasm of Democrats and bring a large gather- ing of the faithful to each center the national committee will supply speak- ers of national prominence for every ' banquet board. Looking to the congressional cam- paign not many months away it is hoped to stir activities that will be of great pr. cal value. || perfect. Deserted Baby Gets First Prize. Jersey City, Dec. 5.—Edward, a de- #erted baby, was awarded first prize at a “better babjes” contest here. The foundling was adjudged 100 per cent But his mother was met there to rejoica. %fl lThe Markets I ' Duluth Wheszt and Flax. Duluth, Dec. 4.—Wheat—On track and to arrive, No. 1 hard, 86c; No. 1 Northern, 85%c; No. 2 Northern 8315 @83%c. Flax—On track and t¢ arrive,’ $1.41, South St. Paul Live Stock. South St. Paul, Dec. 4.—Cattle— Steers, $5.50@7.75; cows and heifers $4.50@6.66; calves, $4.50@9.50; feed ers, $4.50@7.00. Hogs—$7.25@17.50; Sheep- mbs, $5.00@7.25; wethers, $3.75@1.25; ewes, $2.50@4.00. = Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, Dec. 4.—Wheat—Dec., 87%c; May, 90%c; July, 8834c. Corn —Dec, T1%4 @T1%c; May, 705 @70%c Oats—Dec., 38%@ %C; May, 41%¢; July, 41%@41%c. Pork—Jan,, $21. 15; May, $21.10. Butter—Creameries, 31+37¢c. BEggs—36@37c. Poultry— Springs, 13%c; hens, 13c; turkeys, 15c. Chicago Live Stock. 3 Chicago, Dec. 4.—Cattle—Beeves, $6.60@9.60; Texas steers, $6.65@7.70; Western steers, $5.90@7.75; stockers and feeders, $4.80@7.40; cows and heifers, $3.30@8.15; calves, $6.50@ ! 11.00. Hogs—Light, $7.15@7.65; mix- ed, $7.40@7.80; heavy, $7.45@7.85; rough, $7.45 ; pigs, $5.00@7.00. Sheepf.\'ativé, .10@7.80; yearlings, $5.25@6.80. Minneapolis Grain. Minneapolis, Dec. 4.—Wheat—Dec.,; 827% @83c; May, 37%c; July, 883%c. Cash close on track: No. 1 hard, 865 @87c; No. 1 Northern, 823:@837%¢c; to arrive, 843 @85%c; No. 2 North- ern. 823 @837%c¢; No. 3 Northern, 03¢ @817c; Nco. 3 vellow corn, 63% @66c; No. 4 corn, 60@613%c; No. 3 white oats, 37 4c; to arrive, 37c; No. 2 oats vac; Dbarley, 65@ 69c; flax, $1. . THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER INTERESTED IN SPEELMAN CASE| ‘PRESIDE‘Nl Bemidji Sportsmen Awaiting Action 0f Game and Fish Commission Bemidji hunters are much interest- ed in the appeal of former game war- den C. W. Speelman of International Falls to the game and fish commis- sion requesting that he be reinstated Speelman’s name was taken from the list of wardens several weeks ago when the commission dismissed 17 wardens.. Speelman, who is well known in Bemidji and who was form- erly a resident of Beltrami county at once petitioned to the commission The matter has been laid over until the January meeting. The report of the game and fish commission issued trecently places the deposed warden rather low in the list of the of- ficials. It is probable that more dis- missals will be made at the next meeting. MUTT AND JEFF MAKE HIT Garmichael And Mackenzie Perform Before Crowded House “I will next introduce to you ome of the “Siamiese Twins” was the way president King introduced the farm- er from Farmington. They look alike talk alike and act alike. Mr. Car- michael the twin of Mr. Mackenzie.” This strapping farmer stands six foot feur inches in his stocking feet, while Mr. Mackenzie is a bit short of five feet six inches, at one end. They shook hands and posed beauti- fully for the camera man. The intro- | duction made a_ hit as did also the twins. Laughs Going to Death. Trenton, N. J.,, Dec. 4—“I want a few more laughs before I go,” said William Diamond, electrocuted here for murder. Tn the chair he shouted “Let her go!” and in an instant was dead. e, . i {lin; ReMAINS ABED Cold Better, but His Physician Ad- vises Care. ‘Washington, Dec. 5.—President- Wil- son’s cold was a little better, but he remained abed. Dr. Carey T. Gray- son, U. S. N, said it is probable the president would have to keep to his room another day as well, so engage- ments were canceled. It was said a’ the White House that, while the pre ident was not suffering in any way, the cold remained in his head and throat and Dr. Grayson advised guard- ing against exposure. For your Christmas dinner buy Ludefisk, dry or soaked. At Schroe- der’s.—Adv. List of advertised ' letters “UN- CLAIMED” for week ending Decem- ber 1st. 1913. Men. Berge; Mr. Law- rence, Davies; Mr. Mart, Chandler; ‘Wallace, Craig; Mr. Elza,_ Eischen; Mr. Martin, Fair; Mr. Asa, Harnes; Mr. Jack, Kanipe; Mr. Charlie, Low- ler; Mr. Ted, Merritt; Mr. Ira, Moore; Mr. A. M., Olson; Mr. Iver, Prendergast; Mr. William J., Proc- ter; Mr. Richard T., Stangeland; Mr. E., Spencer; Mr. D. L., Ehufieldt; Mr. Hiram, Sidmore Mr. Will, Secord, B. H., Sandstrom; Mr. Adolph, Tom- linson; Mr. Charlie, Tuler; Mr. Burt, Welsh; Mr. John, Wilcox; Mr. J. J., Young; Mr. John. Women Falkner; Mrs. John, Lewis; Mrs. Joe, Peter- son; Mrs. Peter, (3) Rassmussen; Mrs. Sigvardt, Schauer;. Mary, Tap- Mrs. - W, 8., Tomlinson; Mrs. Charles. 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