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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
ROOT PLANS REORGANIZATION.
Radical Changes in Personnel Of State
Department.

department..
Washington, July 12.-The state de-
partment is to be reorganized under
Elihu Root, the new secretary of state.
Not only will the personnel of the de-
partment be changed radically, but 1T
is expected that entirely new methods
will be put into effect, even down to
the manner of transacting business
and Of keeping the files and records
of the department.
Root will direct himself the improve
ment of the diplomatic service by pro-
motion AID the encouragement of men
now in service who have shown apti-
tude for it and who give signs of MAX
Ing themselves valuable in the future
to the country.
He will also look after the personnel
of the diplomatic and consular service
himself. The first step in this direc-
ton is to be the retirement of Francis
3. Loemis, at leesent assistant secre-
tary of state. He will be succeeded by
Lloyd Griscom. It is doubtful if Loom
is ever returns to his desk in the state
department
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
strike PROMISES TO SPREAD.
Chicago Transfers Joint Council Is
sues UItinatun1

Chicago, July PA spread Of the
teamsters' strike to over 400 drivers
employed by six package express con-
Germs is scheduled as result of the
action of the Transfers Joint Council
in deciding that a strike would be
called against any firm making deliv-
cries to strikebound houses.
The companies involved recently or
ganized the Chicago Carriage company
for the purpose OF making deliveries
to strikebound houses with nonunion'
teamsters in compliance with an in
junction issued against them by Judge
Holden.
The scope of the ultimatum Issued
by the joint council also includes many
team owners who have been delivering
goods to "struck" houses with the aid
Of nonunion drivers. A strike against
those employers, it was declared
would be called at once unless they
ceased making such deliveries.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
.BRITONS FAVOR PROPOSAL
NORWEGIAN THRONE OFFERED
TO soN-lN LAW OF THE ENG
LIsH SOVEREIGN.

London, July 12.-The Associated
Press is in a position to confirm the
report that an offer Of the Norwegian
throne has been made to King Ed
wards son-in-law, Prince Charles of
Denmark The matter is still under
consideration.
1t is understood that King Edward
and the British government are favor
able to the project, but much depends
on King Oscars attitude on the sub.
ject. Consultations are now going on
Prince Charles mother was daugh.
ter OF the late King of Sweden.
PRENENT GOMEZ IGT
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
BISHOP POTTER is SCORED.
Audience Electrified by Strong State.
ment Denouncino Saloon.

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Denver, July 12.-Bishop Luther B.
Wilson of Chattanooga, Tenn, elec-
trifled the meeting of the international
EpWorth league convention in Colise-
um hal! with an attack upon Bishop
Potter of New York because of his
action in opening with praise service
the Subway Tavern. 1t was temper
ance meeting and the bishop was
speaking on the subject of "The Legal
lied Saloon"
you can't consecrate damnation, .
said the bishop. You can't change
hell. If there was ever a time when
all hell broke out in laughter it was
When a saloon was opened with pray
er and Christian song. If there was
ever a time when all the angels in
heaven Wept It was when this damna-
bic and gigantic sacrilege was consun.
mated -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
Japanese Loan in Demand.

London, July 12.-Since the hour
they opened the banks charged with
the issue of the new Japanese loan of
S150,000,00O have been rushed with ap-
plicants. The indications are that the
loan will be heavily oversubscribed.
The rush is even greater than on the
occasion Of the last loan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12

when he succeeded General ZeIenoi,
who was extremely severe, Count
3Shouvaloff earned the esteem of all
by his firm but lenient course, making
himself particularly popular with the
students. The impression exists here
that the count was killed for preserv-
ing order.
The ZemstVoists will not be allowed
to meet at Moscow July 19, although
this act is simply in execution Of the
orders the governor general issued
previous to the assassination of the
prefect of police.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
Plan of Settlement Annroved

congress has accepted the contract
signed June Z in London by the repre-
sentatives of Venezuela and of the
MISUNDERSTANDING, representing the
German bondholders, and the council
of foreign bondholders, representing
the British bondholders, for the settle
ment of the outstanding obligations OF
Venezuela.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
MURDERED IN CEMETERY.
Wealthy Farmer Pounced Upon and
Fatally Wounded.

La Crosse, Wis, July 12.-Francis
Jevulie, a wealthy farmer of Holman,
died during the morning of wounds re-
ceived at the Catholic cemetery, this
city, where his wife is buried. He was
picked up unconscious. He had lain
there several hours. At first suicide
was suspected, but the dying man raj
lied long enough to tell the doctor in
attendance that he was pounced upon
by stranger who was In hiding in
the shadows when he neared his wife's
grave. There are other suspicious cir.
cumstances that seem to strengthen
the murder theory.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
JAPs OCCUPY CAPE NoToRo.

Most SoutherIy Point of Sakhalin Isl.
and Captured.
Toxic, July 12.-The navy depart.
ment has received the following from
Admiral kataoka:
Two cruisers and four torpedo
boats left karsakorsk on July 10 with
soldiers on board for the purpose of
landing and occupying Cape Notoro.
After some bombardment the place
was taken. The lighthouse and build
ings were left undestroyed.
-Four prisoners were taken.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
IMMENSE TIMBER DEAL.

Large Tract in Northern Minnesota
Changes Hands.
Duluth, July 12.-F. c. Laird Of Ski
DO, MINI, OF the firm of Nolan Bros.
q Laird, has put through deal by
which he acquires a tract Of timber
in the neighborhood of skibo aggre-
eating about 1o0,o00,00O feet. This
will include practically all the market
able timber still standing in that vi
cinity.
It is understood that the cutting Of
the timber will take about seven sea-
sons and it is probable that before
the operations are completed they will
be about the only ones of their kind
still under way in this section
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
TELLS OF OIL TRUST METHODS
Official of Independent Concern Testi-
fies in Missouri Suit.

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Kansas City, July PA. II. Card
ner, former agent of the National Oil
company, an independent concern with
offices at Kansas City, described dur
Ing the taking of testimony In the suit
of the attorney general to oust the
Standard Oil company from Missouri
how the Standard Oil company had
granted rebates to customers to take.
the business away from the National
and how the officials of the Standard
had come from Cleveland to see him
and fix up the trouble. Mr.. Gardner
told frankly how he and representa-
tive of5the Standard had talked over
the rebates and other things which,
they agreed, the witness said, must
be kept under a cloak
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
ESCAPE GOING TO PRISON
Convicted Philadelphia Politicians Ap
peal Case.

Philadelphia, July 12.-Philip Val
verdi and Edward H. Wood, ward com
mitteemen, convicted of conspiracy to
pad the assessors list, has been SEN
fenced by Judge Carr to nine months
Imprisonment and to pay fine of
$1,000. Their counsel Immediately OBJ
tanned writ of supercedeas from the
superior court and the men were re
leased on $4,000 bail until argument
on the writ is heard next October.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
Catholic Pharimaoe - na,,.

New York, July II "A party Of 100
Roman Catholics, on an American
tCatnoiic pilgrimage to Rome, sailed
during the day on the steamship sla-
vonia hey we're under the direction
g Right Rev. Bishop Hsnd danain !. Kai
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12

Cape Notoro is the most southerly
point OF Sakhalin island, on La Pc.
rouse straits, directly facing Cape
Soya, on the Japanese coast. It com.
mands the straits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
SEVEN DEATHS At PlTTsBuRe.

Intense Heat Also Responsible for
Many Prostrations.
Pittsburg, July 12.-The intense
heat was responsible during The past
twenty-four hours for seven deaths,
two of them caused directly by the
high temperature and the others by
drowning, the result of inexperienced
swimmers seeking relief in the rivers.
A large number of prostrations are al
so reported.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
DEMAND MORE WAGES.
Trousers and Jacket Makers Of New
York City on Strike.

New York, July 12.-The Trousers
makers union has struck for an adj
vance of wages, ten-hour day and
recognition of the union. There are
1000 trousersmakers out in 250 shops.
The Ghildren's Jacketmakers' union,
which has a membership of 5000, has
ordered general strike for higher
wages and recognition of the union.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
ANOTHER lRoouols vIcTiM.
Woman Dies From Effects Of Shock
Sustained During Panic.

Chicago. July ~ Miss Julia Ber-
ger, miniature painter and fayorite
granddaughter Of George Schneider
aged ex-banker and one Of the most
prominent Germans In the West es-
capped from the Iroquois disaster to die
finally, after eighteen months, from
the lingering effects of nervous
shock incurred in making her escape.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
RETURNED WITH THANKS.
Secretary Of the Navy Bonaparte Re
fuses Railroad Passes.

fuses Railroad Passes.
Washington, July 12.-It is stated at
the navy department that Secretary
Bona parte has outlined his position In
reference to accepting free transpor-
tation on the railroads by returning
passes that have been sent to him,
with thanks for the courtesy, but stat
Ing that by reason of his public po-
sition which he occupies he feels un-
able 70 avail himself q such constd-
srakton
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
BUSINESS AT A sTANDsTlLL.

Streets of Caucasian Cities Occupied
by Troops.
Batum, Caucasia, July 12.-Busi.
ness here is at standstill The
shops and banks. with the exception of
the Imperial bank, are closed.
1'itiis, Caucasia, July 12. - The
streets and squares are occupied by
troops, but the city has been quiet
since the proclamation Of martial law.
The Oilicial Gazette has resumed
publications..
The situation through the Caucasus
continues critical. The people are in
state Of great agitation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
sTABs BROTHER AND SUICIDES.
Man Who Fears He ls Murderer Com
rnits Suicide.

Des Moines, July 12.--Henry Weld
mann and his brother John, living six
miles from Waverly on a farm, had a
quarrel during the evening. Henry
stabbed John several times in the
back and neck. Fearing he had killed
his brother Henry committed suicide
by hanging. Henry was thirty five
years ole. and John is twenty-five
John will recover.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
ANNUAL REUNION OF ELks.
Days Programme Included Business
and Pleasure,

and Pleasure.
Buffalo, N. Y, July 1.-THE Elks at
tending the nineteenth annual reunion
of their order during the day began to
combine business with pleasure. The
opening session of the grand lodge at
the Teck theater and the preliminary
contests of bands for rich prizes were
the features of the days programme.
Following the open meeting the
grand lodge went into executive ses-
sion to receive the reports of officers
and elect new officers for the ensuing
year,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-07-12
SUPPLIED TRACY WITH ARMS.
Convict In Oregon Penitentiary on
Trial for Murder.

Salem, Ore. July II. Charles.
Monte, convict in the penitentiary,
Is being tried here on a charge of
murder. Monte was Jointly indicted
with Harry Wright, now in the county
jail, on the charge of having supplied
the outlaws, Tracy and Merrill, with
arms previous to their escape from
prison. As Tracy killed about seven
men during lis fight, two of them be-
ing guards of the penitentiary, Monte
and Wright are charged with murder
under provision OF the state law
which makes an accessory before the
fact principal in the crime.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-12

story apartment house on plot 4oxsse feet The
estate of Benjamin Perkins sold to s. & c. sloeke
no. % West Ssth-st., four story dwelling house
on lot A2xsS.e feet Pease s. Gilman sold for
Robert H. Greene No. AZ West 3sth-st, four story
dwelling house, lot 17xsS9 feet The same
brokers recently sold No 45 West ssth-st
Nlimerding & Field have sold 20 a client OF 8
osgood Pen & Co. No. % West 3sth-st a three
story dwelling house. lot 2Ox9s 4 feet
herbert A Sherman has sold for client No :
west Ssth-st.. four story dwelling house. on a
iot <oxl0o feet. The Messrs. Burton. who own a.
iafse number of parcels in the block are said to
De the buyers
oIawson & Hobbs have resold to a client for f
Shuord Potter the four story low stoop dwelling
mouse NO S. West SSth-st. Is 5x6oxsss feet
"us'aNus : Winston sold No. 40 West sath-s+ a
TOUR story and basement brownstone front dwelling
mouse on lot 2oxes.9 feet. The County Realty,
company sold No. 81 West 3sth-st three story
ana basement brownstone front dwelling house on
lot zNsSs feet Collins & Collins sold the four
soory and basement brownstone dwelling house No
20 west SOth-st, Xxi feet TO client for invest
.nent Mrs Josephine o. Thompson sold TO C. C
11aFun No 4S West ssth-st.. e four story dwelling
mousse on a lot 20xsss feet
<AiloNher important transaction in the section
Oounoed by S4th and 42d sts 9Th and 9Th aves
vas the sale Of No. 10 West 4oth-st for David
Banks TO F. R. Balm, for sl5ooo The parcel IS a
New-York tribune., 1905-02-12

nov under negotiation for bank. drug store and
cafe. respectively The main business and
ayers ofces are all to be on the ground foOr con-
aectsd with the Two box Offices, and are to be
Igh,eG and ventilated from q spacious court.
On the east side Of the plot. Immediately adjoin-
ing the subway. viii be separate three story
building. II which viii be the dressing rooms car
pener shop. painters studio. electrician, bill
posters rooms. etc. also the boilers, engines and
dynsuos, this building being so arranged that it
vii completely shut off from the theatre any noise
caused by passing trains.
The theatre proper viii be on the 149th-st. and
Be-gen-ave. froutages Of the plot, having length
o. $50 feet and width Of 10 feet The main foyer
hsu on each tier. connecting directly with the
trance from Westchester-ave., VIII have clear
open space On each floor Of II feet wide and 63
feat long Opening from this foyer into the audi
touula on each tier VIII be six large doors, and
the stairs 10 balconies and galleries VIII be at
ne extreme end of the foyers. aH stairs being OF
steel marble. eight feet wide in the clear and
separated from the auditorium by 2O-inch brick
walls. There viii be no staircases running into any
pzrt Of the auditorium
The auditorium viii be 100 feet long and 1o7 feet
Eide The seating has been arranged by taking
three sections accommodating thirteen seats in each
-5T. as provided by law, and giving the balance
c. the width TO extra wide aisles and two side
promerades de luxe each Il feet wide and the full
iength Of the auditorium, from which open the
exits 10 street. and exterior iron staircases.
These SIDE prcmenades each tier viii be some
ot The architectural features OF the house They
vii permit five exits from each tier on each side
instead Of tRo, is customary.
Tbs orchestra VIII seat 100 persons the balcony
so and the gallery will seat in separate chairs LOO
making 2 total capacity, without boxes. OF 5000.
There VII be four tiers Of Droscenium boxes on
side o. the stage. with two boxes in each tier
making sixteen boxes in all, each large enough for
ten chairs They have been kept lower than the
usual arrangement. which viii give occupants q
bsrter view OF the stage
TIE stage measurements viii be 40 feet clear
depth from curtain 10 rear wall and length of
feet in the clear There will not be any dressing
-ponls the stage
The building Is 10 be absolutely freproof. Of the
best brick and Portland cement. steel work and
esncrete floors All iron viii be projected by cover
ag with freprcof tiles two inches thick The roof
ztll be OF brick. with waterproohng underneath.
he fronts viii be OF pressed brick with terra Gotta
Trimmings and plateglass windows.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-12
THE WEEK IN REALTY.
Vigorous Purchasing Increment
Near old BroGd7cay Tabernacle.

As was 70 be expected the purchasing movement
sn the old Broadway Tabernacle block. which has
been the feature OF the realty market OF this year
has been followed by a vigorous buying movement
Il tie streets between 23d and 42d sts especially
from s5th 70 I'D sts. between 18th and sth aves.
specniators are unusually active in the section,
and large number Of dwelling house parcels there
have been sold for the purpose Of transforming the
houses into business buildings for by retail
oerns
For many retail dealers IN high class goods
ees for suitable sites in the central 5th-ave sec
- are already beyond their reach. and. as they
oe as near 10 the avenue as within their
t-7~lS. they have naturally decided 10 have new
A'Ae for their business in one Of the streets OF
- section, whore values. though rapidly goinS
-p"sro, are stiu attractive 10 them BY having
eNAen quick advantage OF this movement, large
n1aoe-s OF Spectators have made many profitable
S7@.s and L some Of the stories told about the
os@H are the whole truth and nothing but the
IN. several of these lucky OF. rather, wise
~ S--49'ols have made enough money from their
~, ,-l-lioss 10 retire from the realty market and
- - +uAlry the rest Of their days These move
-, - should add vfgor 20 the demand for choice
o"e4fng houses in the West side north OF 5sth-st.
1l' u other sections Of the city
- @ o. me principal transactions IN the old Broad
g g -1Dernacle block. bounded by 34th and 18th
- vli4 and 9th aves.. reported last week was the
:, 0"ess by William Z. Finn of No II West S4th-
AEe story building. lot 25x126.6 feet with
~ = q way over alley 10 35th-st. Albert Booth
-. was me broker. and The Warren Ackerman
=. ne seller The parcel adjons the west
- -le"s house. recently bought by the ]. c.
- S-licing and Operating Company, and on the
49, 20 u West 3lth-st. recently bought by
A. Ns"-Aork Bankers' Realty Company. The
eS-.ilsn building is occupied by william ].
rr r-e and the Adams Express Company. The
ss,-s s-s purchase price makes new high record
'1 Tor the block
DEALS NEAR OLD TABERNACLE.
t fifteen deals OF parcels near the old Broad
P ilacle were reported IN the week. Andrew
- Fesold for William z Finn TO Jefferson
ts. i. Napoleon Levy no "a West s5th-st.. a
zksOfy building. on lot 20x75 feet. and the
seu- Nos. sc and Ss West S5th-st, & seven
Ny and basement stone and brick dwelling
10. OF lot z5zsSs feet. adr. Balm viii alter the
4. INTO a business building. The premises face
York Public Library. In Is5s Dir. Banks
Kogt+ ne greater part Of the block front on the
No. s'oe OF <oth-sf.. between 5th and 9th aves
IL ff'cuolls were placed on lots Nos 6. and 10
oiock asainst their use for business pur.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-12
Il partment Hotels.

s4th-st two dve story fathouses each on lot Z7-sx
iOsR Shapiro & Portman have bought, through A H
Levy & Co. and resold to II b G9iaoetg s6 % q bro
NJ Rubin has sold for Haffberg Bookstaver, to
Adolph Handel the plot Of two lots on the east side
OF Lenox-ave. 70 feet north of 142d-st S0xSo feet
q Charles peI NJ RosenthaI has sold to William Fox
the seven story loft building Nos. 90 ana o W est
Sd-st.. between Wooster-st- and West Broadway on
n SjIverman & Son have sold to the Jume
Realty and Construction Company a plot Of ten
lots on the east side ef Glarem9nt-ave,, 5S IeeT
apartment houses the property. -
BIeiman & Co. have sold for Jacob Wolf No 2s
25xlO33 feet; the same firm has also sold for Menco
Stern No 45 West lldthst 81 hve story double nat
samuel Green and Henry y Hellman M have bought
from 151st 10 152d $50 feet west of Broadway
and have resold the property TO Harry Matt who N
A II Levy & Bro. have sold for NJ. Fetensten
and Justice Leon Sanders 70 H. siegel the plot 1rX
200 feet running through from l52d 70 lS3d ST. lo9
H D. R@er Bo So Maa a9vf k66re 59e 6s i%g pot Rs 1
feet running through from 18th 70 15Sth st. 1a5
rev " D Morgan & Co sold for the Hudson Realty
Company to Harry Godstein, the plot 79xSS II feet
on the north side oi iO'i-s' i'' rect e'S' q '''O'
William H Wall, jr. of the Office OF F s. G
Exams and William A Thomas No. 2l2 West 66th-
Harry Watz has bought. through F r. Wood &
Co the plot of two lois on the north side of i33d-
st 275 feet west of Broadway
Shaw s. Co. have sold for Henrietta Smm No. Il
East 12Sth-st.. a three story ana basement brown
stone dwelling house. lot 20x9911 feet
Porter & Co. have sold for the Garfield National
Bank the three story brick and stone dwelling
house No. 20S West 13Sth-st.. lot 16sx99 Il feet
Schneider & Bachrach have bought the north
corner of Ansterdam-ave- and 169th-st. plot
1ODx1Ol.7 feet. They have also bought the plot on
he north side OF 0lst-st 30 feet east OF Lexington
ave 24xlO0 feet eXcavated seven feet below the
curb with plans for six 4G-foot houses: They have
sold Neiberg Brothers Nos 29 and 351 East 18th
St three story buildings plot 80 +xl00lt feet
and to NJ S A Wilson the six lots the north
side OF 161st-st. 225 feet east Of Ansterdanl-av
l5Gxu26 feet The purchaser viii erect three 5ofoor
Eve story tenement houses
New-York tribune., 1905-02-12
BRONX THEATRE PLANS.
House VIII Seat More than Three
Thousand Persons.

TIE Bronx Theatre. which is being built st The
.7scton Of Sd Westchester. Bergen ana WINS
szes and I4eth-st,Till be owned by the William T
veogh Amusement Company, Of which William T
-seoch is president and Charles A Winter IS seq
--ary and treasurer The architects are Neville a
ssrrs The plot which the theatre Is he,ns
erected has a frontage Of Iss feet IN Bergen-ave
s. feet IN Westchester-ave. 50 feet in lssth-st and
,x-ends back east 70 the line of the subway the
,ssl length Of the plot north and south being "a
,st and the depth from east TO west I70 feet II &C.
ave sided plot, and four OF the sides viii alva,s
tsve an open frontage.
n conjunction with the theatre there viii be
hrit on the Westchester-ave frontage a ten storx-
ersproof. steel skeleton frame office building oF
rhs latest type, 1ooxso feet containing two large
slsvators and two stzircases IA Offices eabh roo-
,2xao feet. large enough to be divided into two
mons 70 suit tenants, and toilets on every aoo,-
The ground hoov Of the once building will be taken
NJ hv the main entrance Of the theatre feet vida
srd . feet long. and VIII also have three stores