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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Andrew Gleeson, a notable figure in
church and political circles in Wash
ington, is dead of paralysis.
Mrs. Blanche Lincoln, one of the
best known child educators in the
country, is dead in New York city.
Dispatches to Dun's Trade Review
indicate that holiday trade continues
conspicuous feature, but there is a
good movement of staple merchandise
also.
H. Alden Smith, head of the firm of
Smith & Wyman, the biggest sash
and door firm in the Northwest,
dropped dead at his home in Mime.
apolis.
August Ohlius,, an old pioneer OF
Stearns county, Mimi, is dead at St,
Cloud of old age. His aged wife, not
able to stand the separation, died q
few hours later.
Mrs. Frances E. Middleton, wife of
George Middleton, wealthy theatrical
manager, was granted a decree of di.
vorce and $4,000 alimony by Judge
The parish church at Baldernock,
Scotland, where President Roosevelt 8
maternal ancestors, the Stobos and
Bullocks worshipped in bygone days,
has been destroyed by fire.
The condition of Cardinal Mar.
tinelli, the ex-papal delegate in the
United States, who was operated on
Thursday for facial polypi, is better,
although he is not out of danger.
Unless present plans are disar.
ranged President Roosevelt will spend
portion of the Christmas holidays
at Pine Knot, Albemarle county, Va.
the country home purchased by Mrs.
Roosevelt
Sidney Mitchell, owner of 1000
shares of the United Box Board and
Paper company, has filed bill in the
circuit court at Chicago asking for an
Injunction restraining the company
from paying dividends.
Mrs. Rachel Brookfield Day, an
actual Daughter of the Revolution, is
dead at Newark, N. j., at the age of
ninety-six. Mrs. Day was a daughter
of Captain Job Brookfield, who served
throughout the Revolutionary war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
KILLED FAMILY OF FIVE.
Twenty-Year-OId Farmer Boy Exc
cuted in Missouri.

Twenty-Year-OId Farmer Boy Exc
cuted in Missouri.
Houston, Mo-, Dec 22.-Jodah Ham,
ilton was hanged here at 11:05 a. m.
for the murder of the Parsons family.
Hamilton, who was farmer boy
twenty years old, on Oct. IL last killed
Barney Parsons, neighboring farm
er; Mrs. Parsons and their three
small children. Parsons rented farm
near that owned by Hamilton. He
sold his crops to Hamilton and started
with his family overland for Iowa.
Hamilton had become dissatisfied with
his bargain and lay in wait in the
roadway for Parsons He asked Par
sons to repay the money and, upon
Parsons refusal, Hamilton shot him
twice with a shotgun. Then he dubbed
Mrs. Parsons and the children to
death. Hamilton hauled the bodies to
the creek and dumped them out, then
drove home in Parsons wagon He
was arrested promptly and confessed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
PRESIDENT OF DEFUNcT BANK
THEN SECURED THE CASH
FOR HIS OWN USE.
SEVENTY THOUSAND IN ASSETS GONE.
AT MORTON PARK,
ILL, SHOWN TO BE IN DE-
ClDEDLY BAD SHAPE.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The investigation
into the affairs of the Lincoln bank of
Morton Park, which failed early in the
week, has disclosed the fact that $780,
900 of the funds of the bank had been
used by President Atkinson on notes
signed by stenographer.
The inquiry was held before Judge
Lands in the United States district
court and the statement was made
by the attorney for the receiver that
notes aggregating 100000 in face value
and signed IL. Armstrong" in a
handwriting resembling that of a
child, had been found. The attorney
said that it appeared that one-half of
the assets of the bank had been turned
over to this Armstrong and he de-
sired to learn something of his iden-
tity.
Atkinson was then called before the
judge and asked:
"Who is this Armstrong;"
"A stenographer," replied Atkinson.
"Where is Armstrong;"
Not Man, but Woman.
I'm Pittsburgh" Atkinson hesitated
and then said: "Armstrong is not a
man, but a woman"
He further explained that the wo-
man had not obtained the money, but
that she had signed the notes, the
money for which was obtained by him
and charged to him.
The attorneys for Atkinson asked
that his bond be reduced and Judge
Lands replied: < =
ut appears from this mans own
statements that there should be about
$4,000 in the bank and there is moth
ing. In view of all the things I have
heard feel that man who would so
use other peoples money might be
inclined to leave town. will allow a
deputy to go with Atkinson until some
further arrangement is made"
When pressed for information re-
garding the whereabouts of the Arm
strong who signed the notes Atkinson
said that she was in the Bessemer
building in Pittsburg. He also de-
clared that some of the signatures
taken to be armstrong; were in
reality "Addickson" When asked
who "Addickson" was Atkinson said
that she was girl formerly employed
by him and now working in a local
dry goods establishment. ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
POLITICS AT THE BOTTOM.
Accused Bank Cashier Discusses the
Charges Against Him.

Pittsburg, Dec. 22.-J. B. F. Rine-
hart, former cashier and vice presi-
dent of the defunet Farmers and
Drovers' bank Of Waynesburg, Pa,
who Is accused of making false entries
In the books and falsifying reports to
the comptroller Of the currency, de-
MES that he had knowingly violated
the rules or regulations of banking.
AT the bottom of all this trouble,
regret to say, is politics and there is
worse than that, factional politics."
The rediscOunted notes, he said,
were as good as gold and unless a
miracle happened will be taken up on
maturing or sooner. He expressed
the belief that the investigation now
being made by National Examiner
John B. Cunningham would result in
his vindication.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
new BRITISH AMBASSADOR
JAMES BRYCE, M. P.,. ADMITS HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE
POSITION.

London, Dec. 22.-The appointment
of James Bryce to be ambassador at
Washington in succession to Sir Nor
timer Durand is now admitted by Mr..
Bryce himself.
lament Mr.. Bryce refrained from
making any special statement regard
ing the reports in circulation, but be-
ing repeatedly questioned by his col
leagues he did not deny that it was his
last day in parliament
Mr.. Bryce was requested to make
statement for publication, but de-
clined.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24

Kris Kringle with a bounteous
assortment of Xmas goods for
everybodo has stopped on the
special bargain table at O'Leary
and Bowser's and is distributing
presents at reduction of 33 1-3
per cent
the husbands present who had not
spoken harsh word to their wives for
a month to stand up. He shook hands
with those who arose and then intro
duced them to the rest of the audi
ence as the twenty seven biggest liars
in Tennessee
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
LIFE INSURANCE MEN MEET,
Conference May Result in National
Organization. ....-.g

Organization. ....s.
New York, Dec. 22.-More than a
score of men holding prominent posi-
tions in the life insurance companies
of the United States met here at the
invitation Of Paul Morton, president
of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety, with a view of forming ma
tional association on the lines of the
underwriters and bankers, with spe.
cial provisions for the special lines of
insurance business. The movement is
designed to lay plans to do away with
the alleged lack of cooperation among
the companies, to decide upon a uni
formity of practice in matters of gen
eral administration and to take some
cohesive action in the matter Of oppos-
Ing what may be decided to be per-
nicious activity on the part of legis.
lators in regard to the conduct of life
insurance companies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Collision on Great Northern,

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 22-In a
headon collision between a light en-
gine and Great Northern freight
train two miles east Of Hillyard Fire.
man Paul Schuppert and Brakeman
Guy Salisbury were killed. Engineer
Howard was fatally hurt and Fireman
Hansen was badly scalded.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
UNiMPORTANT DOCUMENT.
King Edwards Message Proroguina
Parliament


Parliament.
London, Dec. 22.-The kings mes
sage proroguing parliament was read
in the house of lords before the men,
bers of both houses. It was color
less recitation, detailing the principal
international agreements to which
Great Britain had subscribed during
the past two months, from the Alge-
ciras convention to the treaty for the
restriction of the liquor traffic in
Africa. It mentioned the Transvaal
and Orange River constitutions and
expressed the hope that they will
secure peace and prosperity to both
colonies and contribute to the fedora
ton of South Africa.
Dealing with the legislative enact
ments Of the house of commons the
message expressed regret at the un-
settled difficulties surrounding the
education question.
After the reading of the kings mes
sage both houses adjourned to Feb. 2.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
ALL ESCAPE CUT OFF.
Occupants Of Burning Building Car
ried Down Ladders.

Boston, Dec. 22.-Eight persons
were carried down ladders by police
and firemen during a fire in three
story oden block in the Brighton
distri' The flames started in the
basey 1T and worked up between the
walls before it was discovered, nearly
overpowering the tenants on the two
upper floors. The police rushed up
through the smoke filled Railways be-
fore the firemen arrived, but before
they could carry the unconscious in
mates out of the structure their exit
was cut off and they had to await the
arrival of ladders. All of the tenants,
including men, women and children,
were carried out in safety.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
SHIPPERS WITHDRAW DEMANDS
Remarkable Action Preceding Car
Shortage Hearing.

Shortage Hearing.
New Orleans, Dec. 22.-Replying to
questions aoout freight car shortage
in this state the Louisiana railroad
commission has informed the inter-
state commerce commission that the
rules the state commission has been
able to formulate have given only
small relief to shippers. The reply
says:
"A remarkable fact connected with
the investigation was that imme-
diately preceding the hearings the
largest shippers-those who had made
most frequent withdrew
their demand for a car service rule
under which they might demand and
receive cars and actually appealed to
the commission to pass no such rule,
urging that they felt sure that they
would receive better treatment from
the railroads If no such rule were
adopted"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
AWAIT ARRIVAL OF CHIEF.
No Developments in Threatened Strike
Of Yardmen.

New York, Dec. 22.-Developments
In the threatened strike of the 5000
yardmen on all railroads in the New
York harbor district with the excep-
tion Of the New York Central, the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
and Pennsylvania systems are await
ing the arrival here of P. H. Morris
sey, grand master Of the Brotherhood
Of Railway Trainmen, who was re.
quested by the Managers association
to come to New York Immediately.
The yardmen claim that the coming
Of Mr.. Morrissey will mean absolutely
no change in the situation as far as
their position is concerned.
The railways have offered their men
an increase of cents an hour, while
the men ask an increase of cents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED.
New Railroad From Huron Bay, Mich,
to Madison, Wis.

to Madison, Wis.
Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 22.-The Lake
Superior Southern Railway company,
organized by Oshkosh men and to a
large extent financed by local capital,
will build line from Huron Bay, on
Lake Superior, south through Cham
pion, Mich, and Florence, Appleton,
Oshkosh and Madison, in this state
This is the first announcement that
the line would go through to Madison.
It had been understood before that
the line would extend to Florence.
The contract for building the road
has been awarded to a New York firm
and the work will begin shortly after
Jan. 1. The company expects to have,
the portion Of the line from Huron
Bay to Champion in operation by June
/ and the entire line of 29O miles will
be completed within two years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Perkins Before Grand jury

New York, Dec, 22-George W..
Perkins, a member of the firm of j.
P. Morgan & Co. and formerly a vice
president of the New York Life In
surance company, was before the
grand jury again during the day in
connection with the investigation now
being made by that body into the af-
fairs Of the New York Life.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
POSTOFFICES TIED UP.
Twenty-Five Thousand Austrian Postal
Employees on Strike.


Employees on Strike.
Vienna, Dec. pa passive resist
anee" strike, involving all the post
offices Of Austria and $4,000 employees,
men and women, began during the
day as protest against the condi-
tions under which employees are COM
PEELED to labor. The 'passive resist
ance" simply consists of absolute obe-
dienCe to the strict letter of the an
tiQuated regulations, which are quite
inapplicable to modern requirements.
The employees are thus enabled to
paralyze the mail service without con-
travention Of the rules. Negotiations
are expected to be resumed with the
view Of arranging compromise. The
men have been agitating for years
with the object of securing an in.
crease of pay, which begins at about
As cents per day and rises to a maxi
mum of 80 cents after forty or fifty
years service
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24

Immense throngs of merry
Christmas shoppers are crowded
about the bargain counter of
toys, toilet cases, shaving sets,
stationery, etc, at O'Leary &
Bowser / off.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24

Cosmetics will ruin the com
plexion. There's no eauty
practice equal to the effects of
HOLSTERS S Rocky Mountain Tea.
1t keeps the entire body in
perfect health. Tea or Tablets,
35 ceuts. Barker's drug store
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Second Raise in six Months.

" Adams, Mass, Dec. 22.-An increase
of per cent In wages has been an
nounced by the Renfrew Manufactur-
ing company The increase will affect
about 1000 employees at three cotton
mills Of the company in Adams and is
the second raise in the wage scale
within six months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Dec. 21.-Cattle- t.
choice steers, s5.50@6.25; common t
good, S3.25@4.00; good to choice COW
and heifers, $3.50@4.50; veals, $4,000
$50. Hogs-s5.95@6.10. Sheep-Wetl
ers, $4.5o@5.25; good to primo spring
lambs, $6.50@7.25. . s... y.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Dec. 21.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. / hard, 7915c; No.
Northern, 79c; No. Northern.
TIC; Dec, 7Sc; May. soc; July,
SO9sc. Flax-To arrive, on track and
In store. $1.1972: Dec, $1.19; jan.
$1.19A; May, S1.23.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Il Chicago, Dec. FL Cattle Beeves,
$4.00@6.90; cows and heifers, $1,000
5.15: stockers and feeders, $2.4O@
4.50; Texans, $3.75@4.6O; Westerns.
$3.9O@5.5O; calves, $6.0O08.OO. Hogs
Mixed and butchers, $8.O0@6.s5:
good heavy, s6.20@6.35; rough heavy,
$5.85@6.10; light, $5.90@6.30; pigs.
$5.40@6.30. Sheep, $s.76@5.66; lambs.
$3.50 7.65. ..s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
ingredients Of the PLAY.

Half text, a sprinkling Of aristo-
Gratis, sin or two and quantity Of
good clothing are the familiar ingredi.
,ents of serious playwriting, and it Is
wonderful to see what varied and in.
teresting results can still be obtained
from the recipe. Outlook.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Dec, Wheat Dec,
745ac; May. 7Sc. Corn-Dec., 413ac:
May, 43hc Oats-Dec,, S35s @33Ac;
May, 35Bc. Pork--Jan., $16.10; May,
$16.45. Butter Creameries, 22031c;
dairies, 2O@27c. Eggs 21@24c. Poul-
try-1urkeys, 12c; chickens and
springs, sc.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24

Party Of Young People Run Down by
Train.

Pittsburg, Dec. 22.-Tracy Crist,
seventeen years old, was killed;
Rachael Shaffer, sixteen years old,
was seriously injured and five other
young persons had narrow escapes at
Windber, Pa, near here, when the
party was run down by train on the
Pennsylvania railroad When the ac-
cident occurred the party was on the
way to Windber from Scalp Level to
buy their teacher Christmas present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Working Hard.

The little boys father had come
home from his Office early and was
lying down for a nap before dinner.
The little lads mother sent him up
stairs to see if his father was asleep.
He returned with this answer: Eyes,
mamma, papa is all asleep but his
noSe."
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Honesty and Ability.

Uncle-You see honesty is absolutely
necessary. but ability is equally indis-
pensable. Nephew-That may be, but
what end does honesty serve? Uncle
To maintain your obligations. Neph-
ew-And ability? Uncle-To avoid
having them.-n Monde Umoristico.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat,

Minneapolis, Dec. 21.-Wheat-Dec.,
76Bc; May, 1880; July, S01s @S09sc.
On track-No. hard, S0se@80Hc;
No. Northern, 1915 @79%c; No.
Northern, 77M @77ssc; No. spring.
74@75c. .'+
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
MEMBERS in A WRANGLE.
Chicago Board Of Trade in Danger OF
Splitting in Twain.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The Tribune
says: Il
The Chicago board of trade, the pre-
mier grain market of the world, is in
danger Of splitting in twain as the re.
suit Of the dissensions which for
months have taken attention from the
markets and made the floor Of the ex-
change q great debating school.
Two votes just taken by the general
membership accelerated the movement
which has tended toward a break in
the ranks Of the board for several
months. Unless a radical change oc-
ours there will be two boards OF trade
IN q few months. .ss.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
MRS. HEYL SEEKS DIVORCE.
Echo of Famous Schandein Will Case
at Milwaukee.

Echo Of Famous Schandein Will Case
at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee, Dec. 22-Clara S. Heyl
has filed complaint for divorce
from Jacob Heyl in the circuit court.
She alleges they were married May
25, 1889, and that Mr. Heyl began
treating her cruelty on their wedding
trip; that he accused her of being
unresponsive and threatened to send
her back to her people in disgrace.
The complaint is lengthy docu-
ment and cites a lot of the testimony
brought out in the famous Schandein
contested will case.
Mrs. Heyl alleges that on two occa-
sions Heyl threatened to kill her. She
also alleges that she has not lived
with Mr.. Heyl since October, 1905.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24

Don't miss 1t. What? The !
of bargains on the Christmas
go ds at O'Leary & Bowser's.
O'Leary & Bowser wish you q
merry Xmas and happy New
Year. .-@.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Her Opportunity.

Wife-I had better take that hat for
45 shillings. Husband-But rye only
got f2 with me now. I'll have to owe
them the odd sbillings. Wife-Oh,
then, I'll take this one for guineas.
Five shillings is too Insignificant a
sum to owe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
GETS SECOND LIFE TERM.
Curtis Jett Convicted of Killing James
Cockrell.

Louisville, Dec. 22.-Curtis Jett has
been found guilty of the assassination
of James Cockrell at Jackson, KY,
four years ago and sentenced to life
imprisonment. Jett confessed Thurs
day during the progress of his trial at
Cynthiana that he alone had killed
Mr.. Cockrell. Jett Is now serving a
life sentence for completely in the
murder of Attorney Marcum several
years ago. w.. E. ....s..... ..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24

Toilet cases, toys, stationery,
ETC., at 33a per cent discount on
the Christmas bargain table at
O'Leary & Bowser's.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
Never Missed ii,

Teacher Who discovered America!
Small Boy-Dunno. Teacher-Why,
supposed every boy in school knew
that. Small Boy--I didn't know that it
was lost.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
One Way Blind.

! ''You admit you are an impostorY'
said the judge.
I mo, l don't, your honor"
"You claimed to be blind, and yet
you have an unimpaired eyesight"
'erhat's true, your honor, but I'm
morally blind, sir, and not being able
to see the harm in my innocent de-
Eception''-
'Six months" calculated the judge.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
What Saved Him.

What Saved Him.
Miss Opper-I will never marry you.
Denkeisen-Oh, heavens, would blow
my brains out If we were not in the
midst Of the busy season and have so
much to do!-Fliegende BIatter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
DiscouraEing.

"You look discouraged"
81 am. Another college has just con-
ferred the degree of LII. D. on my
Uncle Benjamin. There isn't likely to
be much left for me when he dies.''-
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
SOnlewn ncca.

The best Xmas buying oppor-
tunity this season is right now
on the discount ia BILE at O'Leary
& Bowser's, ] off.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
His Religion.

Money Is his religion"
Yes; his wife is afraid to ask for
any. It's a subject too sacred to men,
don. n."-Illusrated Bits
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24

O'Leary & Bowser have
special bargain counter If Christ
mas goods making a discount OF
335 per cent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
TEN TERRORISTS EXECUTED.

were Accused OF Robberies, Bomb
Outrages and Murders.
Riga, Russia, Dec 22.-Ten terror
lists were executed here. at sunrise.
They belonged to a band guilty of
series of robberies, bomb outrages
and murders extending over months
and also were concerned in a plot to
kill Baron Moeller-Sakomelsky, gov
ernor general of the Baltic provinces,
which was frustrated by the arrest of
two of the leaders on the day fixed
for his assassination.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24

Special mixed Xmas candy at
Is cents. Lakeside bakery.
jolly old ST. Nick has filed a
large table with special Xmas
bargains atO 'Leary and Bowser's
1.3 of.
Fleming Bros. have on display
q large and well assorted stock
of Christmas goods.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1906-12-24
EXPRESS BOX STOLEN.
Wells Fargo Company Robbed Of $50,
-" I'D. 600 in Cash. %-E ',

Reno, New, Dec. pa Wells Fargo
& co. express box, said to have con.
tanned 100000, was stolen from the
company's Office here after the arrival
of the night train from Tonopah. Ed
ward Crofton, the messenger, contin-
ued on his way to San Francisco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-22
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY HEARS
FLOWER LECTURE

Last evening in Falstaff hall the Ladies'
Auxiliary Of the Horticultural society held
a sale in connection with the regular
meeting OF the society that was very sue
cessful and largely attended
The sale began in the afternoon and
continued until long after the meeting
when all the refreshments We're disposed
OF. A tidy little sum was netted from the
sale and all attending had a very pleasant
time.
AT so'clock in the evening the members
or the society assembled in one of the
rooms opening Off the hall To hear very
interesting lecture. delivered by Prof j .
Growing Of the Larger Flowers" Prof.
clark is deeply Interested i'm the growing
OF flowers and has been engaged in hor-
uculture Tor number OF years In connec-
ton with his professional work
The lecture was particularly interesting
IN showing the care that flowers need In
their culture and also the attention that
one must give TO them I'm order TO produce
the best results and 20 grow them larger
He also told OF the chemicals needed I'm
the fertilization OF the soil with which
plants ana flowers must be surrounded in
order 10 thrive.
At the tables during the sale were the
Following ladies': Ice cream and cake.
Miss Holland the president of the auXil-
iary. and Miss lincoln. the secretary, at
the candy table. Miss Lincoln and Miss
BlOome: cake. Mrs. Muiln and daughter.
coffee and cream. Miss Arlington: jeIies.
Mrs. Brown; fancy ware. Mrs. Angel and
Mrs, SlOcum: silver offerings Mrs Jenne
music Miss Mullin
The floral decorations were contributed
by Appleton the florist. over the free
gift table Miss Mullen and Miss Holland
presided