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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-26

Doud ave Phone 1868.
The penny picture gallery,
twenty five for twenty five cents
Over haynes tailor shop.
Bemidji Elevator Co., jobbers
for Mascot Flour, also Cremo, Bar.
lows Best and Gold Medal.
Spalding's sporting goods are
the bestmade and sold at the
smallest margin. Only at Peter,
sons.
The ladies of the Episcopal
church will hold a food sale at
the store Of Roe & Markusen
tomorrow afternoon from 4 until
6 o'clock.
Lee Hallet, passenger brake
man on the NJ. & l., laid off his
regular trip last evening, and
Dave McCue, who runs opposite
Lee, "subbed" for him.
No can of Hunts Perfect Bak-
ing Powder has ever been con-
demned by any pure food de-
partment- they don't condemn
purity and wholesomeness -
that's why.
Jim Godatts, who is now farm
ing in the vicinity of Big Falls,
was a visitor in the city yester-
day. Jim says he IS doing well
as tiller Of the soil and newer Of
tim Der and is content with his
lot.
Mrs. S. E. Thorn pson and little
daughter came down this morn
ing from Blackjack and spent
the day in the city, visiting with
old friends. Mrs. Thompson is
the "better half" of the popular
proprietor Of the Palace Hotel, at
the "Duck.'
Charles Argall, official ex-
FOUNDER of the law for the vii
lage of Cass Lake, was a visitor
in the city yesterday afternoon
and evening. He came over from
the "Lake" on the afternoon
train and remained until the
1890 night train bore him home.
Charles Nelson, who is a part
ner of liver Void in the saloon
business in this city, came over
yesterday afternoon from bis
home at Cass Lake, and spent
several hours in this city, re-
turning to the Lake" on the
night train.
J. N. Barney left this morning
for Pequot, in response to a
message that his wife's sister,
Mrs. Mcdaniel, was very i'll at
that place. :. Mrs. Barney could
not go to Pequot, on account of
illness. Mr.. Barney will visit at
Motley, his old home, before re-
turning to Bemidji.
Edgar Fenters of Remington,
Ind and Nathan E. Mum bers of
Backus, MINI, were yesterday
sworn in by Lieut.. O. Fl. Dockery,
Jr., of Duluth, as recruits for the
U. S. army. The men will go to
Fort Smelling this afternoon and
at that place be assigned to some
regiment in your Uncle Sam s
service.
George and John Kirk left
yesterday afternoon for Solway,
where they have a farm, and
where they store most of their
logging paraphernalia during the
summer months. These gentle
men logged near Mallard lake,
during the past winter, and did
very we'll, despite bad weather.
Albert Schefelbine, blacksmith,
accompanied the Kinks to SOL
way.
Dave Phillips and Burnie Strub
took their musical instruments
along with them when they left
on their regular freight run to
Big Falls. They will furnish the
music for a dance which will be
given at the Hotel Robinson at
Big Falls tonight. Both boys
are clever and their music is very
popular with the Big Falls folks,
they having, played at many
dances held at the Falls" dur.
ing the past winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
MISS SH0NTS TO WED
 A FRENCH NOBLEMAN
Announcement of Her Engagement Was
 NoE Surprise.

New York. Nov. s0-The engagement of Miss Theodore Shonts. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Theodore Shonts, to the Due de Chaulnes. announced in several newspapers today. apparently on au- thority, has long been expected.
 It has been prematurely announced on several occasions but on each in- stance. 1t was denied by members of the family, and with special emphasis by MT. Shonts. when he was a member of the Panama Canal Commission. He de- clared that he wanted his. daughter to marry an American. It was for q long time thought that he strongly opposed inc union to which he has now agreed.
 Miss Shonts .who will be IS in Au- gust. met the Due in London about wear ago. Since then he has assidu- ously courted her. having made several trips to thIs country for the purpose.
 The Due Is 30 years old. He has household in Paris and a hereditary castle in one of the French Provinces. tJnouestionably his family is one of the noblest, not only of France. but of the whole of Europe. It was originally a natrician family in Italy. but settled in France and Is also ono of the most an cient families Of Spain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
MIR. F0RAKER
 IS ENDORSED Ohio Senator For the
 Presidency. REPUBLICAN, CLUBS ACTION Resolutions Are Pa ssed on the
 Brownsville Riot. Chairman vorys of Taft Committee, Says Conventien's Action Does
 Not Represent Sentiment of Ohie People.
REPUBLICAN, CLUBS ACTION

Columbus. O., Nov. 20.--United States Senator Joseph Benson Foraker of Ohio was today endorsed for re-elec- ton to the Senate and for the Repub- lican nomination for President at a joint meeting of the Executive and Advisory Committees of the Ohio meeting held in this city.
 The committees also declare that they have no sympathy whatever with the proposition that has been ad- vanced that Senator Foraker be elim- mated and retired from public life because he was not able to agree with President Roosevelt as to the rate bill or joint Statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, or about the Brownsville matter"
 The action of--the Joint committees at once brought out a challenge from A. l.. Vorys, manager of the Taft pres- idential canvass. for . popular pri- mary to determine the choice of the Ohio Republicans for candidate for President.
 Referring to the Senator's attitude on the Brownsville matter, the reso- lutions say:
 We believe he was right. and we ]. thoroughly approve his action in de- manding that the helpless negro sol- diers of the 18th. who had served their country with great valor and dfstfnc- tion, should be given an opportunity to testify in their own defense: that they were not guilty of the crime for which on purely ex parte testimony, they had been discharged without honor.
 Entertaining these views, we send him greeting and assure him as he returns to his labbrs at Washington, that he has our unqualified confidence and esteem. and we not only pledge him our loyal support for his re-elec- tion to the Senate, but we further de- clare that he is our choice as Q Re- publican candidate for President of the United States in 1908"
 When asked for. an expression re- I gardlng action taken at the meeting Mr. yorys, manager of the Taft com s1lsittee. dictated the following state ment:
 arlse reaolution profasses shat the convention aH presenting the eighty eight counties of Ohio.' f"As matter of fact. the members of the committee were not elected by the Republicans of the several coun- ties of the State. At the time this committee was announced, 1t was gen. orally understood that 1t was ap- pointed and It's members were named by a friend and representative of Sem ator Foralxer. The action of the com mittee. therefore. is not surprising. l hope that this action may precipitate what the friends of Secretary Taft so much desire. and that is an opportu- nity for direct expression by the Re- uublicans Of Ohio Of this choicei for President. am satished Ohio Re- publicans are overwhelmingly for Taft"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
FLOODS IN TEXAS.
Heavy and Continuoum Rains Causing } Much Damage.

Heavy and Continuous Rains Causing Much Damage.
 Houston, Tex, Nov. 20-Since Satur- day, rain has fallen almost incessant- ly throughout the Southern half of Texas and in consequence all the small CT streams are overfiowing and the riv- CTS are at or very near the flood stage.
 The heaviest precipitation is reported from Lockhart, where the rain guage showed measurement of 8 1-2 inches between 10 o'clock last night and an early hour this morning. At Nacog- doches. residences along Bonito Creek are under water to the first floor. fourteen inches of rain having fallen there.
 Much damage to, roads. bridges and farms is being done by the floods and the railroad roadbedz are soft and dam gerous. Trains cannot make schedule time and washouts are reported from number of points. It is still rain ing today and there Is no indication of clearing weather other than the shift ing of the wind to the northwest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
KILLS HER HUSBAND
WOMAN THEN TURN REVOLVER
 ON HERSELF.
At Hospital She Said She shot Her Hus- band Because He Was Visiting
 Another Woman.

New York, Nov. s0.--Haif -crased with jealousy because of her husbands attentions to another woman. Mrs. Lottie Hitchcock Shot and instantly killed her husband. Robert L. Hitch cock, a compositor. as he lay asleep In bed in their home in the borough of tho Bronx today. Then. turning the revolver upon herself, Mrs. Hitch- cock inflicted several wounds from which 1t Is expected she will die.
 The man and woman were married about q year ago. Recently they have had frequent quarreIe and Mrs. Hitch- cock has repeatedly complained to her neighbors that her husband has been spending his evenings with another wo- man when not at work. Hitchcock re- turned from work at g. rl.. today and went to bed. While he was sleeping his wife, arose. placed the muzzle of a revolver to his breast and sent two bullets through his heart. causing in- stant death
 Sitting on the edge of the bed. she fired three bullets into her breast and these falling to Kill her, tried 10 snoo' herself in the head but caused only q scalp wound. She told the police that che did the shooting and Was Niad q sttsmItd 4heEs 4Hs Fet ss- sF4ssT SFs
 An. opium slhtdsfne outfit was found in Hitchcock,s apartments! Nearby wai Episcopal prayer book open at the prayer reading: ~
 .4oh. Lord, we beseech Thee. absolve Thy people from their offenses. that through Thy bountiful goodness we may all be delivered from the bond 70 those sins which we have committed.-
 After she had been removed to the hospital. Mrs. Hitchcock told detec- tive that one reason why she had killed her husband was because she had heard him talking with man and woman about sending her to a sanitariurn for treatment for the drug habit of which she was victim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
ALABAMA IS LAUDED
COMER RECEIVES CONRGATULA- TIONS ON PROHIBITION VICTORY.
Wesley Brotherhood, in Annual Con- vention, by RiSinR Vote, Ex- presses Joy on states Re- demptIOn from LiQuor
 Traffic.

Louisville, Ky. Nov. 20.--The wes- ley Brotherhood of Methodists, in an- nual convention here today, by unan. imous vote. ordered the following teIe- gram sent to Governor Conner of Ala bama:
 The Wesley Brotherhood. in an- nual convention. at Louisville, Ky, of delegates of mems societies of Metho- dism, by unanimous rising vote ex- presses hearty eongratulation on Ala bama's redemption from liquor traf- flc.
 CSigned) Thomas B. Nelly.
 w. F. Patterson. President.
 Secretary"
 Preceding the vote on the telegram, Mr. Laurius Loomis of New York City, paid tribute to Governor Conner, and described the recent election day scenes in Birmingham. arousing the delegates to much enthusiasm.
 In conclusion, Mir. Loomis said:
 Alabama Is to be congratulated that she has joined her sister State, Geor- gia. in this greet movement for the redemption of her people from the curse of the whiskey trafiic. There seems to be a tidal wave sweeping through the South"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
G0MPERS MAKES E/ A HOT REPLY Says Manufactures At- tempted Bribery. : GREAT SENSATION AT NORFOLK Made Vigorous Attack Before Manufacturers Association. Young Newspaper Man Attempted to
 Bribe Him in New York.
 Great Demonstration Greeted
 Labor Leader.
;REAT SENSATION AT NORFOLK
Young Newspaper Man Attempted to

Norfolk. Va, Nov. 20.--A great sem sation was created in the American Federation of Labor this afternoon by President Gompers in his speech. re- plying to the attacks upon him and other officers of the Federation by the Manufacturers Association, when he told of an alleged attempt to bribe him at the Victoria Hotel. in New York. in October. by a young news paper man, giving his name as Charles Brandenberg. The latter, President Gompers said, having declared that he represented the Manufacturers Asso- ctation, said he was prepared to offer him immunity from exposurd and make him financially secure the remainder of his life if he would sign certain paper and otherwise aid in the "ex- posture" of the other leaders in the American Federation of Labor with the idea virtually of destroying the in- fiuence of organized labor of the coun- try. The paper, President Gompers said. purported to have been signed when he (Gonpers) was III in 1895. preserved. and while death like still- ness prevailed in the convention, Pres ident Gompers drew forth the original document and read it.
 Mir. Gompers, during the recital of the alleged attempt at bribery, called different delegates present who were with him at the time of the interviews with Brandenberg to verify his state n1ents. This the delegates did, rising in their seats. At the close of Presi- dent Gompers's speech. there was . great demonstration, even Victor P. Berger of Milwaukee, the Socialist opponent of Mir. Gompers, rising. and, with uplifted arms, declaring that ale though he had at convention after con- vention bitterly opposed the re-elec- ton of President Gompers. he would be the one this yearsto move to make his election unanimous with a vote of confidence not only to President Com pers. but to all the officers of the American Federation of Labor. ''This.'' deeiared Mr. Berger, "is the answer q the Socialists 10 the Manufacturera' E eAssociat tion.
 ! A. motion cfEersd by w. D. Ryan of Springfield. H., reporting that the Illi- nois Mine Workers had voted to Presi- dent Gpmpers confidence in his every act and deed and den0pncing the Man ufacturers, AssocIations received im- mediate consideration and was adopted amid intense excitement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
CHILDREN's THEATRE.
Many NOtabIes See Mark TwaIn's Play
 Presented.

EEeeGMtc0s
 New York, Nov. 20-Mark Twain led several hundred of his literay friends to the East Side last night where, at the Children's Educational Theatre, they witnessed a praiseworthy performance of The Prince and the Pauper," a dramatization of the hosts charming story of the same title.
 The children who produced the play presented a conSpendable effort and they received the applause of the guests and the compliments of Mark Twain. MT. Twain, between the acts, made . speech. He said:
 Just a word or two to let you know how deeply appreciate the honor which the children. who are the actors and frequenters of this cozy playhouse, have conferred on me.
 'This children's theatre is great educational institution. I hope the time will come when 1t will be a part of ev- cry public school in the land"
 Among those who attended the per formance were Governor Hughes, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, Judge AL bert n. Gary, Mrs. John Drom, MT. and Mrs. Jacob Schiff, President Elliott, ot Harvard University John Burroughs. fine naturalist. Ray Stannard Baker, Bradley Matthews and Richard Harding Davis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
OVATION TO CLARK.
Two ThOus9nd Christian EndeavOre
 Greet Founder of Order.

Two ThOusend Christian Endeavorera
 Greet Founder of Order.
 Chicago. Nov. 20-Nearly 1000 mem- bers of the Chicago Christian Endeavor Union greeted pr. Francis F. Clark founder and world president of the Un- ion. at the quarterly rally and anniver- sary celebration held last night in the Union Park Congregational Church.
 An overflow meeting was held in the Third Presbyterian Church. Preceding the meetings a banquet attended by 250 officers and workers was held in Dr. Clark's honor. pr. Clark and Will liam Shaw, General Secretary of the world union, spoke of the foreign work of the organization and urged CO., operation for greater activity in the foreign fields. More than $500 was pledged for work in India.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

lating to saloon licenses-shall apply only to the courts of Mobile. The first part of the section, he said was in the opinion of eminent jurists absolutely mandatory.
 He said he did not. want to tire the House, he would prefer to discuss the matter in committee. He could do SC then with less confusion.
 MT. Hoffman reviewed conditions in the Mobile schools. emphasizing with many figures the important part that the license funds played in the educa- tional system there. and the necessity for it's use.
 Three Gikis at Stake.
 The Board may have been extrava- gant. he said. according to the ideas of some of the members from up State. but he had three girls In those schools and he wanted them to have the best education possible.
 MT. Goodwin of Montsomery said he was heartily in sympathy with the sit- uation of Mobile. as explained by the gentleman from Mobile, but under an agreement made in the Senate this de- cision had been reached and therefore he would have to vote to concur. He was merely explaining bis vote. he said
 Mr. Hoffman thought 1t was unl<ind that one Senator shunla try to maks an agreement for the whole State. Captain NxaAtinis Position.
 Mfr. Mastin of Nontwomery said ha had been against prohibition. Although he stood with an unterrifed but, over stood with an upterrihed but over whelmed minority, which had gone down nobly in defeat, he said the issue had been settled and he accepted It.
 After the scenes of Tuesday in the Senate, and the conclusion met in the Senate he should vote for concurrence + Mir. Bloch said he did not suppose he could change a vote by what he had to say. but everyone of them had been elected on a Democratic pIaform which meant local option and not pro- hibition. There was not one of them,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
PROTEST FROM MOBILE
 ON PROHIBITION BILL.
NO PROHIBITION AMENDMEN T0 CONHTTTrJTI0N. %

c Constitutional Prohibition Fs { C dead for the legislative sessig of { . 1907. This is agreed by lef ang \ . prohibitfonists in the Legis ~ure. \ . At one time the prohib, %nists { . were hoping that not only would < ( prohibition be es ta b 1 sli e { c throughout Alabama by a statute, ( z but that the Legislature of 1907 I ~ would go further and provide the \ ' way for it's being put into the or- . ganic law of the State, so that fu- ( . ture Legislatures could not abolish T . it. even If public sentiment de- . manded 1t. 2 . A bill to this end was drawn up 2 ~ by Representative Ballord of Au-i < = tauga, leading prohibitionist of 2 . the House. The bill was given { . favorable report by the Temper . ance Committee of the House. It . was understood to have the sup \ . port of the Anti-Saloon League <
 which has proved so powerful at { = this session of the Legislature. z . But the House bill has not yet [ = come to Q vote. (
 It Is not known whether the bill (
 would have sufficient votes to pass { v 1t through the House. Even then { 2 1t would certainly have strong op- ' position in the Senate.
 Should the measure pass both { q Houses 1t would have to be voted { . upon by the people of the State, in { 2 the next general election. Under |
 all the circumstances the temper {
 ance leaders have about given up { 2 hope of passing the constitutional {
 prohibition bill and will stand pat |
 upon the statutory prohibition { . act.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
TRAFFIC PARALYzED.
Six Thousand Passengers Stranded on
 Indian Railway.

4S&EM@GHB
 Indian Railway.
 Calcutta. Nov. 20.--Traffic on the East Indian Railway. 2.165 miles long. and the second largest line in India, is rapidly becoming paralyzed by a strike.
 The trouble originated with the en- gineers, who are almost entirely Eu- ropean, and yesterday and today great numbers of natives belonging to the traffic staff. joined in the movement. The most important section of the road. from Calcutta to AIlahabab. is practically tied up and already 5000 passengers are stranded at Asansol. Bengal, the junction of the East In- dian and Bengal-Napur Railroad. where the strikers are threatening vio- lence.
 The jute mills are seriously affected bv the strike. The strike at present is specially serious in view of the fam inc conditions. which are becoming daily more widespread. necessitating the immediate transportation of relief supplies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
AFTER THE MANNER OF
 THE FEUDAL BARONS
Rejected Lover Fought Successful f SuitOr and Carried on Bride
 in Q Virginia County.


 f SultOr and Carried on Bride
 in Q Virginia County.
 Norfolk, Va. Nov. 30.-When John Hall of Camden. N. C.. was half way between South Mills from Elizabeth City with Miss Maggie Sawyer of the former place, in a buggy this morning on their way to be married, they were held up by Edmund Daily of South Mills, a rival for the young woman's hand, and when Hall refused to halt. he was shot but not seriously Wound- ed. Daily then took the struggling woman from Halls vehicle and put her into his own. leaving the wounded man to care for himself.
 Reports late tonight say that Hall is not dangerously wounded and that no trace has been discovered of Daily and Miss Sawyer.
 Robert Sawyer a brother of the young woman. with a posse of his friends, is securing the country for the pair. It is probable that serious -tyrrrx. }.-z.s.=+ # the searehers catch the abductor of Miss Sawyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
BANKHEAD'S CONDITION
 IS SLIGHTLY IMPROVED
The Pneumonia Involves The Entire Left Lung.

5 Birmin gham, Ala. Nov 2o.--A bul-
 letin issued this afternoon by the phy- sicians attending Senator J. IL Bank head at his home in Fayette, Ala. says that the Senator's condition is silghtly improved. The pneumonia involves the entire left lung. His pulse is 100. tenn perature l0l l-5 and respiration 30.
 Senator Bankhead is sixty-ive years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
A FLORIDA TRAGEDY
YOUNG MAN KILLS WOMAN AND
 SUICIDES.
Husband of Murdered Woman Arrived on Scene q Few Minutes Af- terward and Tried to
 XIII Himself Too.

Tampa, Fla. Nov. 2e.--Karl Chris tian, aged 24 years. shot and killed Mrs Florence Williams early today. and then turned the revolver on him- self. infiicting fatal wound.
 R. w. Williams. the husband of Mrs. Williams. arrived on the scene of the tragedy In a few minutes. and had to be forcibly prevented from killing him. self. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss Florence Simmons of Summervile. s. C., and Christian has mother living in Palatka. this State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
BAPTISTS WOULD NOT
 CONGRATULATE ALABAMA
Point Raised at Georgia Baptist Com VentIOn of Union of Church and
 State Frustrated Move.

Valdosta. Ga, Nov. 20.--An attempt to send a telegram of congratulation to the Alabama Legislature on the passage of the proh ibition bill by that body, on motion of O. II. P. Blood worth. occasioned much excitement at today's session of the State Baptist Convention.
 point of order was raised by Dr. W. W. Landrum of Atlanta that this was in violation of the principles of the separation of church and State, a cardinal tenet of the Baptist Church The point of order was upheld by a unanimous vote. it being said that the church was not opposed to prohibition but rejected anything looking to union of church and State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
RnIIrond Man sulclden.

Louisville. Ky. Nov. 20.-Harry b. Parker. travelling freight agent for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. with headquarters here, committed suicide lieved to have been deranged from the effects of a blow by a foot-pad two years ago. He formerly lived in Cin- -cinnatt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
TEST or LOCOMOTIVES.
Pennsylvania Railroad to Inausurat
 Exhauetfve Teaf

A1NWUN8tNVU NEUIs
 PittsburE. Pa. Nov. 20.-Beginning next week and continuing for at least two weeks. the Pennsylvania Railroad will conduct the most exhaustive test of locomotives ever made by rail- road company.
 The object is to learn the exact worth of each type of the locomotives now in use on the system. The test will be made on the cross line division. The result of the test, 1t Is expected, will have a far-rsaching effect on the future orders of motive power for the entire Pennsylvapia system
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
Re,a Entertains Prince Arthur

London, Nov. 2o.-Prince Arthur of Connaught went to Wrest Park, the country seat of Ambassador Reid today for a few days shooting. The house party will include the Duchess of Rox- burghe and Lady AlaBtair Innes-Ker, formerly Miss Anne Breese of New York.