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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18
Notice of Special Election.

Notice is hereby given that a Special Elec-
ton Of the voters of independent School
District of Bemidii will be held at the Central
schoolhouse. located on block four ca First
Beltrami, county. Minnesota. on Tuesday.
the 3Oth day of April. 1907. at seven O'Clock
y. m. for the purpose of voting on the ques-
tion OF whether or not the Board of Educa-
tion OF said District shall purchase Block
nineteen Q9) in the Third addition to Bemidji.
Beltrami county, Minnesota, for a school
site. and erect a high school building thereon,
and issue the bonds Of said District in the
amount of thirty-fve thousand dollars
.0O0 bearing interest at the rate Of five (5)
from date OF issue. Interest payable SEMI
annua ally. for that purpose.
Dated April 16. 1907.
GRAHAM M. TORRANCE,
Clerk of independent School District of
Rantd II
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18
Warrants PAYABLE.

Notice is hereby given that
Beltrami county warrants are
payable as follows:
Poor fund: All warrants regis
tered prior to May 18, 1905.
General fund: All warrants
registered prior to March 20, 1908.
Road and bridge fund: All
warrants registered pr or to
July 30, 1906.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18
PRESBYTERY OF ADAMS
IN BUSINESS SESSION
Rev. Neil A. GiIchrist Elected Moder-
ator-.-ReV. A. L. HaII-Quest.
Temporary Clerk.

The Presbyt ery of Adams met
in business session in the Pres
byterian church of Blackduck at
g O'Clock a. m.
Ex- Moderator Rev. F. J. Bar
ackman called to order and
opened the meeting with prayer.
Rev. Neil A. Gilchrist was
elected moderator and Rev. H.
L. fall Quest was elected tenn
porary clerk.
After the reading of the min
utes of the last meeting the fol-
lowing we're received as members
of Adams Presbytery:
Rev. John Ferry from the
Presbytery of Winona; Rev.
Grant Stroh from the Pres by
terry of Sequoyah, and Rev.
Albert E. Evans from the Pres
bytery of Mankato.
The forenoon was occupied
with reports of the various COM
mittees of Presbytery. These
reports were most glowing &C
counts of success and gain along
all lines of church work.
The Home Mission Board in
New York will distribute S245C
in this district the ensuing year,
being a reduction of $3.50 from
last years schedule.
Rev. w. J. Hall, of Hallock,
was elected as commissioner to
the General Assem- bly which
meets in Colum bus, Ohio, in
May. Rev. F. J. Barackman was
elected alternate com missioner.
Mr.. D. K. Laurie was elected lay
com missioner. Mr.. Laurie is
the Sunday school missionary of
Adams Presbytery.
The pastor at large, Rev N.
A. Gilchrist, and Rev. W. G.
Ward, chairman of the Home
Mission com mittee, gave two
very interesting reports of the
detailed work among the
churches of the Presbytery, in
every case showing encouraging
gains over last year.
In the evening the popular
meeting was presided over by
Rev. Grant Stroh. After open
ing Sc vice, General R. N. Adams,
D. D., of Minneapolis gave an in
spring address. He made a
noble plea for the individ ual
church to assume it's respective
part in the work under taken by
tho Presby terian church at large,
as an obligation and not as a
benevolence.
Presby terry convened in final
session at 9 O'Clock this morning.
The ladies Of the Blackduck
Presbyterian church gave a
grand supper to the mem bers ol
the Presby terry at $50, last even
, ing, in the I. 0. 0. r. hall. The
? ladies were at their best at en-
} tertaining, and each mem Der did
his duty by the supper, to the
rejoicing of the ladies.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18
Probing Slot Machine Graft.

San Francisco, April 18.-The grand
jury has adjourned to meet next Sat
urday afternoon at 2 o'clock The
line of Investigation now taken up
bears on the slot machine graft Of
two years ago. This is nearing an
end and it is believed it may result in
a number of indictments against sew
eral city officials.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18
M. B. A. Meeting.

The regular meeting of the M
B. A. will be held at I. O. o. F.
hall Saturday evening. All men,
bers and visiting mem bers of the
order are cordially invited to at
tend. An entire change of pro-
gram for the evening. Supper
will also be served.
By the Committee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18
Sealed Bids.

Sealed bids will be received by
City Council for dirt to be used
in filing all around block 18 as
buildings are raised to grade.
Bids will be opened on the 22inst
and to be by the cubic yard. The
Council reserves the right to re.
jects any and all bids.
Bemidji, Mimi, April 16, 1907.
Thomas Maloy,
City Clerk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18
General Booth in Japan.

Toxic, April 18.-General Booth Of
the Salvation Army was accorded an
enthusiastic reception on his arrival
here from the United States. The
governor and mayor of Toxic were
among those who welcomed the gen
eral at the railroad station.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18
scandinavian Lutheran Service.

Services will be held in the
Scandinavian Lutheran church
by Rev. Peterson of Bagley on
Friday evening, April 10Th at 7:30
o'clock. A subscription of ten
cents or more for the united
church fund will be solicited.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18

The Pioneer at all times has in
stock office supplies of every
description
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-04-18

Building fund: All warrants.
Dated at Bemidji, this 18th day
of April, 1907.
g, H. French,
County Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
BUY NEW POWER SITE.
Expense of Developing Plant in More
town PLACED ut 100000.

Waterbury, May GO. +. Moody
II this place and George II Almon Of
Montpelier. who own the electric
power plant in Moretown. are to dc
velop another water power located
m Mad river some two miles distance
from their present plant. to-day they
completed the deal by purchasing
three farms located near the river
the Bert Stockwell farm and stock
175 acres, $4,000. the Frank Griffith
place. 100 acres. $500; the Mrs. Col
Inns farm of 100 acres. $500.
Experts who have Investigated the
chance t. secure power a this place
and arc sanRuine in their opinion
mat will fully equal the one now
owned by Alnon & Moody. The eX
pcnsc Of developing the power plant
is placed at 500, 900.
Work will be beRen in the early
fail to change the highway, and the
plant will be built during the sum-
ner of 1908.
It is more than probable that the
new owners Of the Montpelier &
Barre electric railroad are Interested
in the development OF this new pow
r plant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
Had Nice Ride about New York
before Surrendering to
Sheriff.
TRIED TO FOOL THE CURIOUS
FIRST Sent Friend Out to Get into
the Mnchine-Was Taken by nm
Unfrequentcd Route to Black
wells IsIand-WiII Serve
Az Baker

New York, May 2o-In a handsome tour
ing car Abraham Hummel left his home
in East Seventy Second street to-day to
go To Blackwelrs island to serve a year
in the penitentiary for conspiracy in the
celebrated Dodge Morse divorce case.
few years ago Hummel enjoyed an extern
sivc practice as lawyer, having a.
clients some Of the best known actors and
actresses In this country but his conduct
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
GREATEST SKIN
CURES ON EARTH
Are Cuticura Remedies Suffered
Six Months-Skln Full Of Red
Spots and Face Full ofPimpIes-
Made Life MlserabIe-Was Dis
couraged-Doctors Useless
CURED BY CUTICURA
REMEDIES IN ONE WEEK

"Cuticura Soap and Ointment are the
greatest remedies for skin diseases on
earth. | have suffered six months from
disease which l cannot describe, but
will tell you the symptoms. My skin
was full OF red spots and my face was
full of red pimples. 1t made life miser-
able for me and / was discouraged with
everything. went to several doctors,
but It was useless. But while reading
newspaper l came across one of your
testimonials telling the value of the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. l re-
solved to try them, and after using
them for about one week | became n
new man. The pimples and the red
spots have disappeared and they made
nv skin as soft as velvet. Now ] arm a
constant user Of the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and recommend them
highly. Albert eastman, Bedford Sta
ton, N. Y. Nov. 20, 1905"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
MAINE RAISING HORSES.
Farmers Find II More Profitable THIN
Raising Cattle.

Augusta Me, May ia falling off in
the number of cattle raised In the State
of Maine and a notable increase IN the
number of horses and sheep are shown In
the figures of George Pottle of Lewiston,
chairman Of the board OF assessors On
April l. 1906 there were in the State 49,
$50 horses and colts, 26, $50 COWS. 1,6H oxen,
10 2S9 young cattle and 3ll25 sheep.
From the figures thus far gathered by
Mr. Pottle there were in the State up 20
April l. this year 1874 horses and colts,
26523 cows, 1879 oxen, 177s9 young cattle
and S2.13S sheep.
Poor grazing facilities for the past two
seasons, with the rapidly growing COM
petition OF the western cattle raisers, Is
believed to account for the falling off IN
the number Of cattle, together with the
fact that oxen are not used nearly so
much for draught purposes now as form
erly. The modern business me thods which
have penetrated into the farthest recesses
of the back woods are doing away with
the use of the OK, the Quickness of tho
horse and the advancement of the railroad
limiting the usefulness Of the sturdy but
slow moving OK.
The increase In the number Of horses -
accounted for In the development OF the
, resources OF the State. New railroads
| have opened up immense tracts of the
wild lands and lumber operators have Sc
secured western markets for horses. and,
with the growing need for draught ami
ma Is breeders in the State have renewed
! their former activity.
AS regards sheep, they thrive on the
rocky pasture lands where the cattle
starVe, and land that has hitherto been
waste is now being made to turn in a
profit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
Twenty Members of the Rutland
Department Threaten
to Strike.
THEY WANT SiOO A YEAR
Present Pay IL S:5--OFcring of Four
Prizes VIII Not Appense Tbcm--
Boots and Cnnts will he Re-
turned II Report Goes
into Eject.

Rutland, May 2o.-Thc 20 call members
If the fire department Of this city threat b.
IN to strike II their demand for an iu|
crease tn pay of from SIS to 800 a year
IS not granted.
At a recent meeting of the board of
aldermen the increase was asked for and
when at another meeting tonight the fire
committee reported that the men be paid
u1 the basis of attendance, which amount
ed to no Increase except that four prizes
were awarded for the best records and
there would be n cut down for some the
mon notified the aldermen that they would
turn in their boots and coats If the report
went into effect
Action was deferred until after con
ference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23

here.
Few Americans have played a more
prominent part than r. II. ConEer in the
upbuilding of the nations prestige abroad
or have passed through experiences so
varied in the public service
Edwin Hurd Conger was born in Knox
county. Illinois, March 7, 1a3, and was
educated IN Lombard University. gradual
ing IN the class of 1862. on the outbreak
Of tho war he enlisted In the 102nd Illinois
volunteer infantry, and served with dis
tinction. earning the brevet OF major
when peace was declared.
" took up the study Of law, and was
admitted to the bar at Galesburg, Ill
where he practiced until 1855, when he
went 10 Iowa and engaged in farming
stock raising and banking.
He served two terms as State treasurer
elected IN 1854 to the 10Th Congress and
was twice reelected He was appointed
minister OF the United States to Brazil n
October, 1890, by President Harrison.
He was one OF tho most acceptable en-
voys to the Brazilian government that
has ever been accredited from this coun-
try, ard was himself much pleased with
mis- life and duties there. He remained
until 1898. and was again, four years
later. given the same mission by Presi-
dent Mckinley, from which he was trans
ferred in 1898 to China.
In the terrible days of the Boxer
outbreaks in 400, the devoted Ameri-
can minister. his wife and daughter,
and a niece, Miss Mary Coneer Pierce.
We're among the 70 Americans penncd
up in the British embassy In Pek!n.
awaiting the doom that appeared Ger
tain at the hands OF the infuria ted
Chinese. Rumors that they. too. had
fallen victims TO the Boxers shocked
the country from time to time but
they were unfounded. although the
sufferines OF the party knew no limit.
If Mr.. Conser were for n time
blamed for signing the agreement
drafted by the foreign ministers II
did not cause him to lose tho conf
dence Of the President. as his apppint-
ment to the Mexican legation showed
| His tenure of Office in Mexico was
| brief. as failing health forced him to
| tender his resignation In August. 1905,
when he retired 10 his home In Pasa-
dena, Cal. He has been slowly dying ever
| since.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
SAW THE NEGROES SHOOT.
. Mexican Editor Gave Strong Evi-
deuce before senate Committee.

Washington. May 21.-Paul 6. Pre-
ciado, editor of n Mexican newspaper
in Brownsville, Texas and an eye wit
ness to the shooting Of Frank Natous,
the only man killed in the ARRAY
there, was on the stand to-day before
the Senate committee on military ar
fairs. Dramatically tolltng his story
proved to he the most important
heard during the present hearings
When the shooting began Preciado
was sitting IN the rear of Tilman's
saloon. According to his story, Mr..
Crixell, who conducts saloon across
the street from Tiilman's place, rush
ed in and reported that the Negroes
were out" The doors to Tillmsn's
saloon were Immediately closed and
barred and Natrous, the bartender.
started across the court to bar the
gate which connected the court with
the alley. Jrescido followed and
saw five or six negro soldiers in uni
form enter the gate. They fred sew
eral shots and Natous was killed in
stantly. Another bullet grazed Pre-
ciado's hand and still another bullet
passed through his coat and vest The
men Immediately proceeded down the
alley, shooting as they went Preciado
said the court yard was lighted with
several lamps, He swore positively
that the men were negro soldiers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
DEATH OF E. H. CONGER.
Former Minister 10 China Passed Away
mt PnSadenn.

Pa sadona, Cal, May 1.-THE Hon. Ed
win n. ConRer, former minister to China,
died yesterday afternoon at his home
here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
SHORT TROUT CATCNERS.
enc HUNS Away aud ono IL Fined for
His Fun.

Rrattleboro. May Ca complaint We
made against John Herman o. West Bra
tlouoro yesterday by Game Warden Ber'
Lynde Of Dummerston for catching sho"
trout deputy sheriff went to arre*'
Herman but he was not to be found and
is still al large.
OTIS Tuttlc If West Rrattleboro w
fined to-day $40 and costs amounting %
1850 for catching two short trout in ilal
liday brook yesterday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23

will stand and the force of men employed
by the old mill Will be doubled"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23

will stand and the force of men employed
by the old mill Will be doubled"
RUTLAND COUPLE OBSERVE GOLD
DEN WEDDING
Rutland. May 2o.-Mr. and Mrs. Ben
iamin r. Burt OF this city to-day OBJ
served the 50th anniversary of their
marriage by a reception given In their
honor by Treasurer f. Z. Morse Of the
Vermont Marble company and Mrs.
Morse. a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Burt
Among the two hundred guests were
Governor and Mrs. Fletcher d. Proctor.
About 50 the more intimate friends were
entertained at supper this evening.
Mr. Burt. who has always lived in
Rutland. was horn here December %. 1890
being the youngest of ten children Mrs.
Purt who was Anna NJ. Hapgood, was
born November 10. 1881 at Charlestown,
y. H. They were married May % 1867
at Bellows Falls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
FOOT COMFORT
Obtained from Cuticura Soap
and Ointment.

For tired, aching, irritated, itchingfeet,
inflammation and painful swelling Of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23

New style Jumper Suits of
plain color, fancy stripes and
checks, jumper and skirt trimmed
with wide stri pes OF same mater
ial, a regular $l5.0b suit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
SOMEWHERE NEAR THE TRUTH

Little Girl Uelling of the Garden Of
Eden)-Yes, mummy Adam and Owe lived
very happily there till the Evil Spirit
came in the form of servant.-By-
stander.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
WILL REBUILD THE PULP MILL

Middlebury, May 2o.-The directors Of
the Green Mountain Pulp MIL company,
after several days discussion have decided
to rebuild the mill which was burned some
time ago Several industries throughout
the State have been trying to buy or Lease
the extensive water power which operated
the burned mill and is owned by the pulp
company, In an interview to-day Robert
Cartmell, manager of the local mill, said:
"A new mill will be built at once with all
the modern Improvements If the town of
Middlebury will build a good road from
the railroad station to where the new mill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
In Memorjam,


 Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom and all-seeing purpose has reached to earth and plucked from our midst all to be his own, one of earths fairest flow CTS, our brother in fraternity bonds, Albert M Johnson. and,
 Whereas, while our hearts are sad and we finger for last farewell. because we cannot understand the purpose of our Father, yet we know He doeth all things we'll,
 Therefore be it resolved. by Psi Delta Fraternity QocaD of HowaiI Colege
 l. That we feel that we have lost one of our most faithful brothers. Though tender in years when his soul took it's flight from us. we thank God for his so- join here and for the mighty influence his life as a student and an intimate as- sociate had on us
 2. That though sad to say farewell, we bow nj humble submission to the God in whom Albert so beautifully trusted 8. That we extend to the family of our brother our heartfelt sympathy and point ing to Christ who can hear all our sor- rows. dry every tear away. who. by the debt he has paid will enable us to stand united on the bissful shores of Eternity and sing. 70 Death, where is thy sting ? O Grave, where is thy victory?'' We call to mind the hope our brother rested upon. f. That copy of these be published in The Birmingham ge-Herald, one sent to the bereaved ones, and one placed on our minutes.
 ss JOHN A. PRESCOTT. MALCOLM E. KETTLES, JASPER c. HTTTO, Committee of Psi Delta, Psi Delta hall, December 6, 19oL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
PHARMACY
DR. RAGSDALE SUFFERS
 STROKE OF APOPLEXY

It was reported in Bessemer at late hour last night that Dr. M. c. Rags dale, representative In the legislature from Jefferson county, had suffered a stroke of apoplexy and is at his home in a very serious condition.
 When the rumor reached Birmingham 1t was confirmed by calling the Ten nessee company's infrmary beyond Besse- mer, where Dr. Ragsdales older son is a physician
 It seems that yesterday afternoon at about 4 o'clock while in Bessemer talk ing with pr. Spencer on the sidewalk. the representa- complained of a dull feeling, and said he feared another stroke of apoplexy was coming on, stating that his tongue was botherng him, and ask ing if an impeachment in his speech was noticed.
 Later, while returning home, or on ar rival there, he must have received the second stroke. His sons, and Dr. Con well were called to his bedside at Me Calla, about six miles beyond Bessemer, and no word has since come from there, as he lives out of reach of any tele- phone.
 Friends in Birmingham are very much alarmed, and hope the doctor will im- prove from the shock He is a man with friends everywhere, and one who did a good part in the recent legislation. It is hoped further news from the sick room will be more encouraging.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
LITTLE GIRL SAVES
 PASSENGER TRAIN
BURNING BRIDGE IS FOUND BY SAW MILL MANS DAUGHTER, WHO FLAGS TRAINS WITH A RED SHAWL.

Hot Springs, Ark, December Fran ticalIy waving the little red shawl which she had carelessly placed about her shoul- ders when she left the modest little cabin home, the 12-year-old daughter of a saw mill man, residing on the line of the Hot Springs Western railroad, saved two trains from running into a burning bridge last night and probably saved the happi- ness of many homes whose holiday sea- son would have been saddened with gloom Millman Tarver resides in a mod
 est little home which is four miles from Benton, and directly in the vicinity of the long wooden trestle which had taken fire after nightfall. Taver's daughter saw the rays of light which had just started to eat into the wooden structure and hur- ried out over the track to the west, for from that direction she expected the first train to approach.
 A fourth of mile up the track a head light flashed into view. Removing the shawn from her shoulders, she waved It frantically from a stand in the center Of the track. Brakes and sand were applied with all the haste possible by Engineer Allen, and when he had done everything human agency could do to- stop his train. but a few feet from the death trap, he climbed from the cab exhausted.
 The little heroine disappeared from the west side of the death trap and had hur- ried up the tracks in the east, where d passenger train was soon to make its ap- pearance. The other train was saved from disaster in the same coura geous manner which had prompted the first heroic work.