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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-27
COMPROMISE PROPOSED.
Railroads Make Offer to Minnesota
Legislature.


St. Paul, March 27.-The railroads
doing business in Minnesota have
made a compromise proposition to the
conference committee from the house
and senate which is considering the
proposed 2-cent passenger fare bill.
In return for bill fixing the maxi
mum passenger fare at 21s cents in
stead of cents, as proposed, the rail-
roads agree to the following cOnces-
sions:
Frst-Grant a reduction in cOmmod-
ity rates of 1875 per cent, based on
schedules prepared by Mr.. Staples OF
the railroad and warehouse commits
sion.>
Second-Agree to continue all pres
ent accommodations enjoyed by the
public in the way Of special excursion
rates, etc.
Third-Not to raise any freight
rates beyond the present rate.
Fourth-To put On sale 1,000-mile
interchangeable mileage books at the
rate of cents mile, the purchaser
to always have the privilege of return
ing unused portions and receiving
money back.
F'ifth-To place on sale 5O0-mile
family mileage books, good on the
road of issue and good until used up,
to be used by any member of family,
at 2 cents a mile.
Sixth-Round trip tickets anywhere
within the state at cents a mile,
good at any time, and returnable at
any time or money back.
Seventh-The withdrawal of the ten
injunction suits pending in the federal
court, the state also to withdraw it's
suits in the state courts.
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Fighting in Venezuela.

Washington, March 26.-Cablegrams
received at the state department re-
port that fighting has been going on
at place called Ponombia, in Ven
ezuela. This town cannot be located
as yet, but is believed to be near the
Colombian border, where General Pen
alosa was last week reported to have
started an ins1rrectionary movement
against Castro's government.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-27
Mansfield Cancels All Dates,

Scranton, Pa, March Suffering
from nervous indigestion, aggravated
by possible grip, Richard Mansfield,
under advice of local physician who
was called to attend him in his private
car here, has instructed his managers
to cancel all the remainder of the
seaSon's engagements.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-27
Oldest Wisconsin Editor Dead.

Appleton, Wis, March 27.-Judge
Samuel Ryan, aged eighty-three years,
the oldest editor in Wisconsin and one
of the oldest members Of the Odd Eel,
lows, is dead of pneumonia at the
home of his brother, James Ryan, in
this city, following his wife to the
grave. Mrs. Ryan died eight days ago
and Mr.. Ryan was taken i'll on the
way to the cemetery on the day of his
Wife's funeral 49, -s
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TIME NOT YET OPPORTUNE.
Delay in rendering Good Offices to
End Central American War.

Washington, March 27.--Mr. Creel
the Mexican ambassador, called at the
state department and had a long con
ference with Assistant Secretary
Bacon concerning the situation in
Central America. Neither Mr.. Creel
nor Mr.. Root is Of the opinion that the
time has arrived when the United
States and Mexico can again make a
tender of their good Offices for the
arbitration Of the disputes which have
provoked the war; but it is confidently
believed that the two republics will
find some means of ending the strug
gle within a short time.
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RED LIGHTS STILL AHEAD

New York, March 27.-James J.
Hill, president Of the Great Northern
Railway company, has returned to the
city from the Northwest. When asked
for his views on industrial and rail
way conditions he replied:
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED-F'or u. S. army shle.
Bodied, unmarried men be.
tween ages of 70 and IS, citi
zens of United States, o.
good character and tenperGt e
habits, who can speak, read
and write English. For in
formation apply TO Recruiting
Officer, Miles block, Bfmid i.
Minnesota.
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viii Not Abolish Excursions.

indianapolis, March 27.-At a con-
ference of the heads of the passenger
departments of the railroads entering
Indiana and Ohio 1t was decided not
only to continue Sunday excursions
this summer but to make the rates
lower than last years schedules.
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WANTED-F'or the U. S. Marine
Corps, men between ages 10
and IS. Boys between ages of
Is and II will be received as
apprentices. An opportunity
to see the world. For full in.
formation apply IN person or
by letter to 208 Third ST.
Bemidii, Mimi.
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WANTED: At once, a competent
girl for general house work.
Two in family, modern house.
Must be good cook. $40
month. Apply, Mrs. Heber
Hartley, Cass Lake, MINI.
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OCCUPATION OF MOORISH CITY
French Press Unanimously Supports
Governments Action. r.

Paris, March 27.-The French press
unanimously appreciates the gravity
of the governments decision to bring
the sultan of Morocco to reason and
with no exception the newspapers
support the cabinets determination to
restore French prestige in North A.
RIGA by the occupation of Oudja,
which, it is considered, will make the
Morocco authorities understand that
Frances national dignity can no long
er permit the Moors to disregard with
IMMUNITY their solemn agreements.
The French column of occupation
which is to move on Oudja will be
composed of detachments of the Sec
ond regiment of Spahis, the Second
and Sixth African rifles and contin-
gents of the zouaves, large body Of
which has been camped at Lalla Mar
mia, in proximity to the frontier, since
last year. II
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RUSSIAN TROOPS INTERVENE.

Serious Disorders Break Out at Seb-
| zewar, Persia.
Teheran, Persia, March 27.-Serious
disorders have broken out at Sebze-
| war necessitating the intervention Of
| Russian troops. The lawless natives
| of the vicinity have risen and are at
tempting to force an entrance into the
city. Two civilians have been killed
and several have been wounded. The
lives Of Russians are in great danger.
Reinforcements Of Russian troops are
reported to have started for Sebzewar.
Sebzewar, 10 miles west of Mesped,
is the center of the wool trade of the
province Of Khorassan and in its vicin-
sty are number of copper mines. Its
population is about $4,000.
TREASURY HELPS BANKS.
Fifteen Millions Added to Deposits in
New York City.
Washington, March 27.-Under in
ttructions recently issued by the Sec
rotary OF the treasury collectors Of
customs throughout the country were
directed to deposit their customs re-
ceipts in the regular repositories.
This, however, did not embrace the So
called sub-treasury cities. These in
structions have been enlarged by the
secretary so that the public deposits
with national bank repositories in
| New York city will be at once in
creased about $15,000,0OO from GUS
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sylvania, Union Pacific, Southern Pa
cif1c, Atchison and the Copper stocks.
in fact there was good demand for
all the high grade issues.
BY DECISIVE MAJORITY.
Russian Lower House Condemn:
JDrumhead CourtmartiaI.

Russian Lower House Condemns
JDrumhead CourtmartiaI.
st. Petersburg, March 27.-At the
close of two days debate the lower
house of parliament adopted the pre-
liminary Constitutional Democratic
resolution providing for the abolition
of drumhead courtsmartial and in
structing the committee to draw up
and present bill to this effect with
as little delay as possible. The vote
was almost unanimous, only twenty
two extreme reactionists voting in
the negative. After the vote had been
taken Premier Stolypin, who had just
had a long conference with Emperor
Nicholas, announced the governments
position, stating SO long as "the bloody
-n1asma of terrorism overshadowed
the land" it did not feel justified in
withdrawing entirely such unfortunate
repressive measures, but that orders
had been given that drumhead courts
martial be hereafter employed only
in cases of extreme and vital neces-
sity. The government expected the
lower house to do it's part in bringing
about the disqualification of the coun-
try, which would enable the ministers
to dispense entirely with such a pro-
cedure
The members of the house gave the
premier courteous hearing.
Venezuelan Rebels Defeated.
Willemstad, Curacao, March 27.-A
letter received here by the Venezuelan
consul from Caracas says that General
Juan Pablo Penalosa, who was report
ed early in the month to have started
Tachira, Venezuela, has been defeat
ed: that he is being pursued by the
government troops and that his cap.
-,,ro ie ehnrtiu nvnootod
HOME OF BIG DISTILLERIES.
Local Option Election Being Held al
g.. Lebanon, KY.
Lebanon, KY, March 27.-A loca
option election is being held here.
procession made up of 2,OG0 women
and children paraded the principal
streets shouting and cheering for the
adjustment of saloons
Warrants were sworn out for S. N
Wathen, president of the Kentucky
Distillers' association, and Colone
Wallace Cardwell of the governors
staff and about twelve other citizens
charging them with bribery
All the parties gave bond except
Wathen and Cardwell, who insisted on
going to Jail, but were allowed to &c
free. Former Chief of Police Vowel
was arrested for carrying concealed
weapon. Both sides claim a victory
Lebanon is in Marion county, one o.
the largest distilling counties in ths
state.
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WANTED: Railroad laborers
for Washington. We ship
every day. Wages 1928.
Free fare. Call at Anderson
& Johnson's Employ ment
Office, Bemidji, MINI.
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WANTED; By May 1st; furn-
ished house, near lake, for
sum mer, or furnished rooms
with board, by gentleman and
wife. Will pay good price for
desirable commodations. Aa-
dress, j. D. Lunn, city.
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W ANTED: At once two laundry
girls. Also delivery man.
Bemidji Steam Laundry.
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LOST and FOUND
MISCELLANEOUS

PUBLIC LIBRARY - Oven
Tuesdays and Saturdays, $50
to 6p. N. Thursdays Z to 8
r. N. also. Library in base
ment of Court House. Miss
Mabel Kemp, Il librarian
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
Columbia Heights Citizens
Commend Times Gas Fight

TO the Editor Of The WashiGSton Times:
Your recent communicative to me, as
secretary Of the Columbia RSSghts Cit
liens Association. relative to thu move
ment fer low rates for gas. was placed
before the association at its monthly
meeting last night IN the Savoy par
lCr.
Pursuant to the instructions then
given me. beg leave TO advise you as
follows:
THE association, by resolution adopt
ed at the meeting, 'commends the ac-
tivity and persistence displayed by the
District Commissioners in their efforts
to secure lower-prlced and better IL
Illuminating gas.
THE association desires also to eX-
press its hearty appreciation Of the CO
operation OF the Washington Times in
this movement IN behalf Of the resi-
dents Of the National Capital md 70
say that the members Of the d3sOCla-
ton would be>very glad 70 hear John
MaeVicar upon the Investigations he IS
making for The Times in furtherance
Of the movement. For this hearing the
next monthly meeting. January Z, 1858.
IL the savoy" Is suggested. and il is
hoped that such may suit Mr.. MaCNi-
cars convenience. Yours respectfully,
W. 2. TODD,
Secretary Columbia Heights Citizens
Association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
APPRAISERS REPORT
ON DEPOT DAMAGES

The Union Station Grade-Damage
Commission has fled fits appraisement
with the Supreme Court or the District
for damages to real estate in Dingman
place. square 62S. because OF change Of
grades.
The appraisement is given below:
Premises l. 2 and Dingman Place,
Thomas Hoy. owner. S1,s35; 4, 5. 6. Z. s.
and 70 Dlngman Place, George w.
Harvey owner. SI12O: II Dingman place,
Annie V. VeTmillion and Elizabeth Ches-
ter. owners, sos; Il and 12 Dingman
place, Annie NJ. Prescott, owner. 1905:
IA and Is Dingman place. Linnie NJ.
Bourne, owner. $3.50; 16 Dingman place.
J. Hall Lewis, owner. $3.50; IS. 70 and %
Dingman place. Metelis King, owner.
$500: q and 2 Dingmar, place. Char
po.tte Z. Lockwood, owner, 800; %
Dmgman place, Mary L. Wysham,
owner. 800; "a. p and 26 Dingman
place, Annie V. Vermillion and Eliza
beth Chester. owners. $500: q Dingman
place, Magdalena MOhr. owner 500; Is
Dingman place, Annie V. Vermillion and
Elizabeth Chester, owners, 800; %
Dingman place. Clarence d. Wright,
owner 500; 90 Dingman place. George
"
lots 16 and Il, on alley Patrick F. Gu
sick. owner. no damage: claim of Kath-
crime J. Falconer. owner Of lots II and
is. on alley, dismissed: rear part OF
lot 20. on alley, Patrick T. Cusick.
owner. SOC; rear parts Of lots p and
e, improved by two-story brick dwell
ings, on alley, William X. Carr, owner.
SLIGO; parts Of lots q and p, improved
by premises 529 New Jersey avenue
William X. Carr. owner no damages.
Special attorney for the District. A
Leftwich Sinclair, who represents the
government in the grade-damage suits
announced today that the next prop
erty 10 be considered by the commits
sion will be that. abutting on the north
side Of L street, between North Capitol
street and New Jersey avenue: tho
property on the south side of McCuI-
lOugn street, and certain alley property
IN square 62S. The commission will meet
and view this property tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock, and begin the near
ing of evidence regarding the damages
which have resulted TO the propcrtv
from the changes of the street grades
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Gas Poor for Cooking;
Bills Will Remain High

To~the Editor Of The Washington Times:
1t Is almost impossible 20 cook a de-
cent supper after O'Clock. because the
gas is so low that there Is no heat
with which to cook. Still my gas bill
last month was $40. and we only have
a small house and family. This month
we were as saving as possible. but IN
spite Of this our bin was $3.50. Just 20
cents more than the month before. We
do not know what II Is 20 pay a small
gas bill. Even while we were away two
months in the summer with only one
Ierson at home. the bill was 81 despite
the fact that this one person was ava :
all day, and retired early every night.
II is terrible for my bill 20 be so large
every month. W. J. SAUNDERS,
'537 Sixth street northeast"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
SKIN TROUBLE
LIKE SMALLPOX
Little PimpIes Spread Until Body
Was Like Pounded Beef-Was
in Fear Of Pest House as He
Could Get No Relief-But He
FOUND PERMANENT CURE
IN CUTICU7A REMEDIES

AZ have waited twr years before
writing what / am 1o-e going TO, for 1
wanted 70 see if ny skin trouble would
return. Two yeIr5 ago I was IN May
nard. Mass, and while working / noticed
q few little pimples cDming on my face
and body. These little pimples kept
growing till they all met. and was ike
q piece Of well pounded beef-steak
went TO three doctors, but none could
tell me what II was. ! went 20 the
nCspiJai IN r and they failed
there. too Then 1 went 70 Lawrence,
and there bought the Cuticura Remedies,
and TO my surprise, -ured myself in
about a week, and to- day L am well, nv
face is clear, and Cniy for the CUticGra
Remedies 1 should have been IN the
pest house, for the doctor thought ib
was smallpox. I solemnIy swear that
the above statement is true. Ernest
E Racine, 467 Canal St, Lawrence,
Mass, Jan 7, 1907"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
GAS. SITUATION
IN BOSTON GOOD
Professor Parsons Explains
Method of Regulation in
Hub City.

Prof Frank Parsons, OF Boston presl-
dent OF the Public Ownership League,
and director Of the National &c nomic
League. md for many years occupying "A
chair IT. the Boston University Law
School, said last evening:
Washing ton's greatest concern is to
prevent the overcapitalization Of her
gas plants. Boston presents a peculiarly
interesting example OF intelligent regu-
lation Of gas rates.
THE State gas and electric commits
sion has for years permitted the gas
companies Of Boston to conduct their
saairs and continue high rates tor gas
at will. The Massachusetts Gas trust
is the practical owner Of the ge-s com
pGnies Of Boston, and by their -nanipu-
lation the capital OF the various con-
panies was inflated 10 fabulous amounts.
The gas companies about two years ago
tried to have fixed a sliding scale Of
rates, but an alert public sediment
among the citizens organization sue
ceeded In controlling the movement.
Under the present law the rate was
reduced to 80 cents and the dividend
earnings limited 10 Z per cent annually,
with further provision that in event
of q reduction below this rate, the diVi-
dend earnings may be prOportionately
Increased. The result of the operation
OF this law IS that after one year the
gas Company has made a voluntary re-
duction IN gas rates 70 80 cents per Loo
feet. BY this act the company Will be
permitted 10 pay a dividend Of 9 per
cent during the present year
1T Is worthy OF note that the officers
OF this same gas company a short time
before testified under oath that gas
could not be sold in Boston with profit
at less rate than H.O0. This showing
was made IN the face OF the fact that
the New England Gas and Coke Com
pany sells TO the Boston Consolidated
at 3 cents per loo. and that the BOs-
ton Consolidated sells 10 a smaller com
pany for 20 cents.
with a reasonable capitalization gas
{ could be sold at a profit IN Boston to-
day at not to exceed g. cents. The
Boston Consolidated is stiu capitalized
at A.I per 1000 feet, sold annually.
while $500 per 1000 Is ample for any
large city. Previous to the exploitation
OF the Boston gas companies BY Gas
Adoicks they were capitalized FOR only
800 per LOCO feet. sold annually. Under
his manipulation the capitalization
reached eleven times the value OF the
plants.
From what ] learn there Is little
doubt that the gas pressure here has
much 10 do with the excessive bills. II
Is a well-knOwn fact that pressure can
be gagged 20 increase the amount of
gas consumed with equal results TO tina
fconsumer. II Is also a practice Of some
gas companies 70 pump air into the gas
mains, which Is another method OF I'm,
posing upon the consumer.
The Boston gas companies have
learned much in recent years They
nave learned % respect the pubuc's
rights, and they nave learned 10 con-
slider these rights and the rights OF
| those who lend their brains and
strength in producing the commodity
by which they profit. A per cent 81
the earnings each year goes 10 their
employees"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
STEAMERS TO NORFOLK
FOR FLEETS DEPAh IURE

1t is proposed to make quite an event
OF the departure of the American battle
ships for the Pacific from Hampton
roads December 16. The great fleet Is
assembling in Hampton roads. and the
sight OF so many ships of war anchored
together is attracting more than the
usual number of autumnal visitors 70
Fortress Monroe and neighboring places
The Norfolk and Washington steamers
leaving this city at $50 every evening
give passengers an excellent chance to
view the ships at close range. Visitors
TO the National Capital find these boats
convenient and delightful means OF
reaching the historically interesting
places about Old Point and Norfolk
Excellence Of appointments, cow snience
of schedule, and connections furnish
excellent reasons for this popularity.
Offices for securing staterooms and
information are located at tn street
wharf and at 705 18th street. first floor
of the Colorado building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05

ers at the conclusion OF Mr.. Perry's
argument. SAYING:
The Commissioners viii give fun con
sideration to your views. At your re-
quest, we did not interrupt your argu-
ment' bat IN view OF certain statements
made by you. 1 want TO say now that
the Commissioners have acted in this
matter as the representa- tiyes OF fre en-
tire community and with a desire to
give justice to all concerned
''Tney have not recommended any con-
fiscatory legislation, nor ls Il 20 be eX-
pected that Congress would pass con-
fiscatory legislation. They have not rec
commended any particular price for gas.
but only that IL should be reduced u
whatever figure would yield a reasona-
bic profit. They have recommended that
they be clothed with additional powers
and given money 20 employ experts"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05

suffer no longer from the pain and torture
OF hard. unyie ling trusses and pads The
treatment have discovered and used success
fully for years gives instant relief and often
cures IN the first few months. This is not a
course OF treatment that costs you money
month after month I send you FOR a reason
able price ClesE than you usually pay for a
truss) my treatment with the distinct under
standing and guarantee that r. after using
II. you are not entirely satisfied with fl
you return II and every cent OF your money
VIII be refunded without question or bubble
l have dcae business on this plan until now
there arc thousands OF people all over the
United states who are glad 10 tell you about
my treatment and that 1 keep my word al
ways Any banker or business man in NV
home town viii tell you the same II YOU
are a sufferer from rupture. matter what
kind or how old or how young YOU are
can help you. and Il viii not cost you a cent
II my help is not entirely satisfactory You
take no risk Write today Let me tell Won
all about my success and my methods o.
business.
&c, Brooks. 6oe7 Brooks Bldg, Marshall, EEeh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05

washington Gas Light Company,
Washington. d. c.:
Gentlemen: Replying 10 your favor
OF the 18th inst. will say that the man
that took the meter out said that IL
WAS out or order and that Il had run
dry and had TO be taken out and oiled
also that when il Squeaked fl caused
the gas tC 90 up and down and that II
always run fast, but he was willing
10 bet a dollar that you would make
some excuse so that we wouldn't get
our money back.
That after they got the old meter
out Of the way you would send an In
spectOr around 20 size up the new one,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
Wo9k of Day
With House

The House Of Representatives
was in session nine minutes to-
day. Mr.. T-a-anianaole, delegate
from Hawaii, and Mrs. Shinock
Of Kentucky were sworn in as
members OF the House, not hav-
ing been present on the opening
day.
Mr.. Henry of Texas offered a
resolution which was adopted,
welcoming the State of Okla
hOma to the Union.
On motion Of Mr.. Payne of
New York, the House adjourned,
20 meet Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-05
Controversy Over Gas
Made Public by Patron
j. H. BeCkwith Declares He Made Protest on
Double Charge, but Could Obtain
No Satisfactory Redress

and. sure enough, right after ne got
the new one installed, in comes the in
spectOr. / guess he must have come
IN tie same rig and stood around the
corner until it was finished
We are perfectly willing TO pay for
what we use without kick, but when
the meter squeaks and the gas limps.
and the bill goes double and we prac-
tice economy at the same time. Il
makes US feel very queer. Yours. very
truly. j. II. B2CKWITH. j"