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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
FIRST TO LEAVE ship
fs ~, ---- '$EgH
CAPTAIN Of WRECKED STEAMER
LARCHMONT DENIES CHARGE
OF COWARDlCE.
MANY BODIES IN HULL OF VESSEL
SEVENTY-ONE so FAR RECOV
Erred, BUT MANY PERSONS
ARE MISSING.

Providence, r. l., Feb. ia new
element was injected into the horror
attending the loss of the steamer
harchmont in Block Island sound
monday night through a collision with
the schooner Harry Knowlton when
Captain McVey of the steamer admit
ted that his lifeboat was one of the
first, if not the first, to leave the sink
in reply to charges by Fred Hiergsell,
an eighteen-year-old lad of Brooklyn,
one of the survivors, that the passen-
gers were left to shift for themselves;
that the ships crew crowded the boats
without attempting to provide for the
passengers and that Captain McVey
was the first to desert the ship. The
statement of young Hiergsell created
sensation, in view of the fact that ten
of the nineteen survivors were en-
ployes on the ship, or, in other words,
that while approximately 20 per cent
of the vessels crew was saved only
8 per cent of the passengers survived.
Captain McVey explained that while
his boat may have been the first in
the water it was because he had
good crew and that he remained by
his ship until she went down. He said
that he made no move to get into his
boat until he had given orders to his
men to lower all boats and clear away
the RATS. The captains boat was on
the windward side and he said that
he called to the passengers to jump
into his boat, which would hold about
twenty-five people in all. but the cleo
trio lights had been extinguished and
in the darkness and confusion none
needed his summons.
Known Lost Number 1873.
The number of known lost in the,
frightful calamity stands at 1873. At
least 157 persons were known to be
on the steamer and there is every in
dication that the number was nearer
200. Seventy-one bodies had been
recovered up to s a.. m. and forty-nine
of these lie in the morgue in this city
awaiting Identification. The stream of
PERSONS IudC pdSSeu tuIOuSu CHe
morgue looking for missing relatives
or. friends did not cease until after
midnight and at that time thirty-eight
of the dead had been identified. Many
persons were early on hand to file
once more between the long lines of
the dead and every train brought more
people on the mournful quest.
The survivors at Block Island are
reported "as we'll as could be ex-
pected."
The weather has moderated and is
clear and mild. The sea has gone
down and there is scarcely breeze
to ripple the surface of the water.
Passing ships may pick up bodies
and at other shore points along the
sound a few corpses may be cast up,
but the lifesavers do not anticipate
that the list of recovered bodies will
be much heightened until the hull of
the Larchmont is blown up, for it is
known that many passengers and
some of the crew persisted below
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
WILL ABIDE BY DECISION
NICARAGUA AND HONDURAS SIG.
NlFY WILLINGNESS TO ARBI-
TRATE DIFFERENCES.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Dispatches
received by the president from the
presidents of Nicaragua and Honduras
give assurance Of the maintenance of
peaceful relations between those two
countries. In response to the joint
note of the United States, Mexico,
Guatemala and other Central Amer
lean countries both presidents have
sign1fed their willingness to agree to
any step which may be taken leading
up to the submission of the questions
in dispute to an arbitration court and
to abide by the decision.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
SIMILAR TO THE COLONIES.
Ireland to Be Given Legislative
Council.

London, Feb. 15.-The first official
information of the lines on which the
Irish bill will be framed was con-
tanned in Thursdays parliamentary
papers In which appears notice by
Augustine Birrell, chief secretary for
Ireland, Of the intention of the govern
ment to introduce at an early date a
bill to provide "an Irish council and
for other purposes connected there
with" This seems to confirm the
forecasts to the effect that Ireland
will be given legislative council
similar to that Of the crown colonies,
partly elected and partly nominated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
Courtesy.

The parvenu stood it till he could
stand it no longer.
James," he cried out piteously, tell
me the worst! You find my table man
ners execrable!''
But his new butler, bowling first with
stately condescension, only replied:
"As matter of professional courte-
sy Hi cannot hentertain, much less
hexpress, hany hopinion which might
seem in hanyway to reflect on my
predecessor ERE"
And he bowed again and was silent
Puck.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
Snowman BaiIey's Will Upheld.

White Plains, NJ Y, Feb 15.-Surro-
gate Willard of Westchester county
has ordered that the will of the late
James A. Bailey, the circus proprietor,
be probated and that his property be
distributed as directed by the will.
Mrs. Bailey will now receive the en-
tire estate, as the will and codicil of
the testatOr call for.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
The Pendulum.

Honors are being stolen from most
OF the great men of former days. Gal
lei was said to have discovered the
law Of isochronism of the pendulum
while pursuing his studies at Pisa In
1851. Now we learn that the pendu-
lum was used as correct measure Of
time among the Arabs as far back as
the year 1000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
GERMANY Is IMPATIENT.
Turkey Delays Furnishing Official on
Kaiser's Demand.

Constantinople, Feb. 15.-Growing
Impotence is manifested at the Ger
man embassy here owing to the delay
Of the porte and palace officials in
connection with the demands for the
punishment of Fehmi Pasha, chief of
the secret police of the palace, whose
punishment has been demanded as a
result of his seizure of a ships cargo
intended for Hamburg, which consti-
tuted an infraction of the penal code.
It is understood that If the Turkish
authorities do not accord satisfaction
to the embassy within two or three
days the German ambassador will pre-
sent an ultimatum, which, it is hoped,
will result in speedy settlement of
the dispute.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
A. O. U. w. Grand Lodge.

The annual meeting of the
A. O. U. W. grand lodge will be
held in the twin cities com
mencing Tuesday morning, Feb
ruary 10.
Bemidji lodge will be repre-
sented by Past Master Work
man Andy Larson. J. P. Lahr
has been elected alternate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
Gives President Power to Act.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Representa-
tive Wharton of Illinois has intro
duced resolution in the house author
izing the president to exclude from
the mails any and all publications
containing the revolving details" Of
the Thaw case and other cases Of sim
liar nature.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
A Good Laugh.

Every hearty laugh tends to prolong
life, as it makes the blood flow more
rapidly and gives new and different
stimulus to all the organs of the body
from what is in force at the other
times. The saying, Laugh and grow
fat" has therefore a foundation IN
tact
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
Germany Gets After Anarchists.

Berlin, Feb. 15.-As result of the
recent discovery of anarchist leaflets
printed for distribution in the army
the government has ordered search
of the lodgings Of all persons through
out Germany who are known to hold
anarchistic opinions. Three anarchists
were arrested here charged with pro-
voking soldiers to rebel against the
authorities, !. {, - =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
FOUR CHILDREN CREMATED
Father and Eldest Child Escape b,
Jumping.

Bridgeville, Del, Feb. 15.-Four
children of 1. Johnson, ranging in age
from two years to ten, were burned to
death in a fire which destroyed their
home. The family was asleep on the
second floor when fire was discovered.
The flames had gained such Roadway
that only Johnson and his eldest child
managed to escape by jumping from a
second story window. Mrs. Johnson
was at the home of a neighbor when
the fire started.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
No Surprises In Dreams.

No one is ever surprised in q dream.
A man dreaming is at one moment
bathing in the sea and at the next mo-
ment soaring in a balloon, but the sud,
den and inexplicable change does not
surnrise him. nor is be aurprised 70
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
Her way,

"What's the reason you never put
things in their places?' asked the irate
and methodical husband. "Why, be-
cause" replied his easy going wife, ST
want them where can find thenl.'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
Offensive.

"What'll you take for that pipe?''
"Oh, you wouldn't care to smoke this
old pipe"
mo. but I'd like to buy it and throw
It away. "-Washington Herald.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15

Ny body's. old, but that's not my
fault am not to blame for an old
body. but would be to blame for an
old soul. -Deland.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
Her Secret.

ibid you marry me for my money
or my good looks?''
IF your mirror won't answer that
question for you / shan't. Houston
Pest
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15

Ben Butler In case in the Massa.
ehusetts supreme court involving DAM
lges for fatal injury, Senator Hoar be-
ing on the other side, quoted Job, Call
that man hath will he give for his
life." '9That," said Mr.. Hoar, twas
a plea Of the devil in a motion for
new trial, and don't think the court
will be more impressed by it on &C.
count Of its modern Endorsement"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
An Expert Opinion.

'What do you think of my daughters
execution on the piano?'
"Good name for it, for she certainly
1oes murder the time" - Baltimore
American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-02-15
DEMANDS REVISION OF TARIFF
Memorial to Congress in Wisconsin
Legislature.

Legislature.
Madison, Wis, Feb. 15.-Assembly-
man Ledvina, Republican, has intro
duced a joint resolution calling upon
congress for immediate revision of
the tariff.
Assemblyman Palmer, colored
member of Milwaukee, presented a
joint resolution on the discharge of
the colored troops at Brownsville,
Tex. His resolution commends the
president for activity and zeal in pre-
serving discipline and the good name
Of the army, but asks complete in
Festigation Of the affair by congress.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-03-28
Easter.

Easter is one Of the oldest Christian
festivals and, commemorating the
central fact Of the Christian faith,
has always been celebrated with joy.
It was originally 4 festival to the
Teutonic goddess Of spring, Ostera or
Eastra. The Saxon kept the festival,
and when later as Christians they
kept the ''Pasch" in memory Of the
Paschal Lamb they called it by the
Same name, Easter, as 1t came in the
Same season Of the year as their
former heathen festival.
0In Ireland they have 9 legend that
the sun dances on Easter morning.
The peasants set . tub Of water out Of
doors the night before, and rise before
the break Of day to see the sun dance
In the water. In olden times eggs
wsre distributed from the churches;
they were regarded IS symbol Of the
resurrection. In Europe, in ancient
days, IN connection with religious
ceremonies II was customary to
celebrate the day BY deeds Of mercy
granting liberty to the captive, free
dom to the slave. pardon to the
criminal.
The Pnritans, because Of the riotous
excesses which In their day character.
ized the observance Of Easter. put
their ban npon the festival, and az :
heritage Of this, until comparatively
recent years it Was not COMMONLY
observed By the protestant churches 81
America. Bnt happily Il WAS
emerged, and now Catholic and Pro-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-03-28
Pea Sticking.

One Of our good friends gives Us
the following information for the
benefit Of gardeners:
A good many gardeners are deferred
from raising the luscious English pea
because Of the trouble Of sticking.
Many times in my lite have given
over raising this delicious vegetable
on that account, but Ave years ago I
solved tho problem BY use Of the ordi-
nary poultry wire netting. / use
that which is "a inches in width,
driving down stake about every
eight feet, and tacking the wire to it
with double pointed tacks. II this
way . hundred foot row Is stuck In
ten minutes. After she crop is over.
pull the wire from the stake. roll il
up and lay it away for another time.
I have been using my wire for five
years and il il good FOR IS many more.
This is By far, not only the cheapest,
bnt The least trouble Of any plan 4
have ever tried. Try II and Gee how
easy i is 50 raise this luscious yege.
table.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-03-28
Oldest TripIets in United States.

jackson claims the unique distinc-
tion Of being the home Of two Of = set
OF triplets that are probably the oldest
In the United States. The members
Of this trio are j. r.. and n. N. Price,
Of this city, and Mrs. Nancy Phillips,
Of Calhoun county, and Monday they
celebrated the sixty eighth anniversa-
~ Of their birth. All are hale and
hearty and bid fair to see many more
reforms Of their natal day. They were
born In Cumberland county, North
Carolina, on March %, 1889, and
grew to maturity in the Tar Heel
State. When the war broke out the
two boys enlisted in the service Of the
confederate states. and when that nm.
fortunate struggle was over. came to
Mississippi, where they have since re-
sided. The sister also about this time
came to this state, and marrying. has
since resided on nice little farm in
Calhoun. The boys settled in Rankin
county, and about eighteen years ago
J. +. Price, better known to his
friends as Frank, came to this city
and has ever since been one Of her
best and most useful citizens. His
brother, Henry. followed him here
some two years ago.
Frank Price, the better known Of
Al "a
tho two brothers. for many years con-
Quoted the Price House, on the corner
OF President and Pearl streets, and by
strict attention to business and uni
versal courtesy to his guests, soon
built up fine patronage, and SO sue.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-03-28
Judge Truly for Governor.

We are in this edition presenting
the name Of Judge JEFF Truly, o1
Fayette, Jefferson county, Miss. tc
the people Of Franklin county as q
candidate for Governor Of the State
Of Mississippi. While this distin.
guished jurist and jndge may have
his equal In some one Of the other
candidates for governor, we feel safe
in asserting that jeff Truly has nc
superior in any respect. JEFF Truely'
life among us has proven beyond the
shadow Of doubt that he is clean
politician, and that he stands ready
with open heart and extended hands
backed up by cultured brain and re-,
fined manhood to mississippi and hel
citizenship. The Searchlight.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-03-28

cessfuI was he In the conduct Of his
business that for the past year or 20 hs
has been able to retire and ID spend.
Ing his old age in comparative eass
and comfort, free from financial worry.
Il Was their intention to have . re-
union. but Mrs. Phillips felt that she
was not able to take the trip. on 20.
count OF her age, and from the fact
that for the past few days she has felt
indisposed, and the celebration was
dispensed with.
The Clarion-Ledger, along with
their hosts Of friends, extends con.
gratulation to these worthy people, and
hopes for them many happy returns Of
their birthday anniversary jackson
Clarion Ledger.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-03-28

testant join In keeping the great feast
Of our Lords Resurrection with q
seemly, holy, reverent Joy. It Is one
Of the invisible bands which are
drawing Christians together again.
Appropriately it comes when all
nature is rejoicing in its own res
direction. It is the ''time Of the
singingIof Birds Let it also be
forever the time of the singing Of mon
and Of angels.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-03-28

In the death of Attorney General
William williams, which occurred at
his home in jackson last Friday
morning at O'Clock, the state loses
one Of It's brightest and most loyal
citizens. BILLY" Williams, as he
was familiarly known, was born In
Simpson county, Miss, 81 years ago
and after receiving common school
education, went to Jackson and
assisted his nnole, A. @. May, in the
treasurer's office. Later he took
course at Mississippi College, from
which institution he graduated with
honors. He was appointed attorney
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-03-28

general by Gov. Longino to fill the
unexpired term Of General McClurg,
and was afterwards elected by the
people by one of the greatest
majorities ever given any man in the
state. He announced some time ago
that on the first Of January next he
expected to retire from public life and
devote his whole time and attention
to his profession, his commission as
attorney general expiring on that
date. Mr.. Williams leaves . wife
and one little daughter, and q great
host of friends all over the state to
mourn his death. Peace to his ashes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-16

villain-if you would not have your , king rot in Zenda while Michael and play for the great stake outside You follow mel"
 Aye, follow you"
 We must act. and quickly. You saw tonight. you heard tonight
 Il did" said he.
 Your cursed acuteness told you what should do. Well. leave me here a week and there's another problem for you. Do you find the answer?"
 "Yes, find it." he answered. frown- ing heavily. But if you did that you'd have to fight me first-and kill me"
 Well, and if had-or a score of men? l tell you, I could raise all Strelsau on you in an hour and choke you with your lies-yes. your mad lies lin your mouth.
 Its gospel truth" he said. Thanks to my advice. you could"
 Il could marry the princess and send Michael and his brother together to- I'm not denying it. lad" said he.
 Then. in Gods name." I cried. stretching out my hands to him, Jet us go to Zenda and crush this Michael and bring the king back to his own again"
 The old fellow stood and looked at me for full a minute
 And the princess:' he said.
 I bowed my head to meet my hands and crushed the rose between my fin gers and my lips.
 felt his hand on my shoulder. and his voice sounded husky as he whisper ed low in my ear: Before God, you're the finest Elph- berg of them all. But I have eaten of the kings bread. and I am the kings servant. Come. we will go to Zenda." And looked up and caught him by the hand. And the eyes of both of us were wet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-16
To be Continued.)
WILSON TELLS WHY.

Roosevelt Has Become Nations Guide
 Through Changed Conditions.
 . NEW YORK, March 16.-How it is and why it is that President Roose- welt has come to be the whole thing" in American government and politics was explained to the students of Co lumbia university by President Wood row Wilson of Princeton university.
 From 1885 to 1s9S." he said. mo president except Mir. Cleveland played leading part in the drama of our life, and he played it only because of his native force and the confused politics of the time. The war with Spain changed the whole balance of parts in our government. Foreign questions come to the front again as in the first days of the Union, and in them the president was or necessity leader. Our new place in the affairs of the world has kept him at the front.
 "The makers of the constitution seem to have thought of the president only as a legal executive. As matter of fact he has become the leader of his party and the guide of the nation in political action. The legal structure of the government has hampered his ac- tion in these lines, but has not pre- vented It. H.
 The people have time and again manifested their satisfaction when the president has boldly accepted the role | of leader of the party and the nation. to which his position seems to entitle him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-16

of the house then. You must reign and not weep for me- W
 For a moment she drew herself up like a very queen.
 Yes, I will.' she said. T will reign. l will do my part. Though all my life will be empty and my heart dead, yet I'll do it.'
 She paused and, sinking against me again, walled softly:
 Come soon! Come soon!'
 Carried away, cried loudly:
 "As God lives, Ives. I myself--will see you once more before I die.'
 What do you mean?" she exclaim- ed with wondering eyes. but had no answer for her. and she gazed at me with her wondering eyes.
 I dared not ask her to forget. She would have found 1t an insult. I could not tell her then who and what I was. She was weeping, and I had but to dry her tears.
 Shall man not come back to the loveliest lady in all the wide world?" said l. "A thousand Michaels should not keep me from you.'
 She clung to me little comforted.
 You won't let Michael hurt youT
 No, sweetheart"
 "Or keep you from meT
 No, sweetheart"
 "Nor any one else?'
 And again I answered:
 ''No. sweetheart"
 Yet there was one-not Michael who If he lived must keep me from her and for whose life was going forth to stake my own. And his fig- ure-the 1.-the, buoyant figure I had met in the woods of Zenda; the dull, inert mass I had left in the cellar of the shooting lodge seemed to rise, double shaped. before me and to come between us. thrusting itself in even where she lay, pale. exhausted. faint ing, ill my arms and yet looking up at me with those eyes that bore such love as l have never seen and haunt me now and will till the ground closes over (who knows? perhaps beyond. z t t.. z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-16
New York Markets.

FL0CR-Dull and barely steady: AIin- nesota patents. N.10dl5: winter straights. s3pasS; winter ,extras, sasoa3: winter
 wHEAT-Market opened firm on coyer- ing and the better feeling in Wall street : then reacted under fine weather and re- alizing, but again rallied on further green sus sslk ,I% and sst ,a,,sss Ssrinss; May ~a1 ssisaslc. tMercsntiie Exchsnse ofs,eiai auoiaiion extras socJ; frsts. SFscc. {: irss. soe.: frsts. 5;assc.; seconds. ssassc. ; thirds. 0d2lc.: state dairy. tubs, fresh. hnest. soc: good to prime. aea .sc.: com-
 CHEEsE-stste. full cream. small. col- ored. September. fancy. 1sc.: white. i4a.c. {: colored. small October best Ildltl,c. : white: I5s.alit.c.: good to prime. lsdlsisc. {: winter made; average best: Izltc.: large. issaiiiss.: good tc prime. i.ssisi.e.: ots. in. ferior. 1iisdlzi1c.: light skins. fiLc: half s,1ssc. fair to good; iasc.: common. Ii79
 EGGs-Sfate. Pennsylvania and nearby. selected. shite. fancy. Hdzc.: good io choice, isd e0c.: brown and mixed. extra. Isisflsc.: frsts 10 extra frsts. lIi41isc {: diriies. isdi'c-: checks. lsc-: duck eggs. fALLow-steady: city. exc: country.
 HAf.FIrmer: shipping. Sc-; good to
 sTRAw-stesdy at sofso.'
 BEASs-lutet. marrow, E.icdsls: me- tium. G- sdi-5e: pea. NEhd1-so 90. red kid.
 WooL1firni: domestic fleece. xsae
 HoPs-stead state. common to choice. 1-s. lsh 5c-. lsS. sdilc.: Pacific coast, iss 1Ialtc. 1ss. saise.
 ehoie. p.I Ss.h. ssse S.a Sssnsygs.Is fors .na western. do-. 5sSssc.: do. fair to good. Sd&c-
 LIVE PoULTRY-steady and in fair demand: fovip. 15flse
 DRESSED POULTRY = Firm and in good demand, fowls, choice. Isc-. do. fair io good i31is1-c; old roosters. 1ec. near sy chickens. 1sdisc.. western. do. i76 lsc-: turkeys. nearby choice 10 fancy. 1so ,sc do- western do-. lsdlsc-. fair to rood. doL. 1l51sc.. ducks nearby. 1s91sc; western. do. f7dlte: geese. nearly. fe0 lsc-. western. do. t31lc-