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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11
Chief For Six Years.

The reelection of Earl Cell as
chief of the Bemidji fire depart
ment recalls the fact that this
will be the sixth consecutive year
in which Mr.. Cell has acted
as chief. ..
During the six years that Mr..
Cell has been in charge of the
fire department, a championship
banner has been won by the run.
ming team of the department. at
the tiremen's tournaments. In
two different instances the
championship has been twice in
succession, and the banners have
become pc rmanent property of
Bemidji firemen and now adorn
the walls of their asse m bly, room.
There Was only one year that the
team did not win first place in the
championship race.
This is a record of which any
chief may we'll be proud.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11
nd Porto Rico Steamship COL

and Porto Rico Steamship COL
were fixed upon the continued failure
of the steamer Maracas to arrive from
Trinidad. For the present, at least,
or until that steamer arrives the Off
GERS Of the company will cling to the
hope that the Maracas has found the
missing ship and is trying to tow her
into port, process that might be at
tended with long delays The Maracas
is smaller ship than the Ponce and
her passage, even if all went we'll in
towing the Ponce to New York, would
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11

coal situation Is relieved San Fran
cisco will suffer seriously by next
week. There is at present in the
bunkers and In the hands of the retail
dealers little more than seven days
supply OF fuel. After that the prob
lem will become decidedly serious.
There are no GOLFERS on the way to
this port and a genuine coal famine
threatens the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11
NO NEWS FROM THE PONCE.
Owners Still Hope Missing Steamer
Is Safe

Now York, Jan. 11.--No news of
the missing steamer Ponce, from Porto
Rico, had been received up to noon.
Reports of wireless messages supposed
to have come from the Ponce are dis
credited by the fact that the steamer
carried no wireless apparatus. The
hopes of the officers of the New
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11

day from Texas and Oklahoma and re-
ported to Secretary Taft. He expects
to submit shortly written report on
the Brownsville incident, supplement-
ing and concluding the long telegraph
and mail reports he has presented, but
1t is stated that these reports will not
be made public until they are printed
and transmitted to the senate, prob
ably next week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11

be comparatively slow The Maracas
carried twelve passengers and com.
pany of forty officers and men.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11

All Increases Eliminated.
Washington, Jan. 11.-As reported
to the senate the legislative. executive
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11

and judicial appropriation bill does
not contain provision for an increase
of salaries of the vice president, the
speaker and members Of the cabinet.
The house increased the salaries Of
each of these officials to $4,000 a
year, but the senate committee on ap-
preparations has eliminated the pro-
vision.
The gifted man is he who sees the
essential point and leaves all the rest
aside as surplusage.- Carlyle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11
PURDY RETURNS FROM TEXAS

Preparing Report on Inquiry Into
Brownsville Affair.
Washington, Jan. 11.-Milton, Purdy,
assistant to the attorney general, who
was designated to make an investiga-
tion of the Brownsville (Tex) affair,
returned to Washington during the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-01-11

San Francisco Needs Coal.
San Francisco, Jan. 11.-Unless the
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
NOVEL POINTS IN PACKERS DEFENCE.

Washington. Oct. 15.--In the briefs Of the Armour
Swift. Morris and Cudahy packing companies pray
ing for writ of certiorari. which were received
by the Supreme Court of the United States today
several novel grounds OF defence outlined 1t
is stated that the Ekins act does not apply TO a
shipper unless he is guilty of some bad faith or
fraudulent conduct in using kind OF device. Z"
dishonest or underhanded method to obtain q re-
bate, concession or discrimination. 1t Is also as
serted that the F:lkins act does not apply TO ex-
port shipments. The jurisdiction of the Missouri
courts is denied on the ground that the evidence
shows that the concessions obtained in Kan
for transportation east of the Mississippi
River. 1t is also asserted that the indictment on
which the conviction based insufficient
The rebates alleged TO have been obtained
from the Chicago. Quincy & Burlington Railroad
IT is sought have the aside the fine Of
$4,000 imposed each of the companies.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
POINT FOR WHITNEI.
AEdauits from His Delegates I'D
mitted by Ballot Commission.

Boston. Oct. 15-The evidence which counsel for
the assertion that the ticket headed by their client
which was placed in nomination at of the
Democratic conventions at Springfield, should re-
ceive the approval of the Ballot Law Commission
against that headed by General Charles w. Bart
lett of Newton. nearly finished when the hear
during the day The most important point the
victory OF the Whitney lawyers in obtaining the
approval by the commission Of the introduction OF
434 affidavits taken at Springfield from alleged
Whitney delegates. The Bartlett lawyers asked
that exceptions 10 the action of the commission be
noted which intimated that in the event Of ad-
verse decision the Bartlett faction would appeal to
the Supreme Court, in which case the question of
the legality of the two conventions will not be set
tied for some time.
by the Whitney lawyers to-day was In support Of
the contention that the theatre filed with per
sons majority of whom not delegates when
the proceedings opened. one of the delegates
from Westfield who said he elected q Whit
ney delegate g Bartlett At the caucus
unable TO obtain admission to the theatre.
yet while he waited in line he his recent op-
ponent walk past him and enter the theatre with
three other men not delegates.
The session Tomorrow is expected to be long
one. the commission is desrous Of closing the
hearing by Thursday Friday.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
G.1IN FOR TON l.. JOHNSON.
JHdge Holds Valid Large Portion of
Scent Fare Franchises.

Cleveland. Oct. 15.-Judce Lawrence. OF the Com
mon Pleas Court. rendered a decision this after
noon holding Illegal all franchises granted by
the City Council for so-called Scent fare lines on
the east side, except small section constructed
In East 14th street which covers about two blocks.
The court holds that the franchises for Scent
lines the west side valid because they were
granted prior to the date upon which Mayor John
alleged to have become financially interest
cd In the roads.
The decision holds that Mayor Johnson Is now
exonerated OF financial interest I'm the low fare
companies HIS obligations having been cancelled
before the passage OF the curative ordinance by
city Council on August
The evidence eXoueratesSA Mayor johnson. the
court says, from any bad faith fraudulent pur-
pose in the transactions in controversy. 1t is de-
clared his motive 10 the public BY lend
ing his credit to enterprise which he considered
20 be of great benefit to the people OF Cleveland
but his action in the approval of these extension
ordinances other than the Rhodes avenue grant
WAS opposed 70 the common law which does not
permit man TO act agent for the public in
making a contract affecting his private interests.
The substance OF the decision is that all of the
grants applying TO the territory west Of the centre
of the public square valid and legal grants
but that. excepting as 70 East nth street which is
reserved for future considerations all OF the grants
applying 90 the territory east Of the public square
invalid.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
LEAGUE LEADERS ANALYzE FIGURES
See Success for the Ticket in the Registra-
ton Returns.

Independence League leaders reported last night
that their analysis of the registration figures made
the outlook favorable Charles L Gehrng chair
man Of the New York County Committee. said:
I have looked over the tabulation of the four
days registration, and find an excellent showing
The 9TH, 7th 9th, 11th and 18th districts are well
represented in the registration figures especially
Tor the fourth day. The upper East Side IS also
strong / also notice that while the average fall
ing on In the total registration is about Z per
cent the I'd Assembly District Ooley's) shows 4
decrease from 1906 of only per cent. And am
going 10 respectfully call the attention Of the
Superintendent of Elections TO this peculiar fact"
IN an interview last evening Thomas NJ. Quinn
chairman OF the Queens County Independence
League committee, spoke warmly Of the leagues
chances Of success at the polls in that borough at
the coming election.
we have reports that would indicate quite a
number of irregular registrations" said Mr. Quinn
and we are keeping our eyes open for any Illegal
or overt act that may be made to hinder or frIls-
trate the ballot cast at the coming election"
Henry a. Powell, of Brooklyn. predicts sweep-
ing victory for the leagues county and judicial
ticket.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
HARTMAN LOSES VOTES
Continued from first page.

three should be appointed to report on the
proxies Mr. Cromwell agreed and stipulation
to that effect was Incorporated in the order Of
Judge Ball. Mr.. Hartman is to select one mem
ber of this committee and Mr.. Fish another and
the two third. The committee will make its
report TO the stockholders. The court also di-
rected that the proceedings OF to-day shall not
prejudice any proceedings that may be begun
hereafter by either party.
AS the situation stands tonight both sides
believe that victory is in their grasp Both as
sert that they hold the greater number of prox
les, but the facts cannot be told. 1t is admitted
by the attorneys on both sides that many stock
holders have issued duplicate and even tripn-
cate proxies and as the proxy of latest date is
effective r@,her side knows exactly where 1t
staiids. ei'ier will give out figures.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
EXPECTS BRYAN'S HELP.
Tammany Confident of a Good
Word IN Speech Neat Monday.

William ]. Bryan who is to speak in Cooper
Union next Monday night. is expected to urge his
hearers to the regular Tammany ticket
Harry Walker who has charge of the Bryan inter-
ests in Manhattan, said yesterday that Mr.. Bryan,
being a loyal Democrat. undoubtedly would give
the Tammany ticket a helping hand.
Charles f. Murphy says that Tammany is sure to
win usual. and that the organization really need
not make n campaign at all
I'VE might close the door now and feel assured
that our ticket would wln" said Mr. Murphy.
Are you going to close the door and do nothing
more"
Oh no; We are still working and going to
work right along until the polls are closed
1T is reported, Mr.. Murphy. that Mr.. Bryan IN
his speech next Monday night will advocate the
support of the Tammany local ticket. What do you
think of it?'
why. every loyal Democrat will support the
ticket. well thousands of Republicans
ITO offset those thousands of Republicans who
may vote the Democratic ticket how about the
nroads OF the Independence Leaguers?" was asked.
WHAT said Mr.. Murphy. with some appear
ance of astonishment The Independence League.
did YOU say? Why. that Is a thing of the pastl'
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
DIR. TOMKINS DECLINES.
Won't Run for Sherf-C. U. VIII
Not Nominate 1nOther.

Calvin Tomkins, nominated by the CllZehs
Union for Sheriff, yesterday refused 10 accept
Last night the union decided that it was too late
10 make an independent nomination. 1t VIII con-
tent itself with commanding the most promising
candidates TO the voters. Mr. Tomkinss letter
OF declination addressed to r Fulton Cutting. was
follows:
With every appreciation of your confidence in
vOved in the startling proposition that stand as
the Citizens Union candidate for Sheriff. regret
that [ find qualities Of mine which would
justify my acceptance must. therefore. deci-
siyely decline I writing promptly IN order to
relieve the union of possible emba Trassment and to
clear up the situation.
On receiving the foregoing Mr.. Cutting called a
meeting Of the committee 20 fill vacancies IL is
composed Of Albert S Bard. William butcher and
Mr. Cutting. After talking the matter the
committee issued the following:
In nominating Mr. Tomkins last night the Cfti-
zens Union took the only chance it had under the
provisions of inequitable ballot law Unfortu-
nately. Mr.. Tomkins has felt obliged TO decline
the nomination 1t is now 100 late for the union
10 secure the necessary signatures 10 the nomi-
mating petition. and il must again confess itself
beaten by tie ballot law. II will, therefore, con-
fine itself to recommending to voters the most
promising candidates selected from among the
existing nominees
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
INDEPENDENCE LEAGUE PLANS.
Meetings and Tours Arranged-No Tickets
for Cooper Union Gathering.

William r. Hearst told the campaign committee
of the independence League last night that he
would speak for them often as they wished.
Next week three II citing nights have ben ar
ranged for Manhattan and The Bronx, including
Fast Side tour West Side tour and a jaunt
10 the districts above the Harlem River. At least
7hree four big gatherings will be held every one
of these nights. in addition every night. excepting
Sunds.. from now until the end Of the campaign
The local associations OF the Independence League
wil hold indoor and outdoor meetings in behalf of
the general ticket and the district candidates for
Assembly ana Aldermen.
No tickets viii be required for admission to the
first Independence League mass meeting at Cooper
Union 10 he held Friday evening OF this week.
The New York County campaign headquarters Of
ihe League viii be opened tomorrow morning. A
formal opening and general roundup of all league
supporters will be held Saturday evening.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
UPSTATE SUPPORT.
Speaker Wadszgorth in Brooklyn
Defends Rural Legislator.

Speaker James w. Wadsworth formally opened
the campaign of the Republican County Committee
the 22d Assembly District in Congress Hall, At
lantic avenue and Vermont street Brooklyn, last
night. Mr. Wadsworth opened the meeting with
the declaration that the voters of the city have
been led believe that the representatives of the
upstate districts antagonize the city. This he de-
nied, adding that nearly every bill presented by
the Assemblymen received upstate sanction II
worthy.
You know that Governor Hughes stands for all
that is honest and that he is there to promote and
preserve decency and efficiency in the conduct Of
the government said Mr.. Wadsworth. Then he
pointed ont the many Improvements in the state
government since Mr. Hughes was elected.
"'If these are to be kept up we need body Of
men IN the state Legislature who will assist rather
than hinder the work of the Governor he said
I'VE need who will vote together for rapid
transit reforms for relieving congested bridge
traffic and for other improvements.
I'VE have the support of the upstate legislators
In all such matters I can speak for them Last
year 600 bills were approved by the upstate mem
bers and in day twenty-five bills were passed"
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
WOODRUFF PLEASED.
Explains Small Registration as
Being Due to "Of Year"

State Chairman Woodruff expressed himself as
being pleased with the registration figures OF
Brooklyn yesterday. That they were 2O,oco behind
last year only to be expected he explained as
this was "of year" with only local issues at
stake. The comparison between the figures and
those of 1s99-the last "of year"-showed that the
falling off about normal. The figures in 1899
showed decrease Of about 1900 but the popu-
latiOn smaller. Senator p. II. McCarren Ge-
clined 10 say what he thought Of the figures but
mis- leaders said that they always considered that
a small registration meant Democratic victory.
William r. Hearst will visit Brooklyn within the
next few days, it made known yesterday
When or where has not been decided. 1t was
rumored yesterday that Herman n. Hansen one of
the candidates for county judge on the lndepend-
ence League ticket, Is TO retire in favor of some
one from South Brooklyn. That section of the bor-
ough is not represented the ticket, and 1t is
thought that Hansens place might he taken by
Ralph Jonas a lawyer
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
NEW ENGLAND'S CHOICE.
Mr. HQsh,ins Thinks 1t VIII Be Coz
ernor Hughes or Speaker Cannon.
From The Tribune Bureau.


Washington. oct. I5.-"In my opinion. New Eng
land Will vote in the next Republican National
Convention for conservative man like Governor
Hughes of New York Speaker Cannon said
Representative Kittredge Haskns. of the 2d Yer
mont District, to-day. Mr.. Haskns is on his way
home from the Episcopal convention at Richmond.
20 which he delegate.
Governor Hughes has many friends in Vermont,
where he made a decidedly favorable impression
at the meeting of the Fish and Game League
last month";" continued Mr.. Haskins. The league
has In its membership some of the most influential
men in the state and they heard him make an
address which impressed them very favoraby.
Mr.. Cannon there also and his speech gained
many friends for him.
It do not think that Secretary Taft will receive
much support in Vermont or New England, gen
orally. for the reason that he is regarded the
Presidents candidate. If he stood alone he would
be much stronger. The idea OF the President OF
the United States trying to select his successor is
ridiculous. I knew Mr.. Tafts grandfather. who
was judge thirteen miles from where l i've, and
If It We're not for the fact that Secretary Taft is
so little known and Is known the Presidents
1 think he would r-in the support OF the
people of Vermont OF course as everywhere. the
President is popular throughout the state. lie is
taken at his word when he announces that he will
not be IA candidate. Popular though he may be,
he would not receive the support of the conserva-
tive people of Vermont for a third term The ex-
cuse that he has really served only full term
would be considered a technicalty. I believe that
no man shouId be chosen President unless he Is a
lawyer, and good at that No doubt the
President lies awake at night trying to devise
schemes 20 aid the people of the country. and
when he makes up his mind To do thing he
sders right he does IL, no matter whether il
forms with the Constitution OF the United States
or not. This Is tnstanced by his attempts to
tend the federal power by a national insurance
law and similar laws
My candidate for the Presidency IS none other
than Mr Cannon. Though he is the same age a
myself, seventy-one years, he is young man He
IS absolutely honest He has thirty years OF leg
isiative experience ana would as President en-
croach on the legislative branch Of the govern
ment He understands tho needs Of every section.
II he were ten years younger nothing could stop
his getting the nomination"
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
WIN By 30.OOO-PARS0NS
Predicts Plurality for Fusion Ticket
PLEASED bg Registration.

Herbert Parsons president OF the Republican
County Committee. after careful study OF the
registration and the weakness Of the Tammany
county ticket ventured the prediction yesterday
THAT the fusion ticket would win by at least SoO0'.
When asked about the registration in New York
County Mr.. Parsons said: The figures OF the
registration are about 400 more than expected
II an of year"
How do you account for the large raining OH IN
registration IN your own district?
THAT is easily accounted for. IN that particular
district there has been considerable falling of
I'm population. Aside from that it is large hotel
district ard II is always hard 10 get residents OF
hotels out in off years"
..Nov that the registration IS all in, what about
a prediction the election
The fusion ticket will win at anywhere from d
plurality Of 5000 up
At the Independence League headquarters it was
announced that Mr.. Hearst had given positive as
sl,rances that he would be present and speak at
The Cooper Union meeting on FRIDAY evening
which is 10 be the opening rally of the league AT
his meeting Max F. Ihmsen. shr!evalty candldate'
will make his maiden political speech
Mr. Parsons will speak tonight at the opening
Of the new Republican clubhouse at NO -0t f-dS'
g1st street in the 18th Assembly District John 5.
bea is the leader OF the district. Mr.. Parsons in
commenting on the registration last night. said:
a close scrutiny of the figures shows that the
falling of in the registration is less marked IN the
evtreme downtown districts than elsewhere. IN
the Jst I'd and Cd the shrinkage was So per cent.
In the 9Th 5th. 9Th. sth and 10th districts. also
Democratic districts. the falling OF was l6l per
cent In nine Republican districts the falling off
was I49 per cent. There was an average falling
off Of l25 per cent 1 cannot see that the falling
off In The Republican districts, so called was any
more marked than in equal number Of pro-
pounced Democratic districts.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
mike" sALTER NOW INDICTED

Two indictments We're returned by the grand
jury yesterday against Mike Salter. the keeper
of resort at No. u Pell street One of the in
o'ctments was for Illegal registration and the
other for registering under the name OF Mike
Levine warrant was issued Deputy Attorney
General Donnelly presented the evidence to the
grand jury and the indictments followed salter
was arrested late on Monday afternoon for false
registration gave bail. but failed to appear in the
Essex Market court yesterday thereby forfo;+,r.
the pond out OF twenty subppnas issued in tho
case none Of the witnesses came 10 court -Four
men, charged with registering illegally. were beId
IN >V" ball each for examination on Friday nv,
day. ''
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
FISH AND HARTMAN MEET.
But Do Not Speak-May Be Long Legal
Battle
Lsy Telegraph to The Tribune.

- TNFObINItH 70 IFEbNNt
Chicaso' oct lo-E. H. Hartman and Stuy-
Vesaht Fish, the two big figures in the battle
Tor control of the Illinois Central Railroad are
auartered only a few doors from each other at
the Auditorium Annex. Both are grim fighters.
ana neither has much to say on the issue
There Is only one point to be settled to-mor-
row, said Mr.. Hartman. Either Mr Fish and
ms friends Will control the new hoard of d.
rectors of the Illinois Central or they will not.
III we win' that's the end of II. II Mr.. Fish wins.
II means long battle in the courts If the
ceSrts decide that trust company or a corpora
tion cannot voee the stock IL buys for invest
ment. and vote that stock - II deens hsst Tor
New-York tribune., 1907-10-16
WHITMAN TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS
His Canvass To Be in Charge of R, C. Morris
and J. C. Clark.

Judge Charles 6. Whitman. OF the Court OF Cen
efal sessions, nominated by the Republicans and
the Independence League TO succeed himself will
open headquarters this morning at o'clock at the
Hotel Rreslin. 29th street and Broadway Robert G
Motifs, former president of the Republican County
committee. aud John q. Clark, who managed Seth
Lows campaigns. will be In charge OF Judge Whit
man : canvass. They will be assisted by a goodlv
number Of Republican lawyers and business men.
Judge whitman viii be al his headquarters every
day from 10 o'clock. He is trying an impor-
tant murder case and this prevents him from
leaving the bench before 1 o'clock
Judge Whitman, Justice Bruce and Justice Wad-
hams are in daily receipt Of letters and teIerrans
from Independent voters assuring them of sun
port and predicting success