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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

jured innocence that the talk OF an
anti Bryan corruption fund is for
political effect only. All the same,
there is quite a lot of circumstantial
evidence to prove that money is be-
ing SO used.
1t must be considered that from
pre-: ent indications Taft is reason
ably sure Of being the Republican
nominee. He is not very acceptable
to the predatory corporations, be-
cause it is believed that he will con
tinue the Roosevelt policies if elect
ed. He is a weak candidate, because
thelabor vote Of the north will 90
heavily against him, and With Taft
the Republican candidate the Demo-
Gratis stand an excellent chance of
electing their ticket.
Now it may be accepted that the
predatory corporations do not take
any more kindly to Mr.. Bryan than
they take to Mr.. Taft. They would
undoubtedly much prefer to have
some other man nominated who has
not such an antitrust record as Mr..
Bryan has by profession. In the
Democratic convention it requires a
tWo-thirds vote to nominate. If
more than one-third of anti Bryan
delegates should be sent to Denver
Mr.. Bryan's nomination would be
held up. There is a reasonable
chance, in case the convention
should be d%eadlocked, of a dark
house being chosen, and that would
put Mr.. Bryan out.
During the past few days q mass
Of literature has been sent out from
New York in the interest Of Govern
or Johnson's candidacy. This costs
money. So there is evidence of
money being spent to defeat Bryan's
nomination. Who is putting up this
money?
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

If reasonable number Of Re-
publican members request it, Speak
er Cannon agrees that the bill for
free wood pulp and print paper will
be discussed at the caucus That is
quite a concession from Uncle. Joe.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

Nov Mr.. Hearst no longer holds
communion with Democrats, is it
not time he was called upon by the
Democratic National Committee to
resign as President Of the League Of
Democratic Clubs.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08
The New Country schooIhouse.

The OLD country schoolhouse Of
not 50 long 80 Mil soon be a rnlio
Of the past" said James Tighc OF
Altoona, Pa, "Althongh one travel
ing through the country sees many
Of these old Fashioned structures, ha
does not realize that they are rapidly
being deserted, and hat a consoli-
dated schoolhousc will be met with
farther UP the road. These new
buildings are graded, and many have
several high school courses, so that
enc teacher now teaches only one
class, whereas In the old days the
pedagOgnc taught everything from
the alphabet to Latin. or course.
the consolidated schoolhouse is not
SO convenient TO all tho children, as
they have to go a greater distance,
but all Of them ride to school now.
adays. The consolidated school is
much cheaper to the community, and
what the farmer saves In taxes he
puts in sleighs and wagons, so that
his children may ride. Pupils can
also remain at their homo schools
much longer than they formerly could
and this Is also q great saving. We
may expect great results from this
change, for the farmers with their
poor schools have turned out some
wonderful men, and they should do
even better under tho new condi-
tions -Washington Post.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08
MAN-EATERs OF THE BEEF.
Ocean Tigers That Are Both FEARED
and Hated by Seamen.

imagine q whole school Of 1000
pound monsters swimming ut rail
road speed And With vast iaws
armed With IL rows of trl.nr ll, :
teeth that spring erect like snake
fangs when prey is struck in a light.
ming dart! Such. says the New York
Press, are the voracious and dreaded
ocean tigers, the largest OF the man.
eating sharks, feared and hated Nv
every seaman alioat.
Last year the British cruiser lCu-
ryGice was at anchor off Santa Lucia
in the West Indies, and q party OF
marines we're ~diSporting themselves
In the sea around the great armored
walls. The Water was most invitir.
Tor a swim, aud Petty Officer Hcnr,
Pei was giving an exhibition of fancy
diving to his mates. His record was
a full minute under water. = Thpy
watched him swim downward into
translucent depth. and glance along
the mighty steel hull nearly fix
fathoms below. feeling the velycty
moss and weed as he went.
"~Sharks.' the word struck terror:
the mere sight of racing, knifalike
dorsals threw the helpless men into
a panic. But they were soon out OF
harms way, swarming up the sides
OF the vessel. This took but n few
seconds. Henry Pell was still be.
low. lie had left the weedy hull,
however, and was swimming away
o her under water.
Suddenly he paused, about to
rise. Something vague and big took
shape shadow or blur at first
against the lovely blue. Then a
mighty d~un-colorcd form, tiger.
SWIFT in movement, neuvc 50
rapidly with the peculiar side or
lateral swing to its great tail that
the man seemed to meet the awInI
creature a to face. He could al.
most have touched the sharp, up.
standing dorsal fin.
Pell knew he was in frightful
peril. With sudden resolution ha
shot up, and as he did the terrified
mouStcr sharks are notoriousiy
umid swung its huge tail and swept
away in a perfect cyclone of mud and
sand.
Once on the surface the man ne
held as he know he would a little not.
lila OF the Hateful triangular fins. Ha
Was perhaps 80 ~,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

REPUBLICAN congressman are
still standing pat for the Trusts,
the universal kick of the newspaper
publishers about the tariff protect
ing the paper combine notwithstand-
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

I'd in Politics.
= caption the Au-
Mr.. w. j. Bryan,
# the Democratic
Mt, has recently
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

OF all the boy workers in London
newsboys are the h%ealthicst, BARRIERS
boys the most unhealthy--a tyibuta
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

The Taft boomers declare it is all
over but the shouting, but then "the
allies claim Taft will not be nomi-
mated, SO there you Republicans
are, still up in the air.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

THE Democrats in Congress are
still demanding the consideration Of
the campaign publicity bill; a bill to
put wood pulp and print paper on
the free list, and the nti-injunction
bill. These measures are insisted
upon by Mr.. Williams, the Demo
cratic leader, as all part Of the Pres
ident's legislative program.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

MR.. Carnegie has given five mil
lion dollars more to his pension fund
for educators; but as long as the
tariff protects the Steel Trust,
the money comes easy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

acted, but there is strong Bryan
sentiment in that State.
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa. Kansas and
Wisconsin. with an aggregate voting
strength of 1876 in the convention,
have instructed for Bryan. New
York, with seventy-eight votes, Is
practically certain to support him.
Alabama, Michigan, Mississippi,
Missouri, New York, North Carroll
ma. Ohio, Tennessee. Texas, Virgin
ia, each with large representation in
the national convention, may be
reckoned for Bryan, and a troop Of
States with smaller votes. The
Charleston Post, from which paper
we clip the above says Mr.. Bryan
might devote himself to his blowing
entirely from now until the date Of
the Democratic convention and he
would be called to the head of the
ticket. 1t is ridiculous to talk Of
anybody else, and the thing for
Democrats to do nov is to put in
their time shaping up for the cam
paign to elect Mr.. Bryan President"
SENATOR Culberson, of Texas, has
authorized the statement that he is
not nor has he been a candidate for
the Democratic nomination. There
is absolutely no doubt, further
more states Senator Culberson,
that the Democrats of Texas in
convention this month will instruct
their delegates to the Denver con-
vention for Bryan. | believe he is
the choice Of the Democrats Of the
country"
SENATOR Hale's recent comment
on the frequent and unnecessary alb
sence of Secretary Taft from his
post of duty" and the Democratic
criticisms Of the Secretary for his
absence from his post on campaign
missions, have had their effect at
last; and it is said that Taft will re-
sign. Why shouldn't he? Why
should he draw a large salary
while canvassing in his private in
terest? Isn't it dishonest, and I'M
worthy Of a pubic servant? Isn't
worse than common grating?
THE New York Sun says that
among Republican politicians Mr.,
Bryan has always been the favorite
Democratic candidate for presi-
dent" The State asks if Mr.. Bryan
is such an easy mark" for the Re-
publican. why do not Republi-
can papers like the Sun join in
the delectable task Of Turing him on
to certain and overwhelming defeat?
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08

WAS UeI n2DS 81
cruiser and saw
ed. Slowly and
ate %splashing he
Now and then he
behind, and saw
Ing shadow OF
ocated him first
creature. Now
spring level Will
Snortfu1 distance
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-08
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
BEACH HARGIs ON TRIAL
Members Of Family Appear on Both
Sides of Case.


Irvine, KY, Dec. 1.-THE trial of
Beach Hargis, charged with the MUIR
der last February at Jackson, KY, Of
his father, Judge James Hargis, was
called here with both sides ready.
Members of the Hargis family, which
has been one of the noted feud sources
in the Kentucky mountains, are on
both sides of the case. The wife of
Judge Hargis is using the money her
husband left with which to defend the
patricide. Her brother, W. Floyd
Byrd, is assisting the prosecution.
The murder, which occurred in the
store of Judge Hargis in the county
seat of Breathitt county, was the out
come of much trouble between father
and son. Beach, who is twenty-three
years old, is rightfully named
Beauchamp, had, it is said, for sew
eral years been wayward and his
father had disciplined him, some
stories being that he had dragged the
boy through the streets and beaten
him. The mother protected the boy
and supplied HIM with money.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
BANK FAILURE DUE
TO DEFALCAT|0N
Arrest Of Cashier Follows Dis
covery Of Shortage.

washington, Dec. 17-A defalcation
of $4,000 has been discovered in the
First National bank of Somersworth,
N H. Fred M. Varney, the cashier of
the bank, has been arrested and the
board of directors has asked the bank
examiner to take possession of the
institution with view to voluntary
liquidation. This information was re-
ported to the comptroller of the cur
rency by the bank examiner for that
district. The examiner says the bank
has an undivided profit account of
$4,000 and he considers the institu-
ton solvent, but the board of direc-
tors declare they are unable to re-
store the impairment of capital. The
capital of the bank is 100000 and it's
deposits under 100000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
Notice Of Special Election
of
Independent School District of Bemidji

Independent School district OF beml0j'
Whereas petition has been pre-
sented to the undersigned, as Clerk
of said District, requesting that a
special meeting of the legal voters Of
said District be called at the time
and place, and for the purposes
hereinafter set forth,
Now therefore, notice is hereby
given, That special meeting of the
legal voters of Independent School
District of Bemidji will be held at
the Central School House located in
block four CD of the First Addition
to Bemidji, in the city of Bemidji,
Beltrami county, Minnesota. on
Wednesday, the 23rd day of Decem-
Der, 1908, at four o'clock p. M, the
polls to be kept open until eight
o'clock p. m. of that day, for the
purpose of voting upon the PROPOSE
ton of authorizing the School Board
of said District to issue the bonds of
said District in the sum of Thirty
five Thousand Dollars ($35,000), in
denominations of $1,000, each, bear
ing interest at the rate of five 50
per cent per annum, payable in ff-
teen years from date of issue, in
terest payable semi-annually, for the
purpose of erecting and constructing
a High School and Graded School
building upon Block D of Bemidji,
Townsite & improvement Com
pany's subdivision of out-lots C, D
and E, in Bemidji, Minnesota, said
Block D, having been heretofore
purchased by said District as and
for such school site.
Dated this 18th day of December,
1908.
GRAHAM M. TORRANCE,
Clerk of Independent School Dis
trict of Bemidji.
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;UBSCRlPTl0N...s5.OO PER ANNUM
ASSOCIATION CAN DO MUCH GOOD.

E. J. COPYRIGHT of the Bertha
Headlight, who is secretary of the
Great Northern Editorial association,
says of the recent meeting of the
editors who are members of the
'bunch:"
The first business meeting of
the Great Northern Edit Asso-
citation held at Wadena last Friday
was very successful though not
largely attended. The success of
the meeting was due in large meas
ure to the hearty cooperation of
Editor Eastman, of the Pioneer
Journal, his office force and many
prominent members of Wadena's
Commercial Club, all of whom GER
tainly showed the visitors the glad
hand.
But apart from the social features
of the occasion the members beca me
cognizant of the fact that there is
important work to be done that lies
within the legitimate province of
such an organization to perform.
While affording its members an op-
portunity to cultivate a closer per-
sonalacquaintance, it's ultimate effect
will be to bring the various
communities represented into
closer relation with each
other. This will lead to con-
certed action for the common well
fare and as the years roll by will be
helpful to all concerned. The as
ISOLATION has a splendid work to do
and with right management should
survive long after '3O' has been
struck for the men who founded it,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN
Secretary Root Explains Matter to
Senate Committee.

secretary hOOt Explains MATER TO
Senate Committee.
Washington, Dec. 17.-Secretary
Root, voluntarily appearing before
the senate committee on foreign rela-
tons, pointed out that the only obliga-
ton upon either party to the entente
between the United States and Japan
relating to the maintenance of Chi
nese integrity is that they shall con-
suit with each other before undertake
ing any action concerning Chinese af-
fairs and that, therefore, the agree
ment does not assume the character
of treaty. He cited precedents for
the executive laying down a policy
concerning foreign affairs. Demo-
cratic members of the committee
pointed out that the only issue is
whether the understanding goes to
the extent of making treaty neces-
sary. If no action is taken by the
committee the whole matter will re-
main as negotiated by the secretary
of state. The question will be dis
cussed by the committee later. Re.
publican members of the committee
are united in supporting Mr.. Roots
position and some Democratic mem
bers also favor non-action by the
cOmmittee
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17

STATE OF que LUCAS g1 G1G eg 4ohnDo. S.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm of ]. r. Cheney &
County and State aforesaid. and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J,CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9th day OF Dscembsr, A.. D.
1885.
A. W. GLEASON.
< (SEAL) NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally.
surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold BY all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
General Booth Operated On.

London, Dec 17.-General William
Booth, commander-in-chief of the Sal
walton Army, was operated on for
cataract and the doctors are hopeful
that he will completely recover his
sight. The general declined the use
Of an anaesthetic and cocaine only
was employed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
Says Tariff Benefits Workman.

Washington, Dec. II. - Edward
Brush, vice president of the Amer.
lean Smelling and Refining company,
testified before the house ways and
means committee regarding the lead
schedule of the tariff. He claimed
that the duty on lead is for the ben
eft of the miner, but also said that
there would not be any lead produced
in this country if the tariff is taken
nff 49,.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
For Sale at
Bankers Drug Store
Christmas P0staIs.

Without doubt, the line of Xmas
postals carried by the Pioneer is the
best selected. stock of postals in the
city. Parties wishing a full line
from which to make their selections
should get them as early as possible,
at this office. In addition to this
we have Christmas stickers and
tags.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
1909 Diaries.

The largest and best line of 1909
diaries ever carried in this part of
the state can now be seen at the
Pioneer office.
We have made special efforts OF
secure the largest assortment ever
shown in the northwest. Those who
want special kinds should call early
and make their selection.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
House Defeats Amendment,

Washington, Dec. 17-The house
defeated, by SO to 103, the Garrett
amendment to the penal code bill
penalizing the transmission by mail
of any advertisement or information
having reference to dealings in fu-
lures where the delivery of the art.
icle bought cannot be made.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

St. Paul, Dec. 16.-Cattle--Good to
choice steers, $5.5o@650; fair to good,
$4.50@5.25; good to choice COWS and
heifers, s3.50@4.50; veals, $525@6.oG.
Hogs-$5.0O@5.55. Sheep-Wethers,
s425@4.50; yearlings, S4.50@4.S5;
spring lambs, $6.0O@675.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
Egg Coal for $3.50 a Ton.

We purchased several tons of
splendid egg coal, but owing to a
change made in our heating plant
we cannot use the coal. We will
sell what we have on hand at $3.50
per ton delivered to any part of the
city. St. Anthony's Hospital.
Call Cor. 9Th st. and Dewew Ave.,
or phone 1873.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Dec. observation-disclosures,
$3.40@7.6O; Texans, $3.40@4.20; West.
ern cattle, $3.25@5.5O; stockers and
feeders, $2.60@4.7O; cows and heifers,
$1.5O@49O; calves, $6.O0@8.50. Hogs
Light, s4.SO@5.55; mixed, $1,000
5.721s; heavy, s5.15@5.75; rough,
s5.15@5.35; good to choice heavy,
.s5.35@5.75; pigs, $3.50@4.7O. Sheep,
$2.50@4.7O; yearlings. $4.2O@4.90;
lambs, $3.50 az. 40.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Dec. 16.-Wheat- arrive
and on track-No. hard, $1.091a; No.
1 Northern, $685.; No. 2 Northern,
$1.067z; Dec, $1.07; May, $109; July,
$1.09. F]ax-To arrive and on track,
$1.49as; Dec, SLAB; May, $l.455s.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
Fatal Boarding House Fire.

Columbus, O., Dec. 1.-Two men
lost their lives by the burning of a
boarding house here. The property
loss was small. The dead are Gilbert
White, an old soldier, and George Eos
ter colored. White overturned his
lamp and instead of giving an alarm
tried to put out the fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Dec .-Wheat-Dec., ST.
OILS: May, $1.06%; July, 9S%@9S1ac.
Corn-Dec., 571ac; May, 61%c; July,
61A @61%c; Sept, 61ssc: Oats-Dec.,
49A @49%c; May, 52M @52Ac; July,
471Ac; Sept, 1914 @39%c. Pork-Dec.,
$14.45; JAM, $15.e5; May, $16.02h.
Butter-Creameries, 22@3Oc; diaries,
21h@25c. Eggs-2Sc. Poultry Tur-
keys, 14c; chickens, &c; springs,
10kc. -. ~ !. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
President Of Duma Resiqns.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 17.-Nikolai A.
Khomyakoff, president of the duma,
resigned his office, following an excit-
ing session in which he was severely
criticised.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Dec. 16.-Wheat-
$1.06A; May, $1.09. On track-No. 1
hard, $1.oeA @1.O9%; No. 1 Northern,
$10SA @1.0SM; No. 2 Northern, ST..
06A @1.06M; No. 3 Northern, $1.02A
@1.04%.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-12-17
SENAT ALSO
AXES NOTICE
Members Say President I'M
pugned Their Motives.
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED

Committee Ordered to Make Thor
ough Inquiry Into That Portion of
His Annual Message and to Report
What Action, if Any, Should Be
Taken-Language Referred to as a
"Wanton and Gross Insult" --
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator AL.
drich has introduced resolution d.
recting the committee on appropria-
tons to consider the portion of the
presidents annual message dealing
with the secret service.
The resolution calls upon the COM
nittee to make a thorough inquiry
into the subject by subcommittee
or otherwise. The committee is given
authority to sit during the recess of
congress and to swear witnesses.
Senator Culberson said he had no
objection to the resolution, but said it
was not positive enough in it's terms
and offered substitute, which was
read to the senate.
Mr.. Aldrich thought the substitute
covered the same ground as his own.
The two resolutions were referred to
the committee to audit and control
the contingent. expenses of the senate
and Mr.. Kean, chairman of that COM
mittee, at once arose and reported
back favorably the Aldrich resolution.
Mr.. Kean also asked that his commit
tee be discharged from the further
consideration of the Culberson resolu-
ton and moved that action be taken
at once on the Aldrich resolution.
Mr.. Bailey referred to the presi-
dents message as the most "wanton
and gross insult ever given anybody
in the world"
Senator Tillman said that if the
president implied the members of the
senate and house as rascals who de-
serve to be in the penitentiary 1--WE
ought to assert our manhood and say
it is not so.'
Hale Counsels Moderation.
Senator Hale counselled careful,
dignitied proceedings. He thought
that in any event the committee on
appropriations would take up the
whole question. Senator Bailey then
said he would not ask for an amend
ment as to the resolution reported.
Senator Culberson said he had in
tended his resolution should be adopt
ed as a part of the Aldrich resolution.
He said that in order that "the insult
might be understood and kept in the
public mind, as we'll as in the mind
of the senate" he had incorporated
the presidents language in the reso-
luton itself.
After the Aldrich and Culberson
resolutions had been before the SEN
ate brief time Republican and Dem
ocratic leaders got together and
agreed upon compromise. This pro-
vides for the adoption of the Aldrich
resolution, with the addition of the
provision in the Culberson resolution
requiring the appropriations commit
tee to report what action, if any, the
senate should take with reference to
the message" Senator Crane, from
the committee on contingent expenses,
reported this resolution to the senate
and it was adopted without division.
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