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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22

Threats of liquor dealers to list
every candidate for the legislature
and defeat all they cannot control
Is not causing any worry among
the better class of candidates. All
the influence the liquor men could
hope to exert by threat or promise
Of bribery was brought to bear in
both state conventions. If 1t
amounted to a single convert the
result was not apparent when the
vote was taken on the local option
and prohibition planks.
The liquor men never have had
and never can have more than the
strength they can buy or club into
submission, added to the diminish
ing number honestly opposed to
strict liquor regulation as an in.
fringement on personal liberty,
Consequently their threat to de-
feat every temperance disposed
candidate and control the next le-
gislature amounts to about as
much as the dying wall of a poison
Ell cat. They overlook the fact that
Legislators of this state are now
answerable to the direct primary
The day of convention fixing-the
liquor dealers former recourse--is
past And the people In whose
hands now rests the direct power
of nomination are not affected by
the saloon mans pleadings nor his
threats.
The liquor men and politicians
they can control or who are friend
ly to them have not yet realized the
true significance of the temperance
movement. Heretofore they have
assignd It to fanatics and soft
hammered church workers. or WON
en- content to tell each other what
an evil the saloon is. Now, with
the substantial citizenship of the
state--the source of taxes paid to
support courts and peace officers
the saloon man makes necessary
demanding liquor regulation or its
suppression entirelq, the liquor
forces still cling to their old as
sumption of vast importance and
issue threats through newspapers
that will publish them of the revo-
hutton they are about to inaugurate
for the preservation of the dead
falls they have planted at every
opportunity.
AS a matter of fact, the saloon
man, In the hands OF the people,
Is the weakest creature on earth.
Refusal of city councils TO renew
licenses would alone accomplish
prohibition, and the saloon man
couldn't help himself. He is out
lawed by his business. That bust.
ness, with very few exceptions
under the systematic promotion of
the brewery interests, has evolved
into nothing better than a partner
ship with prostitution. 1t not only
levies tax on the head of the
family, but it demands the soul OF
the daughter and the life of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
STEAL WIRELESS
FROM NAVY

SEATTLE, May PA report
prepared by officers of the Atlantic
fleet on the pirating by commercial
telegraph companies of wireless
messages exchanged between naval
vessels will be submitted to con-
gress with a recommendation that
congress enact legislation impos-
ing penalty for the offense. Of
ficers claim that official messages
were taken by the companies and
made public.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
CAN'T HAVE DEAD
WIFE'S PROPERTY
he MARRlES AGAIN

The will of Anna Katherine An
derson, signed "her mark" was
filed for probate this morning and
wills all of her property to her
husband, to be his so long as he
does not marry again.
In case he does marry the prop
erty goes to the two children. Mrs.
Anderson owned considerable farm
property.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
ASKS $4,000 FOR
FINGER PINChED OFF

Two thousand dollars for the
loss Of finger is asked by ].
Knight, who this morning brought
action for that amount against the
Great Northern. He alleges that
while employed as machinists'
helper in the Hillyard shops Feb.
26 the foreman secured his aid in
overhauling an engine. In the
process the foreman let one end Of
an iron bar ship and one of
Knights fingers was pinchei off.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
NE, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1908.
KEEPS RIGHT
AFTER RUFF

, SAN FRANCISCO, May
, give shall continue to
, prosecute Abe Ruef until
, the law Is indicated" said
, Heney this morning in dis
, GUESSING the failure of the
, first Ruef trial.
, Heney declares that he is
, disappointed but not dis
, couraged by the action OF
, the jury, which was dis
, charged last night because
, Of disagreement.
, The final vote was six for
, conviction to six for &C
, quittal. The jury was out
, nearly 4S hours.
, II shall continue the bat
, tie until Ruef gets what he
, deserves" concluded He
, ney. He is already at work
, on papers to be used in the
D new trial.
4 q - n a n a a a u a a a \ q
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
BEAR MASCOT FOR FLEET

HOQUIAM, May ga live bear
as a mascot for each one of the
battleship feet Is the unique pres
entation which the city of Aber-
deem will make to each war vessel
in Seattle next week
George Wolff, who Is In charge
Of the scheme. has obtained IA lit
tie black cub bears, and has To-
Gated two more.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
GOV. SPARKS DIES

RENO, New, May 22.-Gov.
Sparks died this morning at $50
OF neuralgia OF the heart after an
illness of six months.
Lieut.. Gov. Don s. Dickerson sue
ceeds to the governship. Dicker.
son is "a years, the youngest gov
ernor the state ever had.
Gov. Sparks was s. years old.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22

LANSING, Mich, May 22.-After
holding the position of secretary
of the University of Michigan 20
years, James H. Wade is confront
ed with a charge of having en-
bezzled $4,000 of the institutions
funds.
Further disgrace is in store for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
STOLE $4,000 FROM
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

him, for 1t is said Attorney General
Bird will demand that the univer-
sity regents dismiss him, and will
insist that the secretary reimburse
the university.
In addition the facts will be laid
before the district attorney for ac-
ton. 1t is said Wade practically
admits the charge of grating.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
ASKS
SECOND PLACE

+ WASHINGTON, d. c., May 22.-
Fairbanks is now out openly for
second place on the ticket. At his
Chicago bureau his managers are
making a campaign for delegates
and hope to have him nominated
with Taft
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
GOES BACK TO CONTRACTING

William r. Roy, member of the
board of works who was fired"
by the council last night on the ex-
piration of his term, stated today
that he intends to go into the build
ing contracting business, which he
was engaged in more than two
years ago when he was appointed
to the board.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-05-22
MAN GOT
HIS MONEY
OKLAHOMA GUARANTEE LAW
PAYS OFF IN FULL WHEN
BANK CLOSES WITH LITTLE
CASH ON HAND.

GUTHRIE, Okla, May 22.-The
success of the new state bank guar
antee law of Oklahoma was strik-
ingly demonstrated in the closing
Of the International bank at Col
gate. When it was discovered
that the bank was violating the law
the state commissioner immediate
ly took charge. Gov. Haskell, as
head of the banking board, order
ed depositors paid in full.
The commissioner found total de-
posits listed Of $4,000 with $4,000
available to pay them with.
After paying out the cash on
hand the commissioner simply
drew checks on the state guarantee
fund, which is maintained by a 1
per cent tax levied on all money
deposited in state banks.
No depositor lost a cent and
there was no excitement nor
worry.
This is the law after which the
state bank guarantee platform
adopted by the democratic party
in the Spokane convention is pat
termed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-01
COMMISSIONS RULE
BLAMED FOR TROUBLE
Reason for Railroads Surren.
dering Export Trade

Washington, ~ 1.-The report
that the transcontinental railroads
controlled by James J. Hill, Edward
H. Hartman, the Berwynd syndicate
and the Canadian government have
determined to surrender their export
trade to China, Japan, New Zealand
and Australia on Nov. has created a
great deal of interest at the Offices of
the interstate commerce commission
in this city. If this action is taken
it will merely fulfill the prediction
that has been made by railroad Off
Gals who have resisted the enforce
ment of the rule of the commission
by which they are obliged to publish
the portion Of their export rate which
goes to the railroads for hauling ship
ments to seaports and to give notice
of any increase or decrease in these
rates. The purpose of the transcon-
tinental roads to take this action has
not been brought to the attention of
the commission, which has full power
to modify it's rulings in order to meet
| the objections of the carriers should
| they care to do so. But as this mat
ter has been very fully considered by
the commission it is not regarded as
likely that their rulings in this re-
spect will be changed.
The railroads have claimed ever
since this rule became effective that
| they could not comply with it and
conduct their export trade. James j.
Hill gave an example of the difficulty
| that confronted him in matter of
this kind when before the commits
sion, saying he had an opportunity to
bid on the delivery Of 10000 barrels
of flour to the Orient, but as he could
not quote rate without formally CIV
ing notice he was unable to make a
bid for the business and the delay
caused the order to be placed in Aus
tralia. Constantly changing ocean
rates and the demands of trade, the
carriers have represented, makes it
necessary that they should be free to
quote a rate on export business with
out moments delay. They have fire.
quently declared that the commits
sion's rule would put them out of the
export trade, with the result of caus-
| ing an immense loss to the foreign
trade of the nation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-01
Another ocean of kisses at Peter.


Another oceansof kisses at Peter.
sons.
Everything gsdd in the fruit line
at Peterson's.
Adolph Peterson Of Ebro was a
business visitor IN the city today.
A fresh CONSIGNMENT Of large red
and white Blue Mountain cherries
at Peterson's.
B. B. Lundgren Of Blackduck
came in this noon from a short
business visit in Crookston.
George Fischer came in this morn.
ing from Northome and spent the
day among local business men.
E. G. Van Syele Of Grand Forks,
N. D., arrived in the city this noon
and went over to the Taylor cottage
at Lakeside.
Mrs. C. w. Hoffman returned to
Brainerd this morning, after enjoy
ing two weeks visit with Mrs. c..
H. Rattinger of this city.
Mrs. F. c.. .Hales and little son of
Grand Forks, N. D., arrived in the
city this noon to join her husband
in short outing at Lake Bemidii
Mrs. B. O.. Kirkland of Turtle
River, accompanied by her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Dan Kelleher of St. Paul,
are the guests Of relatives here today,
Miss Catherine Trepanier of
Grand Forks, N. D., arrived in the
city this morning and will visit at
the home of Miss Margaret Williams
at Lakeside. :. 80
Mrs. C. C.. Whitney, wife of
the editor Whitney of the News
Messenger of Marshall, returned
home this morning, after visiting
Miss Thorington at the Jester farm
on lake Plantegnat.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-01
Sealed Bids for Carpenter Work.

Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received by the
board Of The Independent School
District Of Bemidji for the rebuild
ing of the stairways in School
Building No. until, 8 p m. Tues
day, Aug. IT, 1908.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at ]. 2. Lahr's furniture
store. Address all bids to the I'M
derslgned. The board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
3. IT Y MARcUM,
Sec. Protein.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-01
PROGRAM OF EXAMINATIONS,
For Common School Certificates
August 3, a and 5, 1903.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3.
(Second Grade Studies.)

MONDAY, AUGUST 3.
(Second Grade Studies.)
A. M.-8:oo Enrolment.
$3.50 Arithmetic.
1890 Physiology Hygiene
P. M.-1:3o English Grammar.
800 Reading.
3:45 Drawing and music
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4.
(Second Grade Studies contin ued. }
A. M.-8:oo Professional Test.
600, Spelling.
9:3o Geography.
1915 Composition and
Penmanship.
P. M.-1:3o U. S. History.
3:15 Civics.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5.
First Grade Studies.)
A. 'M.-8:oo Geometry.
1000 Physics.
P. M.-1:3o Algebra.
3:15 Phys. Geography
or Gen. History.
Agriculture may be taken at
any one of the periods on Wednes-
day, and may be substituted for
either Geometry or Physical Geo.
graphy.
Marks of IS from an incomplete
examination not earlier than Feb
ruary 1906 will be accepted also
State High School Board certif-
Gates in the senior subjects:
arithmetic, geography, grammar,
U. S. history, physiology-hygiene
and any other subjects required
for first or second grade certif
Gates where the mark is IS or pass
plus.
A second grade certificate on
which no subject is marked below
70 per cent is upon recommends
ton, renewable if the applicant
has given evidence of ambition
to improve by attending teachers
meetings, institutes and training
schools and by reading books
prescribed by the Teachers Read.
ing Circle Board and other -edu
cational books and papers. Teach
ers should bring with them al
credits they wish to offer includ
ing certificates,
| The examination will be helc
in the assembly room of the High
School building. s.s-
Dated at .Bemidii, MINI, July
14th, 1908. r. -.
w. B. Stewart,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-01

London, v~.y o4.--Joseph Chamber
lain, who has just returned from the
Continent and is remaining in London
for few days on his way to Birming-
ham, is reported to be in very grave
condition. His eyesight has become
seriously affected. Even if Mr.. Cham
berlain has sufficient strength to
travel to Birmingham it is believed to
be extremely doubtful if he will ever
leave England again.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-01
Wholesale Slaughter Of Dogs.

New York, y~.y o4.-Acting under
orders of the board of health sixty
policemen have been busy for few
days killing every dog that is found
running at large without muzzle
The orders to the police were to make
no exceptions and to disregard the
quality of breeding and ownership 81
the dogs, but to take every preoau
ton to avoid Wounding Pedestrian
by stray bullets. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-01
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

-neeI ONCE. 20
Otto Peterson of this city went to
Redby yesterday afternoon on bust.
ness. r. ---s...:.
Ole Johnson returned last even
ing to Kelliher after enjoying a
day in the city. :.
J. F. Mogan returned to North
ONE last night after brief bust.
ness visit in the city. ~
The Town Market buys and sells
second hand stoves and furniture.
Next to Reeds Studio. ~
Born: To Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Dahl yesterday, boy. Mother and
child are doing nicely.
Mrs. Frank Latimer returned to
Turtle River last evening after enjoy.
ing the day in Bemidji.
W. S. Horton came in yesterday
afternoon from Margie for a short
business visit in the city.
The stepping stone to success is a
business training secured at the
Little Falls Business College.
Mrs. Jason Carter returned last
evening to Tenstrike after spending
the day shopping" in the city.
G.. w. Ross, of the logging firm of
Ross & Ross, went to Kelliher last
evening on business for his firm.
E. o. Bake of Fosston arrived
in the city last night and spent the
day among the local business men.
James Oim) Phillips, came in
last evening from Fargo, N. D., for
a visit with old acquaintance in the
city.
Remember the E o'clock Sunday
dinner at the Hotel Markham. An
excellent menu, with the best of ser
vice.
F. C.. Simonson went to Inter-
national Falls last night in the inter-
est of the Beltrami Elevator COM
pany.
J. Bisiar, of the firm of Bisiar &
Fraser of this city, returned last
evening from short business trip to
Walker.
Reverend Barackman returned
last evening to Blackjack after
attending the Bible conference in
this city.
J. Walker Smith came in la st
night from Grand Fork, N. D., and
went over to his home at Lavinia
this morning.
Get good start and enroll in the
Mankato Commercial College, at the
Fall opening, September 1. Send
for catalogue.
All typewriter ribbons except the
two and tri-color ribbons or special
makes on sale at thePioneer office at
the uniform price of 75c each.
MIR. and Mrs. D. D. Geddes return
ed to their home in East Grand
Forks last night after enjoying a
weeks outing at Lake Bemidji.
Mike Krewel of Thief River Falls
passed through the city yesterday
afternoon on his way home from a
short businesses trip to Cass Lake.
Crookston College offers special
inducements to those who enroll on
or before Sept. LIST. Send for catalog
toJ. G. Satire, Crookston, MINI. To-
A. P. Richie of this city returned
last night from Brainerd where he
has completed a term of teaching
in the summer school at that place.
Rev. D. K. Laury returned to his
home at Roso and Rev. James to
Orleans yesterday afternoon after
attending the Presbyterian Confer
enCe.
DR.. Waringer, the veterinary sur.
geon, returned yesterday afternoon
from between trains visit in Schley
where he was called on professional
business.
Miss Shetland, superintendent of
the Kochiching County schools, and
Miss Underwood of Minneapolis
went to International Falls last
evening where the later will visit
with Miss Shetland.
! Miss Ina Feldman returned tc
Northome last night after enjoy
ing several weeks in this city. Miss
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-06
DELEGATES CO
UNRESTRICTED
NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN CON.
VENTloN VOTES DOWN RESO.
LUTIoN ENDORSING TAFT
AND FAvoRiNG ROOSEVELT.

Trenton, N, j.. May 5The Repub
lican state convention, to select dele
gates to the national convention a.
/ Chicago, today named a delegation
that is uninstructed. The convention
also voted down resolutions endolsina
the candidacy Cf Secretary TAFT for
president and fayoring the renomina,
, tton Of President Roosevelt.
A resolution fayolng former Gov.
ernor Franklin Murphy for vice presl
dent was adopted without an opposing
vote. The delegates selected are not
all favorable of Secretary Taft. The
idea Of Republican leaders in the state
is that the New Jersey delegation
should go to Chicago unplcdged and
be in a position to secure whatever
fayors might be obtained for New
Jersey.
A strong effort will be made to have
the national convention accept former
Murphy as the vice presi
dental candidate. The delegates at
large are Governor Fort, United states
Senators Keanc and Briggs and State
Assessor David Biard.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-06
CAUCUS IS HELD
BY REPUBLICANS
MAKE AN EFFORT TO AGREE ON
PLAN FOR CURRENCY LEGls.
LATlON-ADoPT RESOLUTION
FAVORlNG VREELAND BILL.

Washington, May 5,--The Republ
can members of the house were in
caucus three hours tonight to make an
effort to agree upon a plan for cur.
rency legislation, but adjourned until
tomorrow night without achieving a
definite result, The discussion was
based on the following resolution:
Resolved, That the conference an
proves the underlying principles of the
Vreeland bill. namely the recognition
Of commercial report through clear
ing house associations as ID safe and
logical asset for emergency currency.
and also approves the propC sition
from a currency commission.
Resolved That a committee Of fiya
be appointed to perfect the bill; such
to repCtt the perfected bill
at the adjourned meeting to be he'd in
five days"
A number of speeches for and
against the resolution were heard, no.
ably one by Speaker Cannon, warmly
IT,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-06
TRUST BOUGHT
CANADIAN LAND
TO HOLD FOR SPECULATION,
THEN MARKED UP PRICE or
WOOD PULP ON THEMSELVES,
CLAIMING SHORTAGE.

Washington, May John Norris,
Of New York, representing the Amer
lean Newspaper Publishers Associa-
tiap tad t,s-l..hirvvy ve'sis't
ting the wood pulp and print paper
industry, that the American Paper
Manufacturers have bought large
tracts cf wood land in Canada, and
charges that instead OF cutting the
timber on this land, (which they have
bought with almost reehessness, y
they have gone into the market and
artificially marked up prices on them
selves.
He protested that the American con
sumers should not be saddled with the
penalties of any such speculation.
Norris produced figures TO shcw that
there had been reduction in the
price of pulp wood exported from
Canada.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-06
DISCUSS REVENUE BILL
Illinois Senate Considered Changes
Wanted BY the Mayors Of Num-
ber of Illinois Towns.

Springfield, May 5--The senate in
the committee Of a whole this after
noon spent several hours discussing
changes i'm the revenue bill, which
the mayors of number Of Illinois cit
les desire made, Speeches In favor
of proposed amendments were made
by Mayors Cline, of Aurora; Edwards,
of Dixon: Cooke, of East st. Louis
Mcdonald, of Decatur; Shumway OF
Galesburg. and representatives of the
Chicago legal department Corpora
tion Counsel Burke, of Joliet, opposed
the bill.
The senate as a committee of tho
whole tonight reported out the may
crs' bills with the recommendation
that they pass They We're read the
first time and advanced to second
reading.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-06
FROM CAIRO TO
THE ATLANTIC
.GEORGIANS ASK HOUSE COMMIT.
TEE TO REPORT FAVORABLY
ON BILL FOR SURVEY FOR
p.
GREAT CANAL.

Washii.e$on, May 5.--A favorable
report ON the Bacon bill appropriating
$4,000 for survey preliminary to the
construction Of the Atlantic and Grea.
western Ganal ,er DESIGNED de to eQnneGt
les Of the Mississippi River, which
has passed the senate, was urged TO-
day before the house committee on
railways and canals by delegation
from Atlanta, Georgia.
The object of the canal is to con
meet the food producing states of iii
pois. Indiana and Ohio with the labor
employing mineral and cotton belts CT
the south The canal would have It's
northern terminus at Cairo, ILL.,, and
its southern end at Brunswick, Ga,
on the Atlantic coast.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-06
GRAVE CHARGES AGAINST
RICH NEW YORK LAWYER

New York, May 5.-The case OF
Carl Fischer Hansen. millionaire law
yer and phllanthropist, was called for
trial today in the court of general ses-
sicns. Hansen is charged with ex
tortion and 1t Is said there are likely
to be sensational revelations at the
trial. 1t Is alleged Hansen compelled
a Philadelphia business man TO pay
him $4,000 to prevent the latter
being brought to trial on an infamous
allegation i'm whicn boy figured
Hansen declares that he took a re-
tainer from this man and later aban
doned the case as he discovered that
there were wide ramihcations to il
Involving New York and Philadelphia
men Of prominence in the social and
business world
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-06
CROKER To STAY AWAY
Denies That He Will Come to New
York to Compromise Democratic
Differences.

Dublin, May 5.--Hschard Croker, In
an interview with the Associated
Press tonight denied the report that
he was going to New York to com
promise Democratic differences and
said he would not visit the United
States until after the presidential cleo
ton. Il Think" he added, the Demo
Gratis of New York should support the
nominee of the convention. | believe
that Bryan would make u good presi
dent, although If Roosevelt Is nomi
mated he will probably be elected.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-05-06
ALL IS IN READINESS
For Methodist General Conference
Which Begins oath ouadrennial
Session at Baltimore Today.

Baltimore. May 5.-All is in readi
ness fer the general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church which be
gins the oath quadrennial session
here tomorrow Delegates and visi
tors arrived today in throngs and all
races. nations and tongues were rep
resented. as are also every state aud
large city in this country Bishop II
w. Warren, of Colorado senior bish-
CD in point of service, will preside.