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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS,

Thomas Fitzpatrick, aged seventy
five, one of the pioneer, contractors of
st. Paul, is dead.
Professor Seymour, senior professor
OF Greek in Yale university, is dead at
New Haven, Conn. ss
Charles B. Bowlby, from 1893 until
recently president of the Boston
Clothing company of St Paul, is dead,
aged f1fty-four. 3s.g
Governor Lopez of Iloilo, Philippine
Islands, has been shot and seriously
wounded by disappointed politician.
It is not believed that the wound will
prove fatal.
John Mitchell, president of the Unit
ed Mine Workers of America. has ar.
rived at Excelsior Springs, Mo-, for his
health and according to present plans
will remain about three weeks.
According to the annual report Of
Port Collector Mills Superior dis
tanced all other ports in the world In
point Of coal receipts. The total
amount Of coal received in 1907 was
5.095.446 tons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Triplets, boy and two girls, were
born at Ell Paso, Tex, to Mr.. and Mrs.
N. H. Butterbaugh. The father is a
railroad engineer.
Henry D. Clark, an old time theat-
rical manager, is dead at his home in
Kansas City Of acute gastritis and
bronchial pneumonia.
Simeon P. Folsom, aged lightweight
years, a resident of St. Paul for sixty
years, is dead. He was prominently
identified with the early history of
railroad building in Minnesota.
Rolla X. Bryan of Lansing, Mich,
who claimed to be cousin of w. J.
Bryan, is dead at Washington. He
was about sixty-five years of age and
had brother in Chicago.
Colonel M. NJ. Murdoch, editor of
the Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, is weaker.
1t Is now almost impossible to arouse
him to consciousness. The lower
part of his body has become para
lyzed.
In spite Of the recent financial
furry Colorado Springs has, within
the last twenty days, raised a total Of
$137,O8 to complete a 100000 endow-
ment fund for Colorado college (non-
sectarian) of Colorado Springs.
It is considered probable that Mai
ire Cruppi, who represented the
Countess Of Castellane in her recent
divorce proceedings, will be appointed
minister Of justice in succession to
M. Guyot-Dessaigne, who died Tues.
day.
Rev. William N. Page, the Oldest
Presbyterian minister in Leaven-
worth, Kan, is dead, aged seventy
two years. At the recent Los An
geles general assembly of his church
Rev. Page was elected vice mod
orator.
Unofficial figures Of the amount Of
building done in St. Paul during 1907
as given by the permits issued by the
building inspector show total of
$8,057,981 put into permanent improve
ments during the year. This Is de-
crease of 100000 over the building
total for 1906
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
LARGE DEFICIT SHOWN.
Government Receipts for December
&,5N, Isl Less Than 1906.
INCREASE IN EXPENDITURES
Expenses Larger by $685. ,414, Max.
Ing Total Loss for the Month Of
Nearly Eighteen Miliions-No Mate
rial lnlnroxennenti il asst EeM laxa

rial Improvement in Last Few Days.
Washington, Jan. The forth.
coming report of the government re-
ceipts and expenditures for December
will show a decrease in the receipts,
as compared with December last year.
of $8,b29,1 and an increase in ex-
penditures Of $9,381 ,414, making the
net loss for the month $17,910,566.
The largest decrease in the receipts is
from customs, where the loss is &c.
89s,959. Internal revenue shows de-
crease of $2,76S,645 and miscellaneous
receipts an increase of $1,135,452. The
several items of expenditure show an
increase in civil and miscellaneous of
S3,500000; in war an, increase of ST.
100000; in navy an increase of nearly
$4,000, 900. For pensions there was an
increase of $2,400,0o0 For public
works the expenditures for the month
were nearly double those for Deem
Der, 1906, the increase being from
$4,S43,711 to $S,S99,O0O. The receipts
and expenditures during the last few
days of the present month do not
show any material improvement when
compared with those for the earlier
days in the month. ss.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
How to Avoid Pneumonia.

You can avoid pneumonia and
other serious results from cold
by taking Foley's Aoney and Tar.
1t stops the cough and expels the
cold from the system as it is mildly
laxative. Refuse any but the gen
uine in the yellow package. E.
A. Barker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
Simple Remedy for La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous
as they frequently develop into
pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar
not only stops the cough but heals
and strengthens the lungs so that no
serious results need be feared. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no harmful drugs and is in a
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
E. A. Barker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
An Insidious Danger.

One of the worst features OF kid
ney trouble is that it is an insid-
ious disease and before the victim
realizes his danger he may have a
fatal malady. Take Foley's Kid
ney Cure at the first sigh of trouble
as it corrects irregularities and
prevents Bright's disease and dla
betes. E. A. Barker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
Beer Flows in Streets

Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. IL
Twenty-three hundred barrels of beer,
valued at $17,500, belonging to local
brewery, were poured into the sewers
by United States Internal Revenue
Collector Charles Howard. The brew
was completed after Oklahoma be-
came state. The state authorities
would not permit it's sale and ship
ment from the state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
M. B. A. Will Install Officers.

The Bemidji Lodge M. B. A. will
install their officers for the ensuing
year at the meeting to be held Sat
urday evening. In addition to the
installation ceremonies, it is ex.
pected that class of twenty candi
dates will be initiated into the mys
teries of the order. .-~ .rs.-~ s
All members of the order and
their families are urged to be pres
ent at the meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
Troops Fire on Peasants.

Kishinev, Jan. There was a col
lision at the village of Derenevo be-
tween peasants and a detachment of
the guards who accompany the local
tax collectors. One Of the guards was
wounded, whereupon his comrades
fired volley at the peasants, killing
four Of them and wounding others.
Troops have been sent to the village.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
AT EXPENSE OF 100000
Rubonic Plague Practically Eradicated
at San Francisco.

~ val
San Francisco, Jan. With only
seven cases of plague reported during
the month of December and but three
cases remaining under treatment at
the tsolating hospital bubonic plague
in San Francisco is almost eradicated
as result of the vigorous sanitary
campaign conducted the past four
months by the United States marine
hospital service and the local health
authorities. =,
Over 100000 has been expended in
the campaign of sanitation and it is
estimated that approximately 100000
rats have been destroyed in four
months. ...-.:-.g.
The total number of cases reported
to date are 1876, deaths 70, cured 60,
remaining under treatment 3, suspect
ed cases IS.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
Urges Alliance With GERMANY.

Chicago, Jan. After declaring
that his speech did not officially re-
fleet the views Of either President
Roosevelt or the German emperor Pro
lessor John w. Burgess, first Roose-
welt exchange professor to Germany,
made strong plea for close often
s1ve and defensive alliance between
the United States and Germany In an
address to the Germanic society of
Chicago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
FULL FORCE TO REMAIN.
No Reduction in Number of Troops at
GoldfieId, .~-

Washington, Jan. The war de-
partment has been In correspondence
by telegraph with General Funston in
San Francisco relative to the DISPOSE
ton of the troops at Goldfield in con-
formity with the expressed intention
of the president to maintain the force
there pending the meeting of the leg
islature Of Nevada. General Funston
contemplated a reduction in the num-
Der of troops at the mining camp, but
the war department has decided to
retain there all of the present force,
numbering 2S3 men. -. o..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
Forty Cars Are Ditched.

Helena, Mont, Jan. One of the
most spectacular wrecks in the his
tory of the Northern Pacific occurred
just west of here when an eastbound
freight, running extra, got beyond con-
troll of the engineer because of failure
of the airbrakes to work and resulted
in the ditching of forty loaded cars
Three brakemen were injured, two of
them rather seriously.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
AIIeqe Scarcity of Help.

Millville, N. j., Jan. Three thou
sand glass bottle blowers have re-
turned to work in the large glass
plants here after a shutdown of ten
days. The companies say they are
rushed with orders. Their only pres
ent difficulty is in securing enough
holm ---Ns.--
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05
Conductor Mnv Lose Leg.

Waterbury, Nov i--Conductor Eld- -edge Scott employed by the Connec- lieut. company, who was injured in a Fear-end collision between a flat car Rnd passenger car on the Woodhury trolley line Tuesday, Is at the Water bury hospital suffering from injuries Fhica may result in death, His right leg has been amputated below the knee, and he also sustained a rrac- |ured skull and other wounds to the bead Amputation of the mans leg |yas decided on ast night hy Dr. Bar Der and Dr. Castle who decided that |t had been too badly crushed to he aved. samuel c Harvey, Yale Itudent on his way home to vote, was The only other person injured Mir. Harvey was badly bruised and his light ankle was wrenched.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05
PAPER STRIKERS GIVE IN
Decide to Accept Reduction of Wages
 Offered by Trust Min.

Glens Falls, N. Y, Nov. 4-The pa- permarkers employed in the Interna- tional Paper company's plant at Fort Edward who went out on strike Au- gust because the company proposed per cent. reduction in wages, held meeting tonight and decided. 1t is announced, to accept the reduction. It is reported that similar action was taken In other places where mills are located. The local Papermakers' union held meeting tonight, but the of- fcials declare that no action was taken regarding the company's offer to take the men back as a union If they would accept the cut. The local union unanimously rejected the proposal last month The local officials of the com pany issued statement tonight de- nying the report to the effect that tho company was negotiating with Presi- dent Carey of the Papermakers' union to effect settlement of the strike.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05
NEWS OF THE STATE
Boomerang Effect of Voting Machines Felt in City of
 Bridgeport,
HELD FOR SUPERIOR COURT
Academy Robbed at Baltlc-Conduc- tor May Lose Lcg-Now
 Major Mahl.

Bridgeport Nov 4 The boomerang effect of the voting machines yesterday upon inc democrats In general and in particular upon tho very ones most ace tive in their purchase was widely ds, cussed about tho city to-day For weeks inc democrats had been batting Themselves on the back ror what they lhad believed to be a decided advan- tago ~ them In the use of the mn- chimes which put down and out AIder- | |mcn Morrissey and Brock, Henry E lShannon, Lawrence J, Gll and caused |City Sherid Russell to lose hie own ! district
 These politicians were foremost in saddling q debt of s20,0OO on the city for the machines It was at their sug- restion that the democratic majority In the last common council bonded the kitty for machines to satisfy a selfish feeling that the machines would act 10 the dotriment of the republican party and tho boomerang is their duo,
 The democrats through their party organ declared that the election would more completely voice the sentiments of the people than ever before and made the charge that the republicans
 did not want the machines because
 hey would prevent vote buying How aceuratolv tho machines represented
 Inc will of tho people and how much
 ruth there was in vote buying Is de- termned by the result
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05

ried him through the gates on their shoulders. while they sang Good Bye. Melbourne Town" and other kindred songs.
 The fleet left at 8 a, m. on Saturday, September 5. Its departure was seen by very few people for the morning, foggy and cloudy. would not permit a sight of the ships except to those who could get quite near.
 The warships were open for inspec- ton each afternoon, and were packed with people. Persons owning boats of any sort made fortunes that week. One man, with small vessel, is said 10 have made f500 (about s2,400), and another, wanting to go over him self thought he would try and get a few passengers as well. He came back that evening with 1T (about s3D in his pocket.
 Unfortunately the visit was not without serious mishaps Two sailors, Arthur Decker and Michael Michael son. were killed by trains, and a coll lision took place near the Connecticut between the II. s. Ajax and the local excursion steamer Seura, resulting in serious damage to both.
 Admiral Sperry led the strenuous life while at Melbourne. He was wanted everywhere at once, especially at dinners, which led him to make the following remark: "The welcome has been so generous, so profuse, that l am compelled 10 believe that the au- thorlties of this state nave forgotten the indlvsibillty Of a human being, and the limited cubic capacity of a human stomach" All his speeches were in the happiest vein and con- tained many and flatterlng allusions to Australia and the warmth of the well come accorded to all ranks on the fleet FLORENCE WURTS.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05
TAFT TO BE ABbEsT PRESIDENT

Toklo, Nov. 4.--'rhe Japanese news papers all contained editorials com mcnting upon the results of the elec- ton in the United States, The Ko- Running, which fig credited with rep- rescnting the views of Premier Katsu- ra says; The world must be congrat- ulated on the election of MT Taft who. because of his worldwide ex- perience will probably prove 10 be the ablest president America ever elected. "
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lis Now Major NIahl.

Hartford, Nov 4-There was a large and enthusiastic attendance al the ad' jourued annual meeting of the First company, Governors Foot Guard Vet eran corps, Tuesday evening, in the parlor at the armory A number of new members were voted in. Election rouu. were received during the even Ing, which were listened to with much interest Edward Mahl was elected major for the ensuing year
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05
Academy Robbed.

ed He was taken to the New Haven Jail to await trial.
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Held for Superior Court.

Naugatuck, Nov i.-Aurelia Nor. 1ati, powerfully built Italian, who
 as several times resisted an officer ind made a number of attempts to es. .ape, was to-day bound over to tho nperior court under 5000 bail. Nor. hatl was arrested a few days ago on he technical charge of breach of the leace and with resisting an officer
 to-day, while having his wounds lressed, he asked for drink of wa Dr. and as 1t was being gotten he pade dash to escape. quite a lively
 hase ensuing before he was captur.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05

Baltic, Nov Some time during last night burglars pr,od up g wIndo" at the Academy Of the Holy Family here with an iron bar and thoroughly ransacked the building About S25o m cash was taken but a considerable amount of jewelry was not touched Discovery Of the robbery was made by a teacher this morning There is no clue Co the burglars
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05
Miss Florence Wurts Writes of Enthusiastic Reception Ac- corded Admiral Sperry
 at Melbourne.
PRINCES VISIT SURPASSED
Thousands Watched Parade of Sailors ---ShOwcred Gifts on Americans In Great International
 Event.

Miss Florence Wurts, daughter of w. l.. R. Wurt2 of the class of 1878, academic department of Yale, has written the following account of the visit of the American fleet to Austra-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-05
AEROPnANE CUTS UP.

Charters, France, Nov 4--M. Bleriot the French aeroplanist had a narrow escape from serious Injury to-day wher his machine capsiZed and was wrecked Bleriot jumped out and escaped be- ing caught in the wreck He was only slightly bruised,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
Worth on Tailor-Made Gowns.

Worth. the great French dressmaker
does not approve of tailor-made gowns. In
his fascinating articles now appearing in
Harper's Bazaar. he says. among other
things:
In the morning we will admit the suita-
bility OF a tailor-made gown, worn with
blouse of excessive neatness. Such a gown
the American. wears at breakfast. in that
respect differing from the Frenchwoman,
who takes ner chocolate alone in the Sc
clusion Of ti... boudoir. clad in a muslin
or cashmere peignoir. But suppos.ng there
is wedding. a charity bazaar. or a lunch
con party to be attended; drive en- au-
tomobile: a shoot or ride? Each occa-
sion will determine the choice Of attire
Yet there are women who will go in
tailor-made attire to an afternoon recep-
ton. or to that smartest of affairs in the
eyes o. the Frenchwoman a wedding EX
cuses of great number and variety the
defaulter will find for herself. if question
ed. She will say. This is my new frock,'
or, 1 haven't anything else fit to 60 in
or again. The day was dull or. The
tailor-made is my choice. you know: l
never wear anything else All poor ex-
cuses. madame. not to be tolerated in
any grade of society,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
LAST RITES OVER DEAD
TRIBUTES PAID TO WASHING
TONS OLDEST RESIDENT.

Funeral services over the remains of
Dr. William NJ Starr. the Oldest resident
of the Capital city, who died Saturday,
were held at the undertaking establish
ment of Yoakley & Jenkins. 9O3 II street
northwest. at 10 o'clock today. Rev. r.
L. Wright. pastor of Mckendree Meth
Odist Episcopal Church. conducted the
services. and a large delegation from the
Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of
the District of Columbia was in attend
ance.
The casket. which was draped with a
large American flag, bore a silver plate
with the inscription: "Dr. William NJ.
Starr. October II. 1907; January 15 1908 -
badge of the Association of the Oldest
emblem of the stars and bars of the
southern Confederacy of the civil var
period. was pinned upon the lapel of the
coat of the deceased.
The remains will be taken to Grand
Rapids: Mich. over the Pennsylvania
railroad late this afternoon. William
Hull. nephew of the deceased, will ac-
company the body. Upon the arrival of
the remains in Grand Rapids services will
be held i'll the United Brethren Church.
Interment will be in the cemetery at
Grand Rapids.
About the emblem of the confederacy,
which was pinned to the lapel of the coat
of the deceased physician, it is stated, is
entwined the story of friendship of a
number. of years between Dr. Starr and
William l.. Walter. another aged resident
of the Capital city who resides at 41S F
street northwest Several years ago. 1t is
stated, the two made an agreement that
in the event of the death of either the
flag which the deceased had supported
during the civil war should be pinned by
the survivor upon his coat. DR.. Starr was
a soldier of the Confederacy and Mr.. Wal
ter followed the Stars and Stripes.
When the death of DR.. Starr was an
nounced his friend was at loss to OBJ
tain a small Confederate banner. He con-
suited Capt f. f. Ruff1n. who served
under Gen. Beauregard, and later obtained
a miniature copy of the conquered ban
ner" which was pinned upon the lapel Of
the former soldier of the southland as he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18

the services. The interment was in
Bethel cemetery. The palbearers were
Fl. K. Field Kemp Lambeth. Peter Har-
rington. c. B. Marshall. Claude l.. Picken
and r. L. Stultz.
The following cases were disposed of in
the police court today: John Washington
and Richard Dorsey. both colored.
charged with disorderly conduct and
fighting. forfeited S. collateral each;
Thomas Buckley and William Allen.
charged with a similar offense. forfeited
81 collateral each: Frank Corbin. Jose
phine COrbin and Bertha Williams. all
colored. charged with disorderly conduct
and fighting. Frank Corbin being &C.
quilted and the others fined S. each.
Election Of Directors.
The stockholders of the Cairo Apart
ment House Company. at their annual
meeting yesterday afternoon. elected the
following directors: r. G. Schneider. NJ.
o. Schneider. C. B. Rheem. W. A. Eas-
terday and A. NJ. Schneider.
At meeting of the Patent Fin Hot
Water Heating Company yesterday aft
ernoon it was decided to change the name
of the corporation to Ofte Radiator Com
pany and to raise the authorized maxi
mum capital stock from $4,000 to $500
Co.,
Thieves at an early hour this morning
entered the saloon of George Finch.
southeast corner of Royal and Oronoco
streets. and took from a cash drawer be-
tween $40 and $50 in currency. The rob-
berry was reported to the police today. 1t
is believed by the police that entrance
was effected through side window.
which had probably been left open after
the place was closed or that the robber
either had key to the premises or re-
manned in the building after it was
closed. One window light was broken.
Brief Mention.
The Retail Merchants Association last
evening held its third annual banquet at
the Opera House cafe.
a special meeting of the Old Dominion
Boat Club was held last evening. it being
decided to employ coach for the coming
season. e
THE Renaissance Of Art" was the sub
ject of an address last evening in Christ
Church Parish Hall by Angus Crawford
of the Episcopal High School. under the
auspices of the Cameron Club. The lee
ture was illustrated by stereoptican
views.
The E!ks' indoor carnival was opened
last evening in Armory Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-18
HARRY A. McARDLE DEAD.
Artist and Historian Whose Name
Is Famous.

Word has been received here Of the
death of Harry Arthur McArdle. artist
and historian. at his home. All South Pin
to street, San Antonio. Tex. February
49, Mr. McArd!e was born near Belfast.
Ireland, June 12, 1884. While very young
he was left an orphan and when eleven
years old went to Baltimore with rela-
tive. He attended Peabody Institute.
graduating with highest honors shortly
before the civil war.
At the opening Of hostilities in 1861 he
went to Richmond. Va. where he enlisted
in the engineering corps under Gen. Rob-
ert e. Lee. Following the surrender he
went to Texas, where he made his home,
and shortly thereafter. lille his mind and
heart were still inspired by the recollec-
ton of the south's fierce struggle and the
devotion Of Gen. Lee to her cause. he
painted the thrilling historical battle
scene entitled Lee at the Wilderness"
This painting. acknowledged to he his
masterpiece. was destroyed by fire in the
burning of the old capitol building Of
Texas in 1881. 1t was regarded as a truth
full story on canvas, this painting, and