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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
RULING OF POSTOFFICE
DEPARTMENT ON CONTESTS
Newspapers Containing Guessing Con-
test Ads Are Not Allowed the
, r,,, 49,. '.'.
Use of Mails.

During the past year, the Pho
neer had turned down" several
advertisements, wherein the parties
requesting the ads" have desired
to advertise some guessing contest
or free-gitt enterprise. The refusal
of the advertising vexed some of
our friends, and they possibly
thought we did not desire their
business.
In order that all may know the
law relative to the publishing of
lottery NATTER" we reproduce the
following, taken from recent issue
of the American Press:
During the past year or two many
of the publishers of weekly news
papers in South Dakota as we'll as
other states, says Sioux Falls spec
ial to the Sioux City (Ia.) Journal,
have grown somewhat careless in re-
gard to printing advertisements or
articles concerning the giving away
of prizes by business men, church
societies or other bodies as the result
of guessing contests.
Unwittingly the newspapers allud-
ed to have assisted in breaking the
postal laws prohibiting the circula-
ton through the mails of lottery
schemes. "A few days ago Post
master Dobson of Alexandria, S. D.,
had his attention called to weekly
newspaper which contained articles
in reference to guessing contests, the
holder of the lucky number and
other similar propositions, and to
definitely determine whether or not
these came under the government
definition of a lottery scheme he
sent copy of one of the ADVERTISE
ments to the department at Wash
ington and requested an opinion as
to whether the paper containing the
advertisement was entitled to mail
ing privileges.
Postmaster Dobson now has
received reply from the postohice
department officials, whose ruling is
in substance to the effect that to all
intents and purposes the ADVERTISE
ment was exploiting lottery scheme
and that the newspapers publishing
the same or similar advertisements
were not entitled to mailing privi-
leges under the postal laws of the
United States.
In view of this ruling, newspaper
publishers will exercise more care in
future and not publish anything
concerning guessing contests or any
other proposition wherin there is the
slightest suspicion of lottery
chance scheme"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
STATE Superintendent
RECOMMENDS thermometer
Necessary to Furnish Results of Tests
to Obtain State Aid After
This Year.

w. B. Stewart, superintendent of
schools of Beltrami county, has re-
ceived letter from J.. w. Olsen,
state superintendent of schools, in
which the latter states that it will
probably be necessary for the pub
lie schools to install an anemome-
ter for the purpose of testing the
ventilations of the schools.
The letter, which will be pre-
sented to the board of county COM
missioners, is as follows:
Department of Public Instruction,
st. Paul, MINI.
Jan. 8, 1908.
Dear Sir All who have given
the matter thought agree it is exceed
ingly important that the pupils of
our public schools be supplied with
plenty of fresh air, heated properly,
and distributed through all parts of
the room without causing dangerous
draughts.
A. Every county superintendent
should provide himself with an ane-
mometer, that he may measure scien-
tifcally and exactly the amount of
fresh air admitted, and of foul air
omitted, by the heating and venti-
lating apparatus of each school room,
and be able to give the school board
accurate data for determining it's
efficiency or defects. The cost of
such an instrument should be allowed
by the county commissioners for it
constitutes just as valid a claim
against the county as the stationery
and postage of the county superin-
tendent.
After this year, applications for
state aid will require county superin-
tendents to furnish results of COM
plete thermometer tests in each
instance.
Yours very truly,
J. w. Olsen,
Superintendent"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Great Lockout Is Averted.

Manchester, Eng, jan 25.-There
will be no lockout of the Manchester
cotton operatives. Lengthy negotia-
lions between the cotton mill workers
and their employers resulted in the
capitalization of the workers The en-
ployers insisted upon the acceptance
of their terms and to these the men
agreed. This understanding averts at
the eleventh hour the great lockout.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Aid for CHICAGO UNEMPLOYED.

Chicago, Jan. Is. Plans to raise
fund of 100000 for the relief of the
unemployed of Chicago were made at
a meeting of twenty four of the most
prominent men of the city at the
Grand Pacific hotel. Practically every
industry in the city was represented,
as well as all the large clubs, COM
mercial organizations and charitable
associations. .--~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
FRONT OF BANK WRECKED
Bomb Hurled at New York Italian
Institution.

New York, Jan. 25.-An exploding
bomb wrecked the front of an Italian
bank building on Elizabeth street,
briefly exposing $4,000 in silver and
gold which the bankers, Pasquale A.
Patti & Son, had piled in the windows
as ocular proof of their ability to pay
depositors on demand
The junior partner, Salvador Patti,
who was ON guard inside, was cut by
the glass that crashed in upon him,
but stuck by his charge and soon had
the money stored away in the vaults.
The score of clerks had left the
place some hours before and the ex-
plosion injured none but the younger
Patti.
The bomb throwers, who were not
seen by the banker, were quickly lost
IN the crowd of several thousand ex-
cited Italians who gathered about the
wreck
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Bishop Morrison Here Feb. 9.

Archdeacon Parshall, in charge
of the Episcopalian congregations in
this district, wishes the Pioneer to
announce that Bishop Morrison of
Duluth will be in BemidJi February
9th, at 1890 a. M, and will preside
at services to be held at that hour.
Bishop Morrison will deliver a ser.
mon and ohiCiate at the communion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
BLIZZARD IN THE EAST
Severe Snow Storm RACES Along
the Atlantic Coast.
GREAT SUFFERING IN GOTHAM
The Unemployed, the Homeless and
the Poorer Glasses Caught Umpire
pared and Hundreds Are Compelled
to Beg for Shelter.

pared and Hundreds Are Compelled
to Beg for Shelter. 81
zard is raging here The city streets
are piled deep in places with drifts
and street car traffic and the move
ment of ferryboats and other harbor
and river craft is badly hampered.
The steam roads also are seriously
delayed. More than nine inches of
snow has fallen and there appears to
be no immediate prospect of a cessa-
ton.
Coming suddenly on the heels of a
long period Of unusually warm
weather the storm caught the unem-
ployed, the homeless and the poorer
people of the East Side totally UMPIRE
pared. Many who have in the warmer
weather found shelter in wagons
yarded for the night were driven out
and there was a rush of the homeless
to the city lodging houses and charita-
bic institutions to beg for shelter For
the first time this winter the city lodg-
ing house was overcroWded and the
covered pier of the charities depart
nent at the foot of East Twenty
sixth street was turned into an emer-
gency lodging house. Many applica-
lions for shelter were received at the
various police stations.
The work of removing the snow was
begun early and many hundreds Of
men who were in sad need of employ
nlent were given work clearing the
streets.
The body of man about whom
nothing is known except that his name
was James Smith was found under a
stOop in East Twentythird street. He
had crept under the stoop to seek pro-
lection from the storm and had frozen
to death.
Marine observers report the storm
to be particularly severe off the coast
At Sandy Hook a northwest gale was
blowing and the sWirling snow re-
stricted observation and made naviga-
ton extremely hazardous.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Public Schools to Be Closed.

Pittsbnrg, Jan. 25.-Four public
schools are about to be closed because
of the epidemic of measles. Already
this month 1903 cases of measles
have been reported from all parts of
the consolidated city. Since the cpl.
demic began few weeks ago there
have. been 1898 cases.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Wage Reduction at Homestead,

Pittsburg, Jan. 25.-Rumors circu-
lated in Homestead are to the effect
that orders have been received from
New York that a wage reduction of
from 10 TO 80 per cent, affecting the
entire Homestead steel works, is
scheduled for Feb. 1. All the depart
ments of the big mills will resume
work Sunday evening. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25

to be Intact. although It win be al
most impossible to ascertain definitely
until the vaults have cooled suf1 cient-
~ for an examination to be made. One
OF the most valuable libraries In the
state, the Greenleaf law collection,
was completely destroyed, with loss
estimated at $4,000
The blaze originated in the city
electricians office and was caused by
crossed wires and this made it i'm
possible to ring call for the fire de-
partment in any of the boxes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Good Residence for Sale.

c. c. Woodward is offering for
sale his residence property on Be-
midi avenue, between Fourth and
Fifth streets. This place is one of
the most modern in the city, we'll
built and good property for one
looking for modern home with all
conveniences,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
WAGES WAR ON TERR0RISTS
New Governor of Odessa Begins Task
With Enerqy.

Odessa, Jan. 25.-General Tomalt-
chef, who has been made governor
general of Odessa in succession to
General Reuffal, has inaugurated his
regime with determination to fight
the revolutionists of Odessa with en-
ergy. The police discovered bomb
in a public tea room. The. place was
cleared and closed, the bomb left
where it was and the new governor
general notified. He gave orders that
the bomb be exploded where it was
found. This was done, with the result
that the house where the tea room
was located was totally destroyed.
General Tomaltcheff announces that
this method of fighting the revolution
lists will be continued.
The new governor general came
here from the Caucasus, where he
held the post of governor
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Work for the UNEMPLOYED.

Pittsburg, Jan. 25.-In an effort to
give work to the unemployed the
Pittsburg Railway company has adopt
ed new rule providing that all reg.
ular motormen and conductors shall
lay of two days q week in order tt
help hundreds of idle men. At New
castle, Pa, over 400 glass workers are
considering q plan to operate Z fac
tory upon cooperative basis
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Drives Engine Through Crowd.

Baku, Transcaucasia, Jan. 25.-In
consequence of the accidental killing
of some laborers by locomotive at
suburban station of the railroad here
a mob of comrades Of -the victims sur
rounded the engine and attempted to
lynch the engineer. To escape the
fury of the excited workmen the en-
gineer opened the throttle of the loco
motive and dashed through the crowd,
killing six men and injuring many
others.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Railroad Traffic Is CrippIed,

Philadelphia, Jan. 25.-In Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey and Delaware snow
has reached a depth of six inches and
the prospects are that the storm will
continue for some time. A high wind
prevails and the snow is badly drift
ed. The storm is worse in New Jer-
sey, where railroad traffic is badly
crippled.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
FIRE LOSS 100000
City and County Building at
Portland, Me-, Destroyed.
MANY LIVES ENDANGERED
At Time of Conflagration Seven Hun
dred Persons Were Attending
Located in the Structure.

Located in the Structure.
Portland, Me-, Jan. PA fire which
caused property damage of $1,0O0,-
900 destroyed the city hall and police
buildings and endangered the lives of
more than 700 persons. Although
known as city hall the building was
divided between city and county
Offices, while the police building shell
tered the supreme, judicial and munic-
fpal courts in addition to the police
department.
The fire was the worst in the state
since the great Portland conflagration
Of 1865, when the citys business and
residential sections were almost COM
pletely wiped out
That there were no fatalities is re.
markable, as there were more than
700 persons attending the Western
Maine Knights of Pythias jubilee gath.
cred in the auditorium of the city hall
when the flames were discovered.
Only few persons were hurt, Chief
Engineer Melville Eldridge being the
only one known to be seriously in
jured and he was able to direct the
light against the flames throughout,
being supported by two assistants.
The financial loss Is estimated at
$1,eO0,oO0, but this sum will not cover
the loss of the papers and documents
In the registry OF deeds, where every
thing was destroyed. Other city de-
partments were swept clear of every
thing by the flames, with the excep.
ton of the city clerks and the city
treasurer's Offices. The money and
securities in the latter are believed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Alleged Conspirator Escapes.

London, Jan. pa dispatch has
been received here from Lisbon say
ing that DR.. Farmano Lopez, who was
connected with the recent conspiracy
to blow up Premier Franco with a
bomb, made a daring escape from the
San Julia prison. strong fortress at
the mouth of the Tagus river. ..- #
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
New England States Affected,

Boston, Jan. 25.-Southeastern New
England is experiencing a northeast
snow storm. 1t was the first snow Of
any amount, that has fallen in this
section since Dec IA. The storm de-
layed railroad and street car traffic. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
Suspected Murderer surrenders.

Chicago, Jan. Backward MCGEE,
who is suspected of the murder of his
wife, Katherine Cartwright MCGEE,
has surrendered himself to the police.
He refused to talk about the death of
his wife and would neither confess
nor deny that he had killed her.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
REBELS GET ANOTHER. TOWN
Occupy Port de Paix, Not Far From
Cape Haytien.

Cape Hayden.
Port all Prince, Hayti, Jan. 25.-The
revolutionists have taken possession
OF the town of Port de Paix, thirty five
miles west Of Cape Haytien.
An English and French cruiser are
expected on the coast shortly. They
WILL give protection to British and
French interests.
Charles Mot, the American cons ular
agent at st. Marc, has been removed
from Office by the American legation
because of his completely with the
rebels. Mott is a Haytian.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
DIES OF PNEUMONIA.
Chicago Attorney Recently Target for
Woman's Pistol.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Samuel R. Ha-
mill of Terre Haute, Ind, one Of the
counsel for John r. Walsh in the
bankers recent trial and at whom
Mrs. Beatrice Metcalf fired several
shots as he was leaving the court
room, is dead at the Auditorium hotel
of pneumonia.
Mr.. Hamill had been ill for several
days and his condition, although crit.
ical. was not considered hopeless.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
MOSTLY SECOND CLASS MEN
Harvard Professor Would Kill Off Ma
jority of Our Educators.

Chicago, Jan. 25.In an address to
the Gernanistic society of Chicago
Professor Hugo Muensterberg of Har-
ward university declared that Amer
lean universities would be better off
II tWo-thirds of the professors were
killed. He said:
There seems to be something
weak and mollyapddle about our whole
academic system. In our highest in
stitutions of learning we find, with a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25

WANTED: An ali.around black
smith and wood worker. No
boozer" need apply. A. B. Pal
mer, Solway, MINI,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25

HELP WANTED,

WANTED FOR u. S. ARMY: Able
bodied unmarried men, between
ages of 21 and IS; citizens of
United States, of good character
and temperate habits, who can
speak, read, and write English
For information apply to Recruit
ing Officer, Miles Block, Bemidji
MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25

FOR SALE: At Mcintosh; So
horsepower steam engine. Address
Anton Jensen, Mcintosh.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of a
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25

FOR SALE-House and lot, cheap.
Inquire of John Washburn, 6O7
Irwin avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25

FOR RENT-Six room cottage, o13
Bemidji Ave. H. A. Miles.
Phone 8.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-25
EOR RENI.

FOR RENT-A Groom fiat and
5-room flat, steam heat and electric
light, in Brinkman Hotel Annex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
HUNTSVILLE FAIR OPENS.
Event of Opening Day Is Riding Tour
 nament By Ten Knights.

Huntsville, October S.-(Special )-The gates of the second annual Tennessee Val ley fair were opened to the public Tues day afternoon, and the event of the day was the riding tournament in which 10 knights contested for honors. The score was as follows, out of possible 15: Joe Ed Rise F, Volley Pruitt g, Leslie Cum mnigs F. Sam Morris A. Will Jordan IA, John Hampton, Jr., IA, John Stewart s, Theodore Boiling 13, Joe Taylor 8, Al Reeves IA. Messrs. Morris, Hampton and Reeves ran two tilts each to decide the winners, and the result was as follows: Morris 8, Hampton 10 Reeves g. MT. Hampton was adjudged the winner of first honor, Reeves second and Morris third. Maj. J. M. Robinson was marshall The coronation of the queen occurred in the Elks' theatre Tuesday night. Miss Aline Watkins of Meridianville was chosen as queen Miss Mary Taylor maid of honor and Miss Adams second maid of honor The coronation exercises were beautiful and appropriate, the address of the oc- casion being delivered by Zack l. Drake Immediately after the coronation a grand ball was rendered the queen in the Hunts- vile hotel. Seventy-five couples were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Wedding at Columbus.

Columbus, Miss, October S-(SpeciaL J. The wedding of Miss Lizette Nelson of Columbus and Dr. Rufus M. Sandifer of Greenwood was solemnized last night at the First Presbyterian church. The dec- orations were very profuse and one of the largest crowds of the season were present for the celebration. The popu- larity of the bride in Columbus and the prominence of the family added additional interest to the event The wedding party was numerous and included: Mrs. Ce- belle Wood of Clarksville, Va, a sister of the bride, who acted as matron of honor; John Tyson of Greenwood, best man; Miss Bettie Aldridge of Greenwood Miss Eunice Branch of Searcy, Ark; Miss Grey Irion and Miss Cornelia Hudson of Columbus, bridesmaids. The grooms- men were w. M. Wilmington, Orman Kimbrough and J. D. Duncan of Green wood and A. E. Love of Columbus. The ushers were Charles Hopkins Wylie C. Banks, Frank C. owen and John Bruce Nelson of Columbus Following the we'd ding ceremony at o'clock a reception was held at the Nelson home on Third avenue, north, until midnight MT. and Mrs Sandifer left at 12:30 for New Or leans and other points. They will return to Greenwood about October 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
WALKER COUNTY
 IS FULL OF FOXES
A BILL OF INJUNCTION IS FILED AGAINST PAYMENT OF BILLS TO B. c. BYNUM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AT JASPER.

Jasper, October S-(Specal)-The woods of Walker county are full of foxes this season, there are many 1eet-footed horses, fine hunting dogs and willing young men who propose to chase the Key nards for winter pastime and manly sport.
 A bill of injunction was filed in the chancery division of the law and equity court which seeks to enjoin the payment to the B. C. Bynum Construction com pany of claims aggregating about $1s,000 for alleged extras on tne new court house.
 The bill was filed by A. F. Fite as attorney for T. L. Long, J. H. Hayes and C. D. Long, complainants. and it makes the probate judge. and each member of the court of county commissioners de- fendants.
 It is alleged in the bill that the pay ment of the said $1S,O00 is for extras and that the claims have never been audited bv the county auditor. and should the money be paid it would be a violation of the contract the county has with the said construction company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
BULLOCK COUNTY
 FAIR IS A SUCCESS
Open Air Horse Show Is the Feature of the First Day-Prizes
 Awarded.

Union Springs. October s.-tSpecial.)- l. The first Bullock county fair opened here yesterday with very large attendance. The exhibits of stock. poultry. and swine are all far above the average and the exhibits are much more extensive than many believed would be possible to get Up in the county
 The open air horse show was the fea- ture of the morning. prizes awarded as follows:
 Class No. 1--Light Harness Horses: First prize, R. R. Martin; second prize, A. N Kelar; driven by Miss. Lucille Singleton: third prize. C. R. Russell Class No. 2-Gaited Saddle Horses: First prize, T. S. Frazer; second prize c. W. Troy; third prize. NJ. N. Eley.
 Class No. 3--Lady Driverss First prize, Mrs. C. W. Tway second prize, Miss Lucy Randle; third prize, Miss Adna Eley.
 Lady Riders-F'irst prize. Miss Lucille Singleton; second prize Miss Bessie Wright: third prize. Miss Gussie Lenton.
 Class No. 4--Combination Pony: Master Marbury Rainer.
 Afternoon races:
 First Event-Free for all trot: Winner, General 1to" owned by Bullock County Stock company
 Second Event-Trot: Winner, Shack owned by J. M. Morgan.
 Third Event-Running Race: Horse owned by M N Eley
 Fourth Event-Trot: Winner owned by P. P. Jordan.
 Foot Race-winner, Joseph Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
RACING AT FAIR.
Results and Awards In Some of the
 Contests.

 Huntsville October s.-(Special )-Racing began at the Tennessee valley fair yes terday afternoon. The card was as fol- lows:
 Gentlemen's road race, trotting one mile, three heats, purse s100, won by Operators time, 2:55. Running race, five-eighth of mile, purse s1OO, won by Lida Ginter, Mira D. second and Glenn B. third.
 Running race, 3 years and up, three fourths of a mile, purse $loo, won by Silver Horn, Alice Nix second, Ada Rice third; time, l:20 2-5.
 The first of the series of horse shows was held last night and there was a good list of competitors for prizes T. B. Hays of Lynchburg won the loving cup, and the winner of first honor in tn } runabout driven by ladies was Mrs Shelly Lawler.
 Awards were made in the live stock ie partment as follows
 Fllly cold, under 1 year. awarded to Jim Fisk of Meridianville.
 Colt l year old. regardless of sex, to Jim Fisk of Meridianvlle.
 Mare years old and over, to k. NJ. Harper.
 Gelding, years old and over, to Hunts vile fire department.
 Stallion, years and over, to 0. K Stegalls
 Best farm team, to Huntsville fire de- partment.
 Gelding. years old and over, to W w.. Garth. Jr.
 Mare, years and over. Tom coliT Pulaski. Tenn. Stallion, years and under {, C.s4.. Hayes of Lynchburg. Tenn. Colt, years and under, C. A. Hayes Of Lynchburg, Tenn. Sweetstakes for best saddle mare or gelding. W. w. Garth of Huntsville.