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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
MINING ENGINEERS MEET
Will Talk Of National Resources anc
Panama Canal at Convention.

Will Talk Of National Resources and
Panama Canal at Convention.
New Haven, Conn, Feb. 23.-The
American Institute of Mining. Dngi.
neers, the society which cofnpriSes in
It's membership most Of the mining
and geological experts of the United
States, will begin its meeting in Shelf
field hall this evening. The opening
topic of the convention will be "The
Conservation of Natural Resources"
A paper on this subject will be read
by DR.. James Douglas of New York
and Joseph A. Holmes, chief of the
technologic branch of the United
States geologic survey, who il a mem.
Der of the national conservation com.
mission, will tell of the work of the
commission in it's relation to mineral
resources.
Tomorrow the leading topic will be
"A Sea Level Canal at Panama" It
is expected that the relative merits Of
the sea level and the lock canal plans
will receive full attention. Other top
les of Importance to the nation will
be discussed during the convention.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
OF INTEREST TO MINNESOTA

Amendments Offered to Rivers and
Harbors Bill.
Washington, Feb. %. In the senate
committee of commerce several
amendments affecting Minnesota will
be made to the rivers and harbors
bill.
The principal one is for a survey
for canal to connect Lake Superior
with the head waters of the Missis.
sippi river by way of the st. Croix
route.
Senator Nelson will ask for fiat
appropriation of $4,000 to dredge
the inner basin of Duluth harbor.
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the adjustment Of the differences be

the adjustment Of the differences be.
tween the two houses
Consequently no attention will be
paid in either house to any other
measures when appropriation bills
are in shape for consideration. Both
houses will probably hold night ses
siOns.
The house will begin the week with
the discussion of the great sundry
civil bill, which not only carries q
large appropriation, but covers a null
titude of subjects in which, as usual,
there is much new legislation and II
is expected that this bill will consume
most of the week.
In addition to the appropriation
bills the senate will consider and vote
on the bill providing for the re-enlist-
ment of the negro soldiers who were
discharged on account of the Browns
vile riot and Saturday will be given
up entirely to eulogies to members
Of congress who have recently died.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
PRESBYTERIAN CONVENTION
Church Brotherhood Begins Annual
Meeting in Pittsburq. =

Pittsburg, Feb. 23.-The annual
convention of the Presbyterian
Brotherhood of America began in this
city today. It is one of the largest
and most important gatherings of the
denomination in recent years. More
than 5000 delegates, representing up
ward of 10000 Presbyterian churches,
are present.
The theme of the convention is
"The Brotherhood and the Church"
and many related topics will be dis
cussed during the three days ses-
sions. The convention will be fol-
lowed by a great conference of the
Protestant church laity, representing
societies of various denominations.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
FARMER KILLS NElGHBORS
No Reason Known for Double Tragedy
in Texas.

Marshall, Tex, Feb. 23.-Jesse Den
son, well known farmer, shot and
killed Mrs. Sam w. Ford and danger
ously wounded her husband. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ford were driving through Mar
shall in buggy when they met Den
son, who was driving in the opposite
direction. benson drew a revolver
and began firing, killing Mrs. Ford
instantly, while her husband was shot
through the lung and his recovery is
considered doubtful. benson was
placed in Jail. -.s:
The Fords and Densons were neigh
bors and no cause for the trouble is
known. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
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, 1909-02-23
MaIaprops.

The pious old lady who, returning
from visit to the zoo, announced that
she always did enjoy a visit to the
theological gardens" and the servant
who, describing her masters last ILL.,
ness, explained that the doctors held
a consolation and found that it was
something eternal" have found q re-
cent equal in the lady who observed
that when she was in Italy she saw
so many people In the garbage Of
monks with tonsils on their heads"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
Pioneer Of Duluth Dead.

Duluth. Feb %. Captain ]. ]. Hib-
bard Of Duluth IS dead at the age Of
seventy-eight years, Of Brights dis.
ease. The death Of Captain Hubbard
removes one of the oldest residents Of
the Head Of the Lakes region. He was
a pioneer Of pioneers, having been
here half century.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
Policeman Shoots Murderer,

Chicago, Feb. 23.-James Flash,
twenty years old, was shot and killed
while returning from dance by
Frank 1Iavle, twenty-eight years old.
Havle was pursued by Policeman
James Stanton and shot down. He
will probably die. Havle declared
at the hospital that Flash and some
of his companions attempted to crowd
him off the sidewalk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
Veterinaries,

Hippocrates, the father Of medi-
cine," wrote a treatise on the veterina-
~ art, but Its true founder was Vege-
titus, who wrote ode Arte veterinaria,"
300 A. D. But the first attempt to ele-
vate the practice into a science was as
late as 1851, when France set the ex-
ample Of establishing the first veteri-
nary college at Lyons.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
RooseveIt's Nephew Killed.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 23.-Stewart
Douglas Robinson, aged nineteen, a
nephew of President Roosevelt and
sophomore of Harvard college, fell
from a six-story window of Hampden
hall, dormitory on Massachusetts,
avenue, and was killed. He was son
Of Douglas Robinson. 49,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
Dr.. William r. Bull Dead,

Savannah, Ca, Feb. 23.-Dr. Will
lam Tillinghast Bull, the specialist,
who came here recently from New
York, died at Wymberly, Isle Of Hope.
He had been failing for a week. DR..
Bulls body was taken to New York
city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
BIC fine" CASE
ON TRIAL AGAIN
Rehearing Begun in Federal
Court at Chicago.
GREAT ARRAY OF LAWYERS

Legal Lights Representing Govern
ment and Defense in RetriaI of Suit
In Which Judge Lands Imposed
Fine OF 240,o00-Scores of Sub
poenas Issued for Witnesses, Among
Them Officials of Company.
Chicago, Feb. 23.-The retrial of
the famous Standard Oil "big fine
case" began today before Judge Al
bert B. Anderson of Indiana in the
United States circuit court in this
city.
The present proceedings constitute
a rehearing of the case in which the
Standard Oil company of Indiana, a
subsidiary company of the Standard
Oil company of New Jersey (the par
ent of all the Standard Oil COM
panies) was fined $29, 100000 by Judge
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
scorea Die in Russian Blizzard.

Kiev, European Russia, Feb. %
Terrible snow storms have prevailed
for the last week and more than
hundred lives have been lost in the
billiards. in Southwestern Russia
during the last three days. Two hun
dred miles of the tracks of the South
western railway are blocked. Traffic
has been entirely suspended and
freight is accommodating everywhere.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23

Lands for rebating. The famous fine
was imposed Aug. 3, 1907, and on
July 22, 1908, the United States cir
cult court Of appeals reversed the de-
ctsion. On motion of the government
the supreme court ordered a rehear-
ing of the case.
Noted Attorneys in Case.
A brilliant galaxy Of legal luminar.
les represent the two sides in the
famous case. The governments in
terests are in the hands of District
Attorney Sims of Chicago, acting as
special counsel, assisted by J. H. Will.
kerson. Moritz Rosenthal, the head
of the Standards legal forces, who is
frequently referred to as t'the highest
priced lawyer in the United States"
and John S. Miller, with numerous
assistants, have charge of the oil COM
pany's side of the matter.
Scores of subpoenas have been is
sued to witnesses in the case. One
subpoena was issued for President
Moffatt of the Standard Oil company
of Indiana. Other Standard Oil off,
GERS who have been served are G.. w.
Stahl, treasurer; John G. Mcdonald,
auditor, and Edgar Bogardus, traffic
manager
Other witnesses who are to appear
are George Robert and G. Grassland,
expert rate clerks for the interstate
commerce commission; Secretary Kill
patrick Of the railroad and warehouse
commission; F. S. Hollands, rate clerk
for the Chicago and Alton railroad,
and J. S. Howard, formerly auditor of
the Chicago and Alton railroad. b.
gardus, Hollands and Howard were
witnesses at the previous trial.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
BEGIN TO CROWD ON STEAM
Both Houses Of Congress Will Work
Under Pressure This Week.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Both houses
Of congress will begin this week to
crowd on steam for the last squirt of
the present congress. After the close
of business next Saturday there will
remain only three days for legislation
and it is realized that it will be neces-
sary to get practically all of the ap-
preparation bills through both houses
before that time, as most of the re-
naming days will be necessary for
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
PROPERTY DAMAGE HEAVY
Wind Storm Sweeps Over Portion Of
Kansas.

Wichita, Kan, Feb. 23.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific depot and four buildings
at Reece, Kan, a village forty miles
east OF Wichita, were destroyed by a
wind storm. No one was killed and
no one seriously injured. The storm
was most severe from fifteen to
thirty miles northwest of Reece. Four
persons were seriously injured there.
The property loss in the district north
west of Reece will be heavy.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
Heavily Laden.

'sThis play in its intensity" said the
go-out-b etween-the-acts young man,
fairly takes my breath away"
II only wish it wouldl" gloomily re-
marked the lady In the next seat
Baltimore American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
Both Duelists Killed.

Eldorado, Ark, Feb. 23-John Oil
yer Franklin, prominent citizen of
this county, and negro named Ford
shot and killed each other. The mon
fired simultaneously.
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Suffering From Gunshot Wounds
and Score From Other Injuries.
Omaha, Feb. 23.-As a result of
racial rioting in South Omaha most
of the 5000 Greek residents of that
place have fed to this city. The riot.
ing lasted fully twelve hours and the
roll of casualties is five persons suf-
fering with gunshot wounds, eleven
Greeks so badly beaten that they were
taken to hospitals for treatment and
about fifteen other persons suffering
from assaults or as the result of mis-
directed missiles intended for the
Greeks, on whom the wrath of the
maddened horde was centered. The
financial loss resulting from the de.
struction of property by the mob is
placed at $4,000. Not less than five
shops of Importance were almost
wholly wrecked, while sixteen smaller
ones escaped serious damage only be-
cause Of their smallness.
The work of the mob was better
seen after the streets were finally
cleared and the damaged places looked
over. Especial attention was given to
the property of the better class of
the Greeks. Abe Cocoris, known as
the king of the Creeks who owned
two fine bakeries and another smaller
shop, had little left to show for his
thriving business of heretofore.
All three of the buildings he occu-
pied were smashed, exterior and in
terror alike, and his stocks Of goods
despoiled. The confectionery estab-
]ishment of Demos Bros, the best in
the city, was total wreck. ~.
Much Other Property Destroyed.
One saloon, found later to be the
property Of a Roumanian, was demol-
ished, while numerous smaller stores,
shoe shining parlors and shops re-
ceived similar treatment. Three no.
tells, one of which was burned to the
ground and all of which had housed
many of the Greek workmen, were
harshly treated. The homes of not
less than a dozen Greeks who have
families were visited and in one in
stance the avengers entered and de-
stroyed the furniture, threw cooking
viands from a heated stove and NAL
treated the wife of the house and her
small babe.
The riots developed the fact that
nearly every Greek in the city is
armed. In not less than six instances
did they show themselves prepared to
defend their rights and fired into the
crowds indiscriminately. Fortunately
none of the shootings resulted seri-
ously. 1t was sufficiently severe, how
ever, to raise the wrath of the mob to
an even higher pitch than before and
especial vengeance was wrought by
the crowd at places where the Greeks
showed a display Of firearms. An
other noticeable feature was the per-
s1stence with which many women
urged the rioters on.
The immediate cause of the trouble
was the killing on Friday night of
Policeman Edward Lowery by John
Masuredes, a Greek, whom the officer
had placed under arrest. A mass
meeting, called by a petition signed by
hundreds of citizens, was held and
fiery speeches we're made suggesting
various ways of Kidding the city of
undesirable" Greeks The r1oting
followed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
NO LOSS OF LIFE OCCURRED
All on Board Foundered Steamer Were
Saved.

Saved.
London, Feb. pa dispatch re-
ceived by Lloyds from Buenos Ayres
says it is now reported that the pas
sengers and crew Of the Argentine
steamer Presidente Roca have been
saved.
-Four steamships have gone out from
Buenos Ayres to the rescue.
The Presidente Roca went ashore
on the east coast between Puerto de
San Antonio and Puerto Madrid,
caught fire and the first reports had
it the crew and 200 passengers per-
ished.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23

NeWed-My wife has q habit Of tak.
Ing money from my pockets when I'm
asleep. Oldwed Nine used to do that.
100, but she doesn't any move. Viewed
How do you prevent 1T Oldwed-I
spend every cent have before I e
home. Chicago News. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
DRY FARM CONGRESS OPENS

Aims at Making Arid Western Lands
More Productive.
Cheyenne, Wyo, Feb. 23.-More
than thousand delegates, represent
Ing every state in the West and sew
eral foreign countries. were present at
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
Six Perish in Fire Panic.

Tulu, Russia, Feb. 29.-Six persons
were crushed to death and thirty were
seriously injured here during a fire
panic In moving picture theater. The
film Of machine caught fire.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
Golden For Him.

NV1SaSI1 = VtII 1II11Is
Bunker see by the papers that
AMupp has just celebrated his golden
wedding! Why, he was only married
yesterday. Hunks-Yes; but he mar
ried an heiress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
The Problem Solved.

Be sure that the wisest persons IN
the least evere.-Montague.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
MISCELLANEOUS,

PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays
ESQ to E p. M, and Saturday
evening 1880 to 9 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. Donald, librarian.
WANTED-Balsam lath bolts. Will
pay $500 per cord for Balsam
lath bolts delivered at our mill.
Douglass Lumber Co., Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of
rubber stamp for you an short
notice.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-02-23
CREEKS QUIT
SOUTH OMAHA
Flee From City Following
Race Rioting.
MUCH PROPERTY IN RUINS

Mob's Damage Estimated at $4,000,
Especial Attention Being Given to
Places Owned by the Better Glass
Of Greeks-Casualties Number Five
Suffering From Gunshot Wounds
and Score From Other Injuries.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-04
AT THE PANTAGES.

Undoubtedly the best act of its
kind seen at the Pantages in many
months is the presentation of
scenes from the late author.
Charles Dickens, by Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. II. Lucas. Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas.
who are English and who have
evidently spent years in the study
OF Dickens characters. give three
scenes from the famous authors
novels.
The final scene, the death of
Joe, the street sweeper, as de-
picted in BLEAK House." is about
the best bit of character ACTING
ever seen on a local vaudeville
stage.
The other headline act at the
Pantages Is "The Girl From the
West" played by AL Luttringe1
and company. Members of the
company are given splendid Cd.
portunity to show their merits
and no chance is overlooked.
A feature that has them all
beaten for real, ridiculous non.
sense is that of the Four Interna.
tional Comiques. There is moth.
ing to the act but tumble OF
tumbling and acrobatic stunts, but
the audience is kept in one con-
tinuous roar of merriment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-04
AT THE GRAND

Although Nine. Nadje is fea-
tured as the best act on the bill
this week, and her work is un-
doubtedly above the average, she
failed to draw the bulk of ap-
plause yesterday. And the reason
is that Cal Stewart, the friend
whom we have known for years
as the "oh man of the phono-
graph" is ON the bill.
Stewart is not given much
prom inence on the bill. Indeed,
he IA almost sighted, but when
yesterdays audiences got chance
at him he was kept on the stage
fully five mmuees above his spe-
Gifted time. Stewards jokes are
of the countrywide variety, but
they are SO good and clean that he
is awarded encore after encore for
his efforts.
Mime. Nadje does a very good
act. She is an exceptional equil-
ibrist, and her act of going up and
down stairs on her hands is most
sensational.
There is one feature that mars
the performance to a great extent.
Grover and Richards, man and
woman, are slated to do some
high class singing. The act IL
good until near the final curtain
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-04
WOMAN NARROWl Y ESCAPES
DEATH AT HANDS OF
her LOVER
(By United Press Leased Wire.

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4.-To
q luck glance through the crack of
q half open door Mrs. Wilhelmina
Sartori probably owes her life to-
day. William H. Watson, print
or who Is said to have been infat-
uated with Mrs. Sartori, went to
her afternoon. He asked for a
drink of water and while Mrs.
Sartori was in the dining room in
search of glass she glanced
through the open door and saw her
admirer standing with a revolver
in his hand.
With a scream she ran from the
house. Watson placed the gun
against his head and sent a bullet
crashing through his brain. He
died instantly.
A letter found in his pockets
rambled through several pages,
protesting his love for the woman.
Two life insurance policies he left
to Mrs. Sartori, and $4,000 in
Spanish gold, which he asserted
was buried in the back yard of his
former home in Manila.
Mrs. Sartori, whose husband is
prominently connected in this city,
declined to discuss the affair.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-04
BElASCOA F|sKE
NOW IN THEATER
TRUST

Announcement was received in
Tacoma late yesterday afternoon
that the David Belasco forces. as
well as those of Harrison Grey
Fiske, have Joined with Klaw &
Erlander and have signed a con-
tract with the Managers associa-
ton. Coming as 1t does close
upon the heels of the report that
the Belasco and Fiske productions
would play Independently this
year, and that they would be seen
at the Shubert houses, much spec
ulation is caused by the announce
ment.
The fact that the two producing
houses have Joined the theatrical
trust was great surprise to j.
]. Schubert, who is now in New
York. He announced, however
that the Shuberts would continue
their arrangements for a Western
chain of independent theaters, and
that perhaps only Shuberts' shows
would play them during next sea-
lson.
Active booking for next season
has not begun in Tacoma, and the
result of the conflicting statements
Is not known here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-04
IS MURDERED BY
DRUNKEN LOUnGER
(By United Press Leased Wire

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
MONTERREY, Cal, May 4.-Ac-
cused of numbering Ed. Watkins
in cold blood, Manuel Espinoca is
under arrest today. The prisoner
is alleged to have committed the
murder because he saw Watkins
buy a drink of whisky after the
bartender had refused him one.
Yesterday afternoon, after serv-
ing Watkins, the bartender retired
to the rear of. the place. Hearing
a shot he returned and found Wat
kins lying dead with hole in the
back of his head. A revolver with
one empty chamber was found in
the pocket of Espinoca, who was
Intoxicated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-04
PRISONER
ESCAPES
IL.
(By United Press Leased Wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
BENECIA, CAL, May 4.-Of-
ficers with dogs are securing the
country near here today in search
of Forest Tucker, alias Upper,
who escaped from the guards at
the Ingleside quarry near San
Francisco. fuckers escape was
the second at Ingleside within a
week, and every effort is being
made to find him.
According to the San Francisco
police, Tucker once served a term
in the Washington penitentiary at
Walla Walla, having been convict
ed Of forgery. He is said to be
known to the police in the north
west as Howard w. Faustin, and
it was under this name that he
was supposed to have served time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-04
AT THE TACOMA.
"GINGERBREAD MANI
AGAIN TONIGHT

Livened with new humor and
dialogues, frightened with re-
freshingly dainty costumes and
scenery, and having the appear
ance of just completing a general
housekeeping, "The Gingerbread
Man" returned to the Tacoma last
night and scored even greater
honors than it did upon it's first
engagement in this city last sea-
son.
The show is a typical comic
opera, surrounded with a mythical
atmosphere and filled with fairy
land characters. The central
figure, the Gingerbread Man, is q
huge gingerbread cooky in the
shape of a man. The cooky is
first seen in the show window OF
a shop, and by a delightful en-
chantment, it is permitted to en-
joy itself as a real person for a
short period.
The part is taken by Fred Nice
seen in the same character last
year. Nice has little to do, but
the audience would be satisfied
even If he did nothing more than
to sing his typical song, John
Dough-" The eccentric dance
which Nice used while singing the
chorus was the cause of eight sue
cessive encores last night. Miss
Rose Murray, in the part OF Mar
gerry Daw, is great improvement
over the part in last season s
company.
"The Gingerbread Man" will be
repeated tonight.