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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
FEDERATION OF LABOR
GATHERS AT TORONTO
Canada Extends Warm Welcome
to Delegates.

Toronto, Ont, Nov. 9.-Canada ex-
tended warm welcome to representa-,
tives of organized labor who have
come the length and breadth of the
continent to attend the twenty-ninth
annual convention Of the American
Federation of Labor. =,
While the annual report of Samuel
Gonpers, the president of the fedora
ton, is always looked forward to with
interest never in the twenty-seven
years Of his leadership has that re.
port been more eagerly anticipated
The recent decision of the court of
appeals of the District of Columbia,
affirming the sentences of imprison.
ment imposed on President Gompers,
Vice President John Mitchell and Sec
rotary Frank Morrison for contempt
of court in the Buck Stove and Range
company case. has brought these Off
GERS of the federation within the
shadow of prison walls and it. is for
the convention to decide whether the
case shall he further appealed to the
United States supreme court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09

ssIf John D. was in Iversons's
place. how much differently would
he do? Would he not claim a
benehcent purpose? would he not
claim it was necessary to destroy
many as an end to a means? would
he not claim the law allowed him
to do that work? and perhaps claim,
as Mr.. Iverson does, it compelled
him and at the same time do all
that he could to prevent any
change in the law.
"The- comparison might be
extended, but I only wish now to
warn the people against any man
or set of men whose apparent occu-
patton, is to add to a fund, the
world, by driving individual citi-
zens from their land and homes.
every respectfully,
r. "-J. w. billiard"
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CUMMINs SEES FIGHT AHEAD
Says Battle Will Be Resumed as Soon
as Congress Reassembles.

as Congress Rea6sembles.
Chicago, Nov. 3,-The battle be.
tween the .insurgents" and stand
patters" will be resumed the instant
congress meets and it will continue
during the entire session.
This was the statement made by
United States Senator A. Il. Cummins
Of Iowa, who throw down the "insur-
gent" gauntlet at the feet of the
"standpatters" in an address before
the Marquette club Saturday night.
Cumnins has left for Washington
to confer with the president regard
ing sentiment in the West and also to
prepare for the big battle which he
fOresees in the immediate future.
He declared the insurgents are
eagerly awaiting President Taft's
message, believing it may determine
some big points of issue Jetween
themselves and the Cannon. Aldrich-
Payne crowd.
"Tbe issue is clear between us," he
declared, "and everybody is ready to
fight it out
He thought the proposed legislation
regarding the interstate commerce
commission and proposed amend
lnents to the corporation laws would
be- the big issues during the coming
session. ~
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bic to this section. Under these
circumstances the settlers were in a
quandry to know just what to do,
but seemed to be blindly hoping for
some agency to come along that
would see the injustice that had
been done, and powerful enough to
effect relief. Thus matters drifted
until the state cruisers came, in the
spring. These gentlemen seemed to
be such smooth, fair men. many
settlers hailed them with open arms
as the agency that would stand
between them and the loss of their
land and homes.
A few, a very few, such as are
always found in every community,
thinking to curry favor with the
state. rushed to the cruisers with
the news of the delinque ncy or
deficiency of their neighbors or their
land. @~..
That the land department bene-
fitted by this is shown by Mr..
VERSIONS complacency in claiming
his department expects to win 80
per cent of the cases now pending
against the homesteaders.
The second awakening the
settlers got, as was stated in the
article Mr.. Iverson complained of,
was when the settlers met singly
the states case at the land office.
PERSONALLY, have no complaint
to make against the states cruisers
or the state attorney. All may
have done worse for the settler. 1t
seems to me, though, that Mr..
Duncan, who Mr.. Iverson took the
opportunity to advertise as having
political ambitions, lost the op-
portunity of his life to win the last:
ing gratitude of the settlers of this
section and at the same time do
valiant service for the real interest
of the state; but he may have lost a
fat job and some of the homesteads
may not have gone to swell the
bluging fund Mr.. Iverson has
created.
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Edgar Mct;regor Dies.

Edgar, the 5.months' old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Met regor, died
this morning, after an illness which
extended over the past two months,
stomach trouble causing death.
The patient little sufferer clune
tenaciously to life and the little
form endured suffering with great
fortitude, while the anxious parents
hoped against hope that their darl.
ing would be spared them. But He
who said Suffer Little Children to
Come Unto Me, and Forbid Them
Not, for of Such Is the Kingdom Of
Heaven" thought best to take the
little one away, and the suferings
ceased this morning at 7 o'clock,
when the tired little head was gently
laid on the pillow, the labored
breathing ceased, and the spirit
winged its way to that bourne
from which no traveller e'er returns
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. McGregor,
1907 Bemidji avenue, with Rev. C.,
E. White officiating.
Sincere sympathy is. extended to
Mr.. and Mrs. McGregor in their
great loss. 2
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MRS, JOHN ]. AST0R
SECURES T A. DIVORCE
Proceedings in Court Occupy
Less Than a Minute.

New York, Nov. 9.-Mrs. John ia.
cob ,Astor was granted an interlocu-
tory decree of divorce by Justice
Mills. All papers in the case were
sealed and the proceedings were care
fully guarded.
The proceedings consumed less than
one minute in open court and it was
plain nothing had been left undone
to prevent any of the details of the
divorce action becoming known.
Neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Astor were in
court when the decree was granted.
All of the work had been taken care
of by their attorneys and there was
no hitch in the proceedings. Who
was named as correspondent is not
known and probably never will be.
1t is runAored that Mrs. Astor re-
ceived lump SUM of 100000 in
lieu of alimony and she will have the
custody of their daughter, while their
son will remain with his father, who
is now touring the West Indies in his
yacht, the Nournlahal.
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| work, to make the affair the. greatest
meeting of the kind ever held in
this city.
Attorney P. J. Russell will preside
and introduce Colonel Marshall,
and if is expected that the platform
will be occupied by representative
body of local clergymen and other
prominent citizens.
The members of the G.. A. R. and
the Ladies Circle have agreed to at
tend the meeting and will be present
in body.
Colonel Marshall will be accom-
panied by Staff Captain Story, who
is fine player on the concertena,
and who will render some musical
numbers He will play the latest
selection, "Concertena Bells"
which is very difficult compost
ton.
The entire city seems to be
be greatly interested in the great.
est civic mass meeting that the
Salvation Army has ever held in
Bemidji.
The only cost is a little energy
in getting to the opera house real
early and taking possession of
seats in order, as admission will
be free.
The meeting will commence
promptly at 8 sharp.
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City Warrants PAYABLE.

Notice. is hereby given that there
is money in the city treasury to pay
outstanding warrants as follows
Warrants drawn and registered on
the general fund prior to July 1,
1909.
Warrants drawn and registered
on the poor fund prior to April /,
1909.
Warrants drawn and registered on
the permanent improvement fund
prior to June 1, 1909. ...
Interest will cease on above war.
rants from and after thirty days
from the date of this notice. "
Dated at Bemidji, Mimi, this 9Th
day of November, 1909.
Earl Cell,
City Treasurer.
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], W, HILLIARD SUBMITS
REPLY TO STATE AUDITOR.
Continued from First Page.]

those who come from other parts
of the state to look over this country
for investment or business, or pleas.
ure, that the settlers remain as pass.
i've as they do under the circum-
stances.
Zone hears complaints here,
loud and long on every side,
against the state for its short
sighted, penurious policy, and the
chief reason that I can give why
they have not organized, as was
talked last fall for rebellion
against the powers that be, is Mr..
Iverson's policy of keeping the
settlers quiescent by his oft
repeated assertion that the bona
fde settlers had little to fear,
until they had lost their homes or
claims, too late then to make any
kick that would give them back
their lost possessions. The usual
procedure of such a one was to
get out of the country and into
Canada, loud in their anaethema
against a state with such an
accursed policy, or return to their
old homes to spread the story of
their wrongs among what might
have been many intending settlers,
while Mr., Iverson gleefully
announces that he has won so
much for that immense fund,
which he says is the largest of any
state in the world, and proceeds to
laud his paid agents who have
aided in the matter and have poll
teal ambitions.
Another reason given among
the settlers last fall for not rebelling
against the policy of the state land
department was the fear of mourning
Mr.. Iverson's displeasure and caus.
ing even greater hardships if posi-
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FAMOUS SALVATION ARMY
TALkER COMING TO CITY
Colonel Marshall, in Charge Of Northern
Province, Will Speak Here
Wednesday.

Many Bemidji people are looking
forward with pleasurable anticipa.
ton tothe visit here Wednesday eve n.
ing of Colonel Stephen Marshall,
who is in charge of the Salvation
Army work for the northern province
A mass meeting will be held at
the City Opera House, and it. is the
intention of Captain Barry, in
charge of.the local Salvation Army
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
No Quorum Of Council.

NO meeting of the city council was
held last evening on account of there
not being quorum present. Those
present, after looking over the busl-
ness to come before them, decided
that there was important business
that needed attention this week,
therefore they adjourned to meet at
8 o'clock this evening, when it is
hoped that quorum will be present
and the city's business taken care Of.
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TO PASS ON COOKS CLAIMS
National Geographic Society. Selects
Committee.

National Geographic Society. Selects
Committee.
Washington, Nov. 9.-The board of
managers of the National Geographic
society appointed the following CON-
mittee to pass on the question
whether the North pole was discov.
cred before 1909-meaning by Dr.
r Cook:
]. Howard Gore, formerly professor
of mathematics, George Washington
university; Rear Admiral John e.
Pillsbury of the navy and Or. G. w.
Willard Hayes, chief geologist of the
geological survey.
A change from the committee which
passed on the Peary records is made
in accordance with recommendation
of the society's committee on re-
search and because it was thought
that this would be fairer to DR.. Cook.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
NUNS QUENCH ASYLUM FIRE
Organize Bucket Brigade and Put
Out Flames.


Cleveland, Nov. 9.-Twelve nuns at
st. Vil,cent's orphan asylum, organic
ing a bucket brigade. put out fire in
the top of the building and quelled an
incipient panic.
The older boys in the asylum, which
houses 400 little ones, were the first
to learn there was danger. The sis
tiers, passing buckets of water up the
stair and pouring it on the blaze, sent
the biggest boys to oversee the little
ones at their studies. Those who at
tempted tn rush out were ordered
back and when help arrived from out
side the children. part of them still
unconscious OF the peril, were at their
books and the nuns held the fire I'M
der control
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
Change in Time on Red Lake Road

Passengers having occasion to
travel over the Red Lake railroad
will please note that the trains
from the north arrive in the CITY
at 1920 instead of logo as
formerly; and trains going north
leave Bemidji at 1885 instead of
1855, the former time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
Comic Opera Star Divorced.

St. Louis, Nov. 9.-Grace Van Stud
diford, comic opera star. was granted
a divorce from Charles Van Studdi-
ford, member of an old st. Louis fam
lily. The case has been under advise.
ment for ten days. Mrs. Van Studdi-
ford alleged nonsupport and deser-
ton. Her husband did not contest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
Fatal Eiqht ever Woman.

Peoria. Ill, Nov. 9.-Insane with
Jealousy when he found his sweet
heart, Della Sands, in the company OF
John Reising, John Hudson. an ex-
city enploye, bounced upon the lat.
ter and in the melee received two bull,
let wounds in the stomach. from which
he died later.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
Millinery Bargains.

Don't fail to take advantage of
this sale, while millinery is of inter-
est to you. Come early and get the
best selection. This sale commences
Nov. 9th. Hetland & Fallon.
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A Game of Chance.

II suppose" said the stranger with.
In the gates "the lid is on all games
of chance in this town"
Don't you believe it, stranger" re-
Joined the native. "The marriage Ii.
cense Office is still wide open."-E1.
change.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
Chicken Pie Supper.

The Ladies of the Norwegian
Lutheran church will serve a
chicken pie supper, at Odd Eel
low Hall, Noyember II, from $
until 8. Everybody is cordially
invited. Come early or late We'll
have plenty of chicken pie. Sup
per IS cents. j.
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HEART PIERCED BY GLASS
Fire Chief Meets Death by Falling
THROUGH Skyliqht. q

through SKyITgnt,
Rcckport, Mo-, Nov. 9.-His heart
pierced by splinter of glass Charles
Bischoff, chief of the volunteer fire
department here, is dead following an
accident at a hotel fire.
RischGff was directing the work of
the department from the roof Of the
second story of the Chamberlain ho-
tel. He stepped back and his soot
struck glass skyljght. He lost his
balance and crashed through.
A long splinter of glass from the
skvlight pierced his heart as he fell
full length on the floor. He had just
strength enough to stagger out Of the
kitchen door to the street. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
GREEK KING MAY ABDICATE

Copenhagen.
Copenhagen, Nov. 9.-News re-
ceived here that King George of
Greece is negotiating for the purchase
of the Steensbygard estate near Co.
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FOR SALE-Six room cottage with
electric lights and city water.
Two lots and barn. Inquire 511
America avenue or Telephone $50,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE-Twenty-ive-h ors e.
power traction engine. Good con-
dition. Plenty power for sawmill.
Particulars call or write First
National Bank of Bagley.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

PUBLIC LIBRARY-Open Tues
days, Thursdays and SATURDAYS
ESQ to E p. M, and Saturda,
evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. Donald, librarian
WANTED-Place for boy to work
for board and attend high school.
Apply at this office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
Wisdom From a Babe.

WISDOM From a Babe.
What would you do, my boy" asked
professional vocalist proudly, 'if you
could sing like mey
Have some singing lessonsp' replied
the lad.-Pbiladelphia Inquirer.
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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, 1909-11-09

FOR SALE-Seasoned birch, tam
arack or jack pine wood at Hayth's
wood yard. Telephone II.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09

FOR SALE-A No. S Oliver and a
No. 7 Smith-Premier typewriter.
Inquire at Pioneer office.
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FOR SALE-Five. year-old driving
mare, very cheap if taken at once.
Write box 776, or call at 116 Third
Street.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Store building in front
part of Hakkerup's Studio. In
quire of N. Hakkerup 113 3rd
street.
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FOR RENT-Rooms, furnished
or unfinished. Inquire goo
Minnesota avenue. ~,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09
LOST and FOUND

LOST-Small black pocketbook
containing some money. Lost
near Great Northern depot or the
Model Bakery, Saturday afternoon.
Finder return to Rev. S. E. P.
White for reward.
LOST-Registeredle letter addressed
to First National Bank. Return
to julian Peterson for reward.
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penhagen caused considerable excite
ment in diplomatic circles.
The negotiations are generally &C
cepted as proof Of the forthcoming
abdication Of the Greek monarch.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-11-09

FOR RENT-Furnished room. Sol
Irving avenue.
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FOR RENT-Good business
location. Inquire of Pioneer
office. -.
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WANTEQ-Girl for general house
work. Two in family. Inquire
of Miss Halderman. Corner of
Seventh and Mississippi.
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W Am s
ONE CENT A]lWoRD
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Good man to figure
on concrete floor in basement
of building known as Major
building, on Lots I and 2, Block
FL, Bemidji. Size of building,
5ox5o feet. Would like to have
this work done at once. Ad-
dress v. M. Owen, Hines, Mimi.
AGENTS Get good steady job
tor the winter. Highest cash
paid weekly with part expenses.
Home territory; outfit tree.
Write today to the Hawks
Nursery Co., Wauwatosa, Wis.
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WANTED-Young man with
experience to work in clothing
store. Apply at Pioneer.
WANTED-Cook. Inquire at
Nicollet Hotel.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-09-10

dress referred to the early history of
the state as relating to the rise of
the Church. Elder John T. .Smellie
was presented and sustained as presi-
dent, with Elders b. Cecil Gates and
Louis w. Larson as his counselors,
with the following travelling elders to
labor in the conference: Caleb j.
Squires, Charles A. Rich, Charles
Moser, Lester A. Clements. Maurice
Tanner, James A. Bullock, Jr., Elijah
Salisbury, William II. Dram, Don c.
Smith, Morgan j. Rich, Nathaniel l..
Smith, John r. Steele and Daniel A.
Pope.
During the evening beautiful dis
play of fireworks and large bonfire
were set off from the top of "Patri-
area hill" while smaller Examinations
were burned in the grounds surround
ing the cottage. Many visitors from
the surrounding country came in their
hay racks, buggies and automobiles
to witness the phyrotechnic display
Sunday morning priesthood meet
ing was held at which the elders re.
ceived general instructions and APP
pointments from President Rich and
President Smellie.
During the afternoon and evening
meetings were held at which all pres
ent had an opportunity of expressing
themselves. Powerful yet humble
testimonies were borne to the truth
and future of our great work
AT 10 p. m. President Rich left for
South Royalton to take train for the
Eastern Mission headquarters i'm New
York
Monday, the Goth, found the elders
with grips and umbrellas in hand,
bidding goodbye to our dear Brother
Wells, WAC had done so much for our
comfort and pleasure. Truly he is
good fellow"
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Anty Drudge Gives Advice.

Eleanor I'm aYs)-"Heres my prettest shrtwast torn
and ruined by that nasty laundry. haven't clean
one to wear to the party tonight.
Anty Drdge-"Wel that is past helping and crying
for but if you will get a cake of Fels-Naptha soap
I'll show you how to get another clean in hurry
in cold water, with very little work Well iron it,
too in jfy and it will be far cleaner and fresher
than any laundry make it.
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DORSET

Mrs. Jennie Kline of West Rupert
| is visiting here among relatives.
Hon. c. b. Kent left Tuesday for a
short business trip to Bennington
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harwood and
little son enjoyed an outing at Rupert
on Monday.
Mrs. Woodruff and son Franklin,
left Tuesday for their city home after
spending the season in Dorset.
Allan Bourn instructed the adult
Bible class on Sunday. which is usual
ly conducted by Mrs. Carhart.
| Mrs Homer Williams and son Add
son have returned from a pleasant
visit among relatives in Bennington
Albert Cheney contemplates a visit
among friends in Boise City. Idaho
and expects to leave on Tuesday of
next week
Notwithstanding the advanced sea
son, boaredrs are still arriving to en-
JOY the autumn, and those who leave
at this season, go reluctantly.
School children are engaged in look
ing up their books and other requisi-
tes for tne first day, which will arrive
too soon for many boys and girls.
The Manchester Fair is the next
great attraction booked for this Wei
nifty. Many note with pleasant anti
cipation the speech by Hon. J. ID. Fos-
ter which will occur the End day.
The Dorset church has again re-
ceived a benefcent sum of $500 as a
gift from William S Southworth of
Lowell. Mass, whose father and grand
father were born and lived in Dorset,
and who were both employed during
the building of the old church which
was burned in 1907. The grandfather
was buried here, The father, Judge
Southworth was well known among
the older residents and was highly
respected. His daughter is wife of
Harry Hopkins. former president of
Williams College.
A large number of strangers were
in town Labor Day, and also a notable
variety of autos; but p@haps the
most unique equipage, as well as the
only really safe one in town, and the
one which attracted the most atten,
ton, was the auto recently received
by Edwin lie Fevre. Many snap shots
were secured early in the day by cit
liens DESTROYS of learning the names
Of the manufacturers. No machine
has ever been seen here that can
compare with it and there will doubt
less be a large demand for that style
of vehicles, at least there auto-bel