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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-11
fWo KILLED BY LIVE WRE
Spectators at St. Paul Fire Meet
Death by Electrocutlor.

Spectators at St. Paul Fire Meet
Death by Eleetrooution.
ST, Paul, Aug. 1A.--Charles Baker,
nged forty-flve, and Gust Walstrom,
Rged twenty-one, were killed by a live
wire during q fire at Midway. Several
other persons were shocked by the
wire, but escaped serious results.
The, fire caused loss of close to
100000 to the st. Croix Lumber COM
pany and the H. B. Waite Lumber
company.
Baker and Walstrom were specta-
tors, with several hundred others,
watching the fire, which practically
wiped out the yards Of both lumber
companies. They were leaning on a
fence when feed wire broke. curling
IN serpent fashion over the heads of
the throng. A cry Of terror arose
from the spectators and in q panic
they scattered in all directions. After
the police had restored order Baker
and Walstrom were found unconscious
on the ground. An ambulance and
physicians were summoned, but both
men expired before medical aid could
reach them,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-11
STRIKE SITUATION IN
SWEDEN UNCHANGED
Farmers Appeal for Help 10
Save Cereal Crop

Stockholm, Aug. 1 THE opening
of the second week of the labor trou-
bles in Sweden shows no abatement of
the conflict and the men already on
strike continue to augment their
forces by the addition of sympathizers
in other trades. A general strike of
railroad men is threatened for Aug.
II.
The Farmers association has ap-
pealed to citizens of all classes to
help them save the cereal crop, the
harvesting of which is prevented by
the strike of farmhands. The govern
ment supplemented this appeal by
offering police protection to all per-
sons assisting in the harvest.
Street cars are running on time in
the capital and on all lines In Gothen.
burg, where the strikers have been
replaced by strikebreakera
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-11

The art of taxidermy will be
taught by Mrs. Henry Buenther, 8Oe
Bemidji Ave.
Mrs. Tanner came to the city
last evening from Minneapolis for a
visit here of several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Marquise were
Grand Forks, N. D., people who
came to Bemidji yesterday on a
visit. ~.
William King was a Grand Rapids
visitor in Bemidji yesterday evening
and last nigth, having come to the
city from Grand Rapids yesterday
afternoon.
Miss Helene Palmer of Mime.
apolis arrived in the city last even.
ing and will visit for two weeks
as guest at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. F. A. Blakeslee, at the Blakeslee
farm.
MIR. and Mrs. V. A. Johnson OF
Minneapolis arrived in city last
evening. They will enjoy an out.
ing at The Jester Farm, where they
have engaged quarters for two weeks,
or more if desired.
DR.. F. A. Blakeslee is again
among his old Bemidji friends, after
an absence of several weeks on a
business trip. Doc" is looking as
jovial and happy as overland if
anything "a little more So"
Mrs. F. w. Smith, wife of Attor-
ney Smith of Cass Lake, returned
to her home at the Lake" yester.
day noon, having spent Monday
night in this city, Mr.. Smith will
probably remain here for several
days, as he is attorney for clients
who have litigation in district court
before Judge Stanton.
Mrs. J. H. Warfeld, mother of
A. A. and c. w. Warfeld of this
city, and her son, John J. Warfeld
are visitors in the dity, having come
to Bemidji from their home at
Princeton, Ill. They will visit at
the homes of A. A. and C.. w. War.
field for two weeks to come, and ex-
pect to have a enjoyable time. j
w. A. Marin, the Crookston at
torney who has many friends "out
this way" came to the city yester-
day noon on a legal trip and re.
manned here until this morning,
when he returned to his home in the
Queen City," The writer has known
the Crookston limb of the law
for 10 this many years; and his
personal looks have not grown one
whit prettier with increased years.
w. H. Strachan, superintendent
of the M. & I. railway, remained in
Bemidji last night and today, send
ing the private car 80" back to
Brrinerd last night. Mr.. Strachan
had intended to remain here only,
yesterday, but owing to the incIem-
ent weather, he could not inspect
the work he desired, so renamed
over today. He expects to return
to Brainerd on tonight's south-bound
M. & I. passenger train.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-11

Ladies Get your skirts cleaned
and pressed by Baudette, the tailor,
.314 Minnesota ave.
c.. "A. Warren departed this morn
ing on a business trip to Walker and
other points along the south line
of the M. & I. railway.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-11
AUTO PLUNGE FATAL TO TWO
George Vandyke, Lumber King Of New
England, One Of the Victims.


Turner'S Falls, Mass, Aug. H.
George Vandyke Of Lancaster, N. H.,
one of the best known lumbermen in
New England. and his chauffeur were
fatally injured when an automobile
plunged over a seventy-foot cliff into
the Connecticut river at Riverside, op'
posite here. Both died at the hos
pital. i, -.
Mr. Vandyke was known as the
lumber King of New England. He was
president Of the Connecticut Valley
Lumber company. owned the Moose
River Lumber company in Maine and
was president of the Brompton Paper
company of Brompton, Que.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-11
TO DISCUSS CHINESE LOAN
Conference Arranged Between Pa,
ties Interested.

ties Interested.
Picking, Aug. Has result Of the
notifications made by the European
bankers in their stand with regard to
the negotiations for the Hankow.Sze-
chuen loan and upon representations
made by Henry P. Fletcher, the Amer
team charge d'affaires here, that
America was willing to modify her
position, conference will be held
this week between the European flnan-
ciers, Mr.. Fletcher and Liang Tupg
Yen, president Of the board Of foreign
affairs.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-08-11
ANNUAL G. A. R. REUNION

Forty-thtrd National -Encampment
Opens at Salt Lake.
Salt Lake City, Aug. 1.-THE forty
third national encampment of the
Grand Army Of the Republic opened
here with a large attendance. The
veterans and members Of affiliated Or
CARNATIONS are outnumbered by the
tourists and sightseers.
Two campfres, one at Assembly
hall in Temple square and the other
at the Armory, were the opening fea.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
To The Public.

It is with great deal of pleasure aud with feelings of deepest apprecia. ton that we take this method If ex- pressing ta our friends the pubIic.our sincere and earnest thanks for the splendid. liberal and pleasant patron age which has been our portion since opening this Mammoth Exclusive llousefdrnishing Store in Forrest City We have been accorded most generou, patronage and fayors even beyond. our most saHguine expecta- tions. and We would be unworthy your esteem and confidence if we did not appreciate it and renew our efforts and determination to merit a contin- uance of the same. which We invite. We thank you sincerely and hope you will continue to give Us your trade which We .o highly esteem.
 FORREST CITY FURNITURE co.
 Pope x Ferguson. Praprietors FJrfest City.Ark-. Jan ,. tao5
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
\ Splendid Institution.


 At meeting of the Board of Diree- tors of the Bank of Eastern Arkansas, held at the Bank Building on Decem- Der 96, l99s, the regular semi-aanuaI dividend of six per cent was declared, and it has been paid. The report of the cashier showed remarkable growth Of the business of the bank, and its profits were very satisfactory indeed. The past years business has been one of the most prosperous of the history of this very strong institution, it's defo,its have not only increased, bat its cash reserve k exceedingly large, showing that safety, one of the most mHoFtaut factors connected with sound tlnking, k fundamental prin- cipla W a rhem The officers and di- 1eet tors 9f tais instItution are men of tte h!gl7e integrity and honor. aud they give 9l1a place among the safest aad best banks ia the country. T., staaiity and character is second ta none. aud ie- importance should not be HH5erzs lmated The bank has ii eapilago saa Ha. a surplus of S3a.0on aad undivided profits of tl5.he0 and Was tstab' shed iQ lss6
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
Te Cur Patrons.

We wish t0 return our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage which has been given us during q z year just closed, and say tbat He aQ- preciate your trade very much iBdeedz During l904 We shah reaoabIe our ef- forts to please our patrons, and leave nothing undone t0 merit a contin- uance If your fayors which we s0- licit We WilI continue ID carry X FefF complete stock of the very hesL nice and fresh groceries, and dsk Hug 10 cal Us up when in ueed
 CITY GROCERY
 ". L. Lawrence. IT0p.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
JERICHO TIMES.

We are having some bad weather
 Eitt.e Louie Burnett k very sick.
 Mr- George Gill is on thH sick list.
 Nessr-. Lee and Burt Nagent re- turned .ast week from a trip to Fitz- aagil and Newport. where they had been visiting relatives. They reB5ft a -r.eadidti ti#e.
 NIr-a and Mrs r. r We'her.af Iun,. by ar- guests If Nr W.=E. Portland family for a Week.
 Ees Prise and caarHiag daazHsez. N.ss Ora. af Frisco. Missouri. Hts= Hesn visiting in our .dcatirv fI- veeS Rev Price he'd service, seferz. times 4t The Daukard ctQrcl.
 IEere Wa, quite pguaer9f friends 8t Nr. aud Mrs. san Bask.ns home tr.IaF night. Those present. were Nr. and Mrs N > Nugent and daughter, Miss Chloe. Nr and Nr9. Joe Logan, aHi Nr. Burt Na- gent Music and pleasant coaversa- tian were 1he features 0f tha evening.
 Mr.aud Mrs Geo. Gifi and daagh- ter, Miss Iiua, and Mis- ora Price. and Nr. Lee NugeHt were guests Of Mr- and Mrs. Luke Burnett Christ mas dag.
 Nr. and Nrs. John Sr1tts visited Mir Waiter Evans and family sunday.
 Miss Fife Morris has been visiting at Moon Lake for several days and some one has been looking very i9ne- some
 Mss lima Roy visited Miss Lou Kettle Morris sunday.
 Mr Tom Ellis and two sisters. and Miss Delie Thomas. and MesSrs. J Du- Sek and C. Deyazier were the guests of Nr. and Mrs. William DeYazier Fri day.
 MT. " F. Ford made a business trip to Palestine Saturday.
 NIT. Neye Harris made another lly- iag trip to Jericho sunday.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08

When you have bad cough or cold do hot let II drag along until it be- comes chronic bronchitis or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give It the attention Il deserves and get rid Of it. Take Chamberlain Cough Remedy and you are sure of prompt relief From small beginning the sale and use Of this preparation has extended to all parts of the United States and 10 many foreign countries. It's many remarkable cures of coughs and colds have won il this wide repu- tation and extensive use. Sold by J. T. Sanders
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
President Help. nrnhan,.

Hundreds If orphans have been helped ox tte president If the Industrial and Orphans Home al Macon Georgia, who writes. We have used Electric Bitter~ m this Institution for nine yeaf- Tf ha~ proved a most excellent medicine for stomach, liver and kidney tg18bIe, Ne regard Il as one of the best fam tY medicines ou earth T. ia.ig0- fates the vital organs. pari6es tle blood, aids digestion, creates appetite. To strengthen and build up fhin. pale. weak children or run down people it has no equal Hest for female com- paints only 50c at ali druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
Card oi hanks.

The prompt and heroic work af the city fire company. and the assistance rendered Ills ny them and other friends last Tuesday morning when OUT gin property was discovered to be on fire k most deeply appreciated. and We take this method Of extending to each and every oHe Aho in any way asSist- ed in extingJishing the ire, prevent ing its spread. and further loss. our most sincere and hearty thanks. Had t not been for your kindly and timely help our loss and the loss of others would have been much greater.
 Again thanking you. we are
 Gratefully yours.
 FORREST CITY GIN Co.
 Per James Wolfe, Manager.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
ni0n Depot.

The play entitled The Unien Depot. under the direction of Mr.. l. Man hing, was presented at the Becker k Lewis opera house on Tuesday night and vas a great success in every re- spect. \ very large and appreeiatiye audience was present and every one enjoyed 1t ta the fullest extent.
 The performance was Imaginable from beginning to end, especially the parts taken by Mrs. Ear Hodges Mrs To0e Monroe, Nr John Pope. Nr. Frank Firzsimmons. Dr. P'PooL Mrs. Prude, Mr. James Alley. Mis- Ruth Hatcher. Judge Bemlet. Ms Annie Pearson and little While Bard. Nr. James sanders Miss Dainty Cat l,og, and in tact. all the others.
 I he uet proceeds amounted fo RI r, and will be Used fer tGe b.aeHt of the Baptist church.
 Ar- Manning + to be eangra- t.st- ed uz zou the ,aeee~s If her efforts 3H3l is mach gf9tifed. She desires to rut- liely thank each and every aue 0E5 contributed ia any way to is saeee--. aaa expressly appreciates tHe EI1auez- aa! .6era.ity af }le,,r9 Igcser S Lewis for use at house. csaH ecr. which thef contributed GHee a4e ,f4si-irp
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
POPLAR GROVE TIMES

Dear Editor.
 We vii give you ] few lines from our neighbofhood a. yoa have net had a communication from us for some time.
 Our public school has been under the management of Prof. V. C. B Anderson. and we are much pleased with lis work He has taken a great deal of interest incur sunday School and with our cooperation t has been quite successful during the fall months
 On Christmas Eve old santa Claus came around with q beaatifal tree loaded down with useful and valuable present, fer everybody No child was neglected, but al went home with happy and cheerful hearts.
 Another interesting feature was an address given to us by Judge M. P. Remley, being introduced in 8 brief and appropriate manner by Prof. An- derson. The Judge gave Us a great intellectual treat that will long be re- membered by his attentive audience. We all think lots Of the Judge and were proud to have him with us. and
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
REMOVAL NOTICE.

l am now located in my new quarters on Washington street in the building recently vacated by N. B. Nelson & Go. where to make sweeping re- ductions on every pair of shoes and every article of dry goods in the entire stock. During 1909 l am going to specialize on Groceries and now have ard propose to keep on hand at all times the eleanest. freshest and most up-to-date stock of Gro- ceries to be found in Forrest City. want your patronage for groeerIes ana II the choicest and best brands in every de partment coupled with eeono- ny in prices will prove any in- ducement 10 the trade. I am gong To get it.
 Yours truly.
 r. L. NEELI.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
Don let d Divorce

\ western judge granted divorce en account ef iIl-temDer and bad breath. br. Kings New Life Fills would have prevented it They cure constipation. causing bad breath and liver trouble. the Iil temper. dispeH colds. bauish headaches. conquer cLiflS. 25c al ali druggist,
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
Stomach Trouble Cured.

If yoa have any trouble wjta }68r stomach you should take C1ia4sUer- iaIn's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Nr. j.. r. kIote. 8f Ediua. Nc. sats. T have used a good many medicines fo- stomach trouble, but find Chamber laln S Stomach and Liver Tablet, more beneficial than any other remedy l ever used For sale by j. T. San- leF-.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
Lame Shoulder rnred.

Lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and aulckly yields to a few applications of Cham berlain's Pain Balm. Mrs. r. II. Me Elwee, Of Boistown. New Brunswick. writes. Having been troubled for some time with q pain in my left shoulder, l decided to give Chamber lain : Pain Balm a trial. with the re- suit that l got prompt relief For sale by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
| atarrh and HpAiInclln

Mrs. /. E. Go1orth. 2II9 Holly street. Kansas City writes. A ffer nsino T sample bottle and two 25e be4fieS af hqHt Lightning Oil. am almoSt "ell oI catarrh. It stops my bead. aehes- l. is the best medicine I ever saw. and l just can't keep house win. out II. She k right. ''''
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
FOR SALE
On Terms To Shit Purchaser

On Terms 10 Shit Purchaser.
 lto acres of land, fo8r miles south. east of Forrest City about -5 acres in cultivation. ati under good fence and a thousand dollars rtHof tfmteT ,,T, on The Jae antteared land. Has four dwell. lneS, .9athouses, &e. plenty Of good AIso alt ny horses, mules. cows. tlo4s, farming implements. &c. For further information. call on. or
 >ANUEL WORRALL
 i-t--" Forrest City. Ark
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
FOR RENT.

J ne P Davis home place of 3s5 acres -Ia0 acres in =rufi iTation '..il afl under good fence Three HaIlses oIf. houses. nous, good water and plenty of ' Nsua .-.,.l. cohAeenlent. For further par. | F4l3rs. price and terms. call on. 6r
 DAVID DAVIS.
 Forrest CitV.- Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08

viii always know. when in want of an intellect taal treat. W wHeFe to find it. Wishing The Times Happy New ! ear. We are
 speetfelig yours,
 PATRONS.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08

Many boy is called dull and stupid. when the whole trouble is due to a law liver. We firmly believe your own doc tor will tell you that an occasional dose of Ayers Pills will do such boys a great deal of good. They keep the liver active.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-08
Don't Take the Risk.

Per James Wolfe, Manager.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07

Among a few engineers ard sci
entists. who have been let into the
seer. It, lively interest has been a.
reused in the invention of Mark q
Anthony by which dirgible ba-
loon is operated at will by the use
of wireless electricity. The system
has now been reflected to point
where a balloon % feet long with
capacity for 600 cubic feet
of gas is moved about through the
air, entirely at the will of the op.
orator, who remains on the ground
and merely manipulates an electric.
al keyboard.
The inventor is arranging to give
tests before government officials al
Washington. Mr.. Anthony ano
several witnesses declare he has
demonstrated perfect control of the
balloon at distance of more thar
ten miles.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07

The National Stock Show and
Horse Fair at Denver the week oi
January ls - 23, 1909, will be one
of the biggest events OF the yeai
1t will be held in the new National
Ampith ,atre constructed especially
for the holding of this annual show
at which, the exhibition of stock
will be the finest ever seen West oi
Chicago.
The Denver e. Rio Grande will
will make a special low rate on all
points in Colorado Territory. Tick
cts on sale from Alsmosa, Tellu-
ride, Colorado, and points south
ard west, January 16, II, Is. l9
90 and 81. Final return limit jan
uary %. Every person should sec
this Zig Show.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07

On January |, 1908, the Post
Office department put into effect
Order 907, containing many i'm
portant amendments to the Postal
Laws and Regulations affecting
the Mailing Of Second Glass Mail
Matter.
One of the many important and
RADICAL changes is as follows.-
"3. a reasonable length of time
will be allowed publishers to Sc
cure renewels of subscriptions, but
unless subscriptions are expressly
renewed after the term for which
they are paid, within the following
periods: Dailies, within three
months; Tri-weekiies, within six
months, Semi ,-weeklies, within nine
months; Weeklies, Within One
Year, etc, they shall not he count
ed in the legitimate list of subscrib-
ers. and copies mailed on account
thereof sh,,ll not accepted for mail
ing at second class postage rate of
one cent pound, but may he mail
ed at the transict second class post
aye OF one cent for each four ounc-
cs or fraction thereof. prepaid by
stamps affixed. The right of pub
lisher to extend credit for his sub
scrip,ions is not denied or ques-
tioued. but his compliance or non
con. plisnce with this regulation
VIII te'sAken into consideration in
determining whether the publica-
second-class Postage rates."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07

mountain side to the low lands,
and form which flowing Westw ard
ms the Gnnnison and the Grand
rivers, and finally, the great Colo
RADIO, whose waters at last reach
the sea in the gulf OF California.
1t is unnecessary that we call 10
mind the magnificent prospect be
fore the agricnlturist of this great
western continent, which has now
determined it's future. Its orchards
and fruiilands are unsurpassed for
quality or yield. Small grain, hay
aud vegetables have shown abund
ant crops and the grazing lands are
everywhere in sight among the
surrounding hills and covered with
luxuriant grasses, The beat sugar
industry has come into this section
ms demonstrated success and
many millions Of pounds OF sugar
nre annually manufactured while
the future production will only be
limited to the demand for this
article of diet. The only possible
measure now standing in the WAY
of continued settlement aud growth
Of this Empire OF the west is the
menuace of the Forest Reserve.
No similar imposition has been
perpetrated upon the American
Settler since the constitution WAS
framed. For generations, irrespsc
tive of nation or kindred. has tie
nome seeker been invited to come.
The right Of chosing a homestead
holds good no longer inside n for
est reserve and the husbandman
can never be free from it's jurisdic
ton SO long as he resides therein
or Forestry rules obtain. Although
the administration is brcadcasting
literature all over the country, at
An expense CT hundreds of thous.
ands OF dollars annually. in nn
effort to persuade the people to
sanction thing which they knew
is a detriment to themselves, it is
believed the attempt will be in
vain MS they have become wise TO
the Pinchot rule, and will see that
he is properly restricted or given
lief OF absence to join the Hunt
ers Expedition"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07

York, by feason Of the fact that il
has underwritten two million
doliar mortgage On the fuel comp
anys property is also made party
defendant. The petition charges
that the land in question was filed
upon in 1902 by so.called dummies
under the direction Of Geo. w.
Kramer, the vice president of the
fuel company, and Robert Forrest
er. former geologist, and that most
Of it was turned over to the comp
any through Edward Quentin.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07

One of the best ranches in the
.Jax Cabin neighborhood. 100 acres
all under culture, cuts from $50 to
200 tons of timothy per season
100 head of stock, full equipment
of farming utensils, including rak.
es, mowers, wagons, etc. Call al
Pilot office for particulars.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07
The Utah Fuel company is mad

The Utah Fuel company is made
defendant in a petition filed in the
federal court here today, Whereby
the United States government
seeks to recover 1920 acres OF val
liable coal land in Gunnison county
alleged to have been fraduently Sc
cured through dummy entrymen.
The Morton Trust company of New
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07

Six hundred acre ranch property
cutting two hundred tons of hay
yearly. Within two miles of town
and for sale with 80 head of stock
and complete farming equipment
A bargain to th. party who wants to
locate permanently,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-01-07

Six room cottage and three lots
on tho corner of main street in the
school house block. Best location
in the city can be bought very
cheap for cash.