Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 1, 1904, Page 2

aily Pioneer SHED EVERY AFTERNOON. |904 MARCH 1904 HOW WE GROW! The growth of the Pioneer’s mbscription list goes steadily on. uring the month of Fébruary, clusive of “Bargain Day,” 48 lew subscriptions were received or the Daily Pioneer, an average of nearly two per day. Fifty-one people “in Bemidji and sixteen from cutside towns took advan- tage of the Pioneer’s “Bargain ay’’ offer. "Thus the shortest] nonth of the year adds 115 sub- sribers to the Pioneer’s list. HOME RULE. "The present village campaign e first of a number of ‘con- tests which the people of Bemidji are entering upon. The object . of these.contests is that public enterprises of all kinds in Be midji shall hereafter be con- dficted for the public good. It is a fact of common - knowledge to every citizen of this - city that we have reached a point _ where the business men of the city are loath to enter upon any _public undertaking. . “We have ried it repeatedly, ’they declare. “We have raised money again d again for some public enter- prise; in every instance nothing /is * accomplished and” no one knows what has become of the ds.” Several public enterprises of vital interest to the city have beenproposed within the pastfew months. None of them have made any headway. “What’s the use?” is the bariier that has _blocked every one of them. " This thing cannot continue and Bemidji thrive. Bemidji must put its public undertakings into - thehands of men whoare pledged to no individual or faction. The - most important enterprise within " the city is the city government. Private individuals are attempt- ing to secure control of it for their private purposes. It is of ~ the highest importance that men shall be elected to office who are independent. This is the first step toward home rule; the others _will be easy. A SERIOUS CHARGE. The Beltrami County News in its issue for last: week charges that the Womaun’s Christian Tem- perance Union of Bemidji has concocted a blackmailing scheme which they are to spring for - political effect in a few days. . We believe that this is the first ime inits history that the Wo an’s Christian Temperance mion: has ever been charged ith blackmail. If we mistake not the organization is composed of women single in their motives. We have frequently heard the - methods of thisorganization con- demned as foolish, but the most pronounced enemies of the W. U. have never before ac- * vused its members of blackmail, The Pioneer confesses that it > afl sympathy with the times and methods of the W. C. its recent moye to clean m, but to publicly ‘members of the or midji with con-| spiring to blackmail anyone is an insult solow and so uncalled for as toarouse the contempt of every man who has in him any spark of decency whatever. —_— THE shiftiness of the argu- ments of the opposition to the candidacy of M. D. Stoner for mayor had almostled us to say that the opposition has no policy. But they have. It was concisely set forth by O. E. Bailey when he declared, ‘“Stoner is alright, but he wont pledge himself to us and we are simply going to elect some one who will,” What They Say I. Meyer: up. Henry Buenther: We have had a very busy winter and are just beginning to catch up with the work. Business is picking NEWSEN [PV VI BLACKDUCK MAN MEETS DEATH Hans Johnson Killed in the Woods in the Vicinity of Koochiching. STRUCK ON HEAD BY FALLING TREE SATURDAY. Was a Pioneer Homesteader of That Section and Had Many Friends. News has just reached Black- duck of the death of Hans John- son, which occurred as the result of an accident sustained while J. W. Irwin: Our camps at Lakeport will remain in justas long as the weather will permit. We are getting out lots of logs. Wesley Wright: The Stand- ard oil business is growing in this section and is much larger now than when I first took hold of 1. L. J. Matheny: We expect quite an interesting time at the billiard - tournament. There is considerable fast local talent and most of it will enter. Earl Geil: 1he fire depart- ment will have a running team this year and plans to attend the tournaments at Hallock and Grand Rapids as well. ‘Wm, McGuaig: Think the su- preme court’s decision settles our Koochiching controversy. Of course the action may again be started along new lines, but it is hardly probable. Judge Reynolds: We hope to get the military company busy again in a short time. There is no doubt but what Bemidji could secure an appointment to one of the regiments if the matter is gone about properly. C. C. Woodward: Idon’t take much stock in the stories regard- ing the extension of the M. & I. The engineering problem of get- ting the road through is not a trivial matter and if work were to be begun right now it would hurry them to reach Koochiching before snow flies next winter. FOE O O OO PBITSINORTH | b ERON | COUNTRY § Lm‘m&u Here’s hoping that ‘Doc” Rutledge will never run out of stories. You can bet marbles to dough- nuts for this is the season marbles win, Polk county’s school ma’ams are listed at $50 per month witi] a strong market. Gary’s 300 people getthere like they were 3000. The latest isan electric light plant. Brainerd bachelors maids are organizing and there is a deal of uneasiness down that way. The Park Rapids Athletic club is able to dance all night and is finding plenty of opportunities. Northome has stamped its yel- iow mud under foot long enough and buys lumber for more side- walks. Yesterday was the first day in eight years that some unlucky fellows have been able to cele- brate a birthday. The Red Lake Falls council presents the people of the city with $120 worth of alarm in the shape of a fire bell. Todd County Argus: The Gray Eagle Gazette of last week said ‘‘Hannah” wasdead, but did not tell whatailed her. According to the Halstad Re- porter when a man has money to burn it'is easy enough to find a girl to strike the match. Backus is too heavily stocked up with snow for the season and the News -and ‘Pillager Post ad- verties-the job lot for ther taking. working in the woods near Koochiching. Johnson was felling a tamarac tree and in order to get the tim- ber out it was also necessary to cut down a pine which stood near. The tree did not fallin the direction nor at the time that he had calculated it would and in falling struck another-small tree, breaking it. A piece of this struck Johnson on the head. He was rendered unconscious and remained in this condition until his death, which was due to frac- ture of the skull. Johnson was one of the pioneer homesteaders of the Blackduck country. He has a wide circle of friends all through this section and the news of his unfortunate death will be received with the sincerest sorrow. It was ex pected that the remains would be brought to Blackduck for burial. SPECULATION They Wonder at Northome What is to Become of Logs in Lake. Northome people are indulging in a good deal of speculation at present as to what is to become of theirlogs that have been landed in the lake near the village. The timber is the property of the Backus-Brooks people. Rumors have been current for some time to effect that the Pillsbury people had acquired much of the Backus- Brooks interests there and that a sawmill would be built there and the logs converted into lum- ber on the spot. Another story is to the effect that a spur would be built down to the lake, hoist- v ORTH FROM THE COUNTRYJ ing anparatus put in and the tim- ber hauled to some of the mills in this vicinity. Tenstrike’s Fighting Dog. A well known Tenstrike saloon man has a fighting dog that has the laurel of the, north country up to date. It has whipped all the talent in thau yicinity. The animal is afull blooded bul!. Last night a scratch fight was pulled off that was witnessed by a num- ber of the local sports and re- sulted in a draw. Other matches are to be had in the near future and a Nymore man has a dog that he thinks will beat the Tenstrike animal if an agreement for a pit fight can be reached. Sudden Death at Northome. Yesterday at the Feldman hotel in Teustrike occurred the death of George VanLouven,after a three days’illness of plueral pnuemonia. Mr. Van Louven had been at Northome for some time and had many friends there who regret his untimely demise. His father was by his bedside when the end came. The remains will be brought to Bemidji for tem- porary interment and later will be_removed. to_his old home.in Michigan. Cedar Camps Shut Down. Roberts & Crawford will close down thelast of their three cedar camps at Hines’ Spur tomorrow. The winter has been one of grati- fying results for the firm and they have succeeded m accomp- lishing a very great deal of work. They have taken out all the cedar on twenty-seven forties. of the timber is at their yards at Lammer Spur and as the cedar market is strong they will no doubt soon be able to dispose of the stock. Going Out on Cedar. The breaking up of the lumber camps in the vicinity of Tenstrike brought a large number of men to the city and it has been very lively for the past few days up that way. Nearly all of the men will be re-employed in that vicin- ity and will go out on the cedar work that is bemg done in that vicinity by the Messrs. McLean and Mackey. Getting Ready for Drive. Charles Harmon, of Nebish, is in town today ordering supplies for his drive. He expects to start in about April 15, and will drive from Nebish to Red Lake through the Mud River. There is every prospect for a good stage of water and the drive it is expected will be gotten through in jig time. | AMUSEMENTS ' The standing room only sign was displayed early in the even- ing Tor the opening engagement of the Warner Comedy Co. last night in “Mercie’s Marriage.” The attendance was the largest which has ever been turned out at the local house and gives the Warner Co. the house record for a repertoire performance in Be- midji. “Mercie’s Marriage” was quite up to expectations. Miss Warner was seen to good advan- tage in the title role, a dainty character with a scope that re- quires versatility and was very cleverly presented. F. T. Mer- shon, as Jack Comstock, gave a very pleasing interpretation. Mr, Blanchard’s Elijah Cope was wel done and Robert Burgess as the brisk theatrical manager, up and down, Mr. J. Smith McCreedy, was superb. The specialty bill was strong and Miss Miller’s rendition of “Only a Dream of the Golden Past,” illustrated, Mayhew did a dainty turn and sang “When a Lady Leads the Band”’ in a very captivating man- ner. Mr, Burgess wad heard to advantage in one of his busiest turns and Miss Warner’s Illusion dance was enjoyable. Tonight’s bill will be “Dads and Dollars,”’ a three act comedy. Thought to be in the Last Stages of Consumption, Mrs. Minerva Burgess, of Byars, Ill, says; I have just re- ceived the White Wine of Tar. We think there is no medicine like it. It'cured me when I was thought to be in the last stages of consumption. I will always recomend it- to those that have any disease of the lungs. Most [ | ITIS AMATTER OF HEALTH Absclutely Pare THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL G iRDSE Jay L.-Reynolds Attorney at Law Office in Niles Block, Bailey & McDonald LAWYERS Bemidjl, Minn, Office: Swedback Block P. J. Russell Attorney at Law BEAIDJ, - - - - = D. H. FISK Attorney and Counseiiorat Law Office over First National Bank Gibbons & Torrance Collections City Real Estate Attorneys at Law Dr. Rowland Gilmore Physician and Surgeon Office: Miles Block Dr. Blakeslee K hysician and Surgeon Office: Miles Block, Beminil Dr. E. H. Marcum Physician and Surgeon Office: Swedback Block Residence Phone 321 Office Phene 18 Dr.J. T. Tuomy DENTIST Office over First National Bank, Third St. Dr. E. H. Smith Physician and Surgeon Office: Boston Block Office Phone, 73 Home Phone, 60 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bemidji AerieNo. 351. Meets every Monday at 8 p m., Gilmour’s Hall, A.T. Wheelock, = = = HiLeBlew, = =~ = = W. Visiting Eagles cordially invited. - W.President retary We handle the Buffalo 0il Co.’s Oils. TERERERE PER GAL. Kerosene guaranteed not to smoke the chimney . 25¢ 74 per cent gasoline 25¢ Benzine ... 256¢ Turpentines . 75¢ Linseed oil, raw 60c Linseed oil, boiled . 65¢ Dustless float oil ... 50¢ Paints, Stains, Varnishes, Kalsomines, Moldings, Wall Paper, Glass, Etc. W. C. JONES ) he Lesson of the Past i T For eight years we have been telling of the wonderful future of § Bemidji. Many have been unbeliev- ¢ 2 ing. They have lost fortunes. Every year proved our times over. prediction many § Bemidji will one day § be a great city, and townsite lots, now to be had cheap, will be worth big money. Buy now. foce e Bemidji Townsite & was the most enjoyable thing of [ the entire program. Miss Grace) Improvement Co. JOHN F. | GIBBONS, Local Agent. the Future PIONEER WANT COLUMN HELP WANTED. WANTED—One hundred men for tie making, prices 9 and 10 cents, postmaking 13 cents, post peeling 1} cents. Chambers & McLain, one mile east of Tenstrike. WANTED— Special representa- tive in this county and adjoin- ing territories, to represent and advertise an old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21 weekly, with Expenses paid each Mon- day by check direct from head- quarters. Expenses advanced; position permanent. We fur- nish everything. Address, The Columbia, 640 Monon Bldg., Chicago, 111 WANTED—Purchasers for old papers. Ten cents a hundred. Pioneer office. WANTED—To fll your wants. Nothing does it like a Pioneer want ad FOR SALE.. AUCTION SALE—Black team working horses, weight, 2,475. At Moore’s barn, March 7. O. C. Nasland. FOR SALE CHEAP—We have for sale, cheap, one 14-horse power joint traction engine, in first class condition. Just the thing for & sawmill. —Address Prentice Bros., Cogswell, N. D. FOR SALE—Contracts for Deed Latest approved form at the Pioneer office. FOR SALE—Treasury stock of the Shakespeare gold mine of Webbwood, Ontario, in any quantity. Full particulars on application to James L. George, P. O. Box 476. FOR SALE—Onion skin type- writer paper at the Pioneer office, MISCELLANEOUS. DRESSMAKING —La Mode tailor system for ladies and chiléren’s wearing apparel: Over Winter’s jewelry store. LIBERAL pay to man to solicit orders; experience unneces- sary. Perry Nursery company, Rochester, N, Y. BARRETT & ZIMMERMAN, Midway Horse market, St. Paul, will pay your horses, wagons and harnesses at all times. REAL ESTATE and MARKETS [SUSTSRESUS SISV VPSUPIUVPIRRRVVRY Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Feb. 29.—Wheat—May, $1.00%@1.00%; July, $1.00%@1.00%; Sept., 89%c. On track—No. 1 hard, $1.02%; No. 1 Northern, $1.005; No. 2 Northern, 977% @98%c; No. 3 North- ern, 95@97c. 8t. Paul Union Stock Yards. St. Paul, Feb. 20.—Cattle—Good to cholce steers, $3.70@5.00; common to fair, $3.25@3.65; good to choice cows and heifers, $2.70@3.25; veals, $2.50@ 5.25. Hogs—$4.90@5.45. Sheep—Good to cholce yearling wethers, $4.50@ 5.00; good to choice lambs, $5.00@5.25. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Feb. 29.—Wheat—In store— No. 1 hard, $1.01%; No. 1 Northern, 99%c; No. 2 Northern, 99%c. To ar- rive—No. 1 hard, $1.01%; No. 1 North- ern, 99%c; No. 2 Northern, 97%c; May, 995c; July, 99%c; Sept, 89c. Flax—In store, on track and to arrive, $1.15%; May, $1.18%; July, $1.19%; Oct., $1.18. Chicago Wn| Chicago, Feb. prime steers, $4.90@5.76; poor to me- dium, $3.50@4.60; stockers and feed- ers, $2.50@4.20; cows, $1.50@4.00; heifers, $2.00@4.50; calves, 7.00. Hogs—Mixed and butchers, $6.30 @56.65; good to choice heavy, $5.56@ 5.70; rough heavy, $5.30@5.55; light, $6.10@5.35. Sheep—Good to cholce wethers, $4.26@4.50; Western sheep, $4.25@4.65; native lambs, $4.50@6.00; Western, $4.35@6.00. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, Feb. 29.—Wheat— May, $1.01; July, 94%@9%4%c; old, 95%@ $5Y.c; Sept., 88@88%¢; old, 89c. Corn —Feb., 538sc; March, 53%ec; May, 66%c; July. B5%@56%c; BSept., b4c. Oats—Feb., 42%c; March, 42%c; May, Stock Yards. .—Cattle—Good to FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Good house for small family. Wes Wright, FOR RENT—A nicely furnished room, 615 Minnesota Avenue. 44%, @447%¢; July, 41%4¢; Sept., 36%c. Pork—May, $15.37%; July, $16.4214. Flax — Cash, Northwestern, $1.17; Southwestern, $1.11; Feb., $1.11; May, $1.131%. Butter—Creameries, 14@26c; dairies, 131 @22c. Eggs—18% @19%c. Poultry—Turkeys, 12¢; chickens, 120; eprings, 12c. B Liuor Dealer i Agent for Anheuser-Busch Famous St. Louis Beer : HENRY BUENTHER Naturalist and Taxidermist 208 Second St. Postoffice Box No. 686 BEMIDJI, MINN. BIRDS, WHOLE ANIMALS, FISH, FUR RUGS AND ROBES and GAME HEADS mounted to order and for sale. carry a all times a good assortment of INDIAN RELICS and CURIOS FUR GARMENTS made to order, repaired and remodeled FURSIn season bought. $3.500— I guarantee my work mothproof and the most lifelike of any in the state MY WORK IS EQUALLED BY FEW, EXCELLED BY NONE A Deposit Required on All Work YOUR TRADE SOLICITED [cumbermens State Bank BEMIDJI bR RS General Banking Business. Fire Insurance. |Advertise in the Pioneer