Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 14, 1904, Page 4

HEARING BEING CONDUCTED ~ BattleTown Homesteader Ac- cused of Murder Has Pre- liminary Hearing Today. EVIDENCE BEING TAKEN BE- FORE JUDGE REYNOLDS. Accused Man Confident of His Discharge Takes Effects From County Jail. The preliminary hearing of F. J. Artz, the Battle town home- which he spends most of his spare timein reoding. He stat s that he felt the killing was justi- fied that he feels that the Lord is on his side and that he will ulti mately be cleared of the charge which is hanging over him, The hearing' today was at- tended by quite a large crowd. The examination of the witnesses for the state was conducted by County Attorney Loud, and At- torney Henry Funkley, of Black- duck, islooking after-the inter: ests of Artz. There were fifteen witnesses to be examined inall and at noon today the testimony of only three had been taken. The Library Opening. The formal opening of the Be- midji public library occurs at the steader accused of the murder of Peter Weilander is being con- ducted before Judge Reynolds today, and the taki"gof evidence was not finished at 4 o’clock. The witnesses examined at the coroner’s inquest were all exam- ined and several new witnesses also testified. Among the num: ber are a little boy, the son of Harold Rask, who was an eye witness to the shooting and the little daughter of a Battle home- steader named Youngman, who is said to have heard Artz make the threat the night before the shooting that he would kill Weil ander if he attempted to come on his premises. Beyond the establishing of the fact that Artz made a number of threats against Weilander noth- ing new was developed at the hearing today other than estab- lished at the corer~'s inquest on Monday night. Artz will no doubt be bound over to the grand jury. - The hearing was set for 10 o’clock this morning and Artz was brought from the county jail to the office of Judge Reynolds shortly before that time. He held a short covsultation with his attorney, Henry Funkley and appeared to be in very good spirits. ‘When he left the jail this morn- ing he took his effects with him and he told Sheriff Bailey that he did not expect to return and was confident he would be discharged after the examination. He pro- fesses to be a devout Christian and has a small pocket bible PRINCESS Grocery Co. o Onions, Radishes, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Pineapples, Oranges, Walnuts, Almonds, Filberts, * Peanuts, et the Princess— ...Tomorrow’and Saturday... Princess Grocery Company BERMAN BUILDING PHONE 282 214 BELTRAMI AVE, court house tonight under the auspices of the Ladies’ Library Association. Miss Clara Bald- win, of the state library com- mission will deliver an address in the court room and the ladies will give a reception to the library visitors. Light refreshmeunts will be served. Those who de- sire them may also secure ap- plications for books tonight. Each application must be endors- ed and Saturday the library will be open from two until six o’clock for the purpose of giving out books. Cards will be issued at this time. The Tibrary consists of about 1,000 volumns and the selection could not have been better. Bull Fight Postponed. C. 1. Miles, who had intended to leave the first of the week for St. Louis will not leave until the latter part of next week. The first event in the bull fighting game at the streets of all nations, which it is believed will be one of the best patronized amusement enterprises at the expositions has been postponed owing to bad weather, It was to have taken place tomorrow but continued heavy rainsand bad-weather have made it impossible to finish the work on the buildings and get the grounds ready for the crowds which were expected to attend. The first fight will probably be| held on the 24th” the date origin- ally set for the second event. A Pitiable Case. Poor Commissioner Wright yesterday found a very pitiable case of want and suffering at the home of George Anderson about three miles south of Bemidji. Mr. Anderson has been bed-rid ‘riden—fora-yearand his - Y isin the most destitute circum- stances at present.- He has been failing for some time past and was finally forced to-ask the county for aid. Hehas a wife and family and Commissioner Wright will see that for the pres- ent they receive sufficient aid from the county to tide them over their present distress. County Physcian Blakeslee is at- tending Anderson, Secured Homesteads. J. A. McDonald, Abe Wyler, George Fleming and Fred: Jor- dan returned this morning from their trip to the Iron range coun- try, where the Messrs. Wyler and'Fleming went to locate stone and timber claims. They both ‘(made filings at the Duluth land office on claims in the Little Ver- million river country and had a very-pleasant-trip: - = Getting Ready to Open. J. A. McConkey, whois soon to open anew grocery store in the quarters formerly occupied by Swedback’s grocery is in the city today to arrange for the opening of the new store.. The stock has been shipped and is expected to acrive tomorrow. The building is being vacated to- day. ° Reed’s For Daby Bhotograghs and Wedding Stougs IN ANY STYLE, FINISH OR PRICE. ALL KINDS OF hotos, Yiews of the City, Lake and Lumber Camps d pictures made new and enlarged to any size. Studio occupies all the second floor of tbe new Street block, next to the postoflice. on; dicplsy and dressing rooms are always open and you are - R. W, REED, Prop. My WATCH THE TIME FLY! MOVE FROM NARY Hardwood Mill Plant of S. D. Works & Co. to Have a New Location. S. D. Works. the real estate man and lumberian, was in the city last night on business. Mr, Works had just returned from a trip to.-his + home-at-~Mankato; where he went a short time ago to-meet his business ~partner, Mz, G. M, Palmer, a well known Mankato banker, who has just re- turned from spending tne winter at a California winter resort.- Mr. Works reports that among: other things affecting the devel- opement of the business of S. D, Works & Co. discussed and de- cided upon was the removal of the firm’s hardwood mill plant from Nary. The company have large realty interests in this sec- tion but have found their logging business very profitable and will engage in the work of getting out hardwood stuff on a’ more exten- sive scale in the future, - The plant at Nary which em- ploys about thirty men will be removed to a new location 1n the very near future. Several places are being considered and among them Bemidji. Mr. Works says that if any inducements could be made for the removal of the plant here it could no doubt be secured. The mill requires about twenty acres of ground for a site and yardage purposes. The location is'mot important and Mr. Works says almost any spot on Lake Irwin - handy to the railroad would be satisfactory. The mat- ter will be taken up by the busi- ness men’s club. To Build a Church. A meeting of the members and friends of the Baptist church will be held at the church this evening at eight o’clock to listen to the report of the building com- mittee which will recommend the beginning of building of the new chuich at once, Adjourn- ment will be taken in time to at- tend thelibrary meeting at the court house. Married Yesterday. Judge' Clark yesterday said the® magic words that made Gieorge A; Bordsen and Margaret Daly man and wife. The cere- mony © was performed at the court house. The bride is a charming young lady whose par- 'ents reside at Cass Lakeand the| groom is the agent for the M. & 1. at Tenstrike. The happy cou- ple went to Tenstrile last ni ght. A. E. WINTER, The Perraults Again. Mrs. River, was in the city yesterday to swear ont'a warrant for the arrestof her husband on a charge of assault. According to the woman’s story, while she was stopping with a neighbor ‘her husband entered the house and dragged her from a room and in- to the street, beat her cruelly and maltreated her in a” terrible manner...-She seught-the aid-of physican while in_this’ city. she will_suefordivorce and intends to hold her husband to answer to a charge of assault. Issues Circular. With the coming spring and the consequent clearing of lands by the settlers the railroads are evincing considerable apprehen- sion regarding forest fires. Trackmen have been instructed to renew their vigilance against such danger and the Great Northern has issued a circular to settlers warning them against the careless burning of clearings, Disallowed a Claim. Judge Clark has rendered his decision in the matter of the claim of J. P. Coates-against_the estate of Willis F. Steet. The claim was contested by J. F. Gib- bons, the administrator and was in the form of a note for $200 ex- ecuted about twenty years ago. Three Get Wings. The local srie of Eagles held a big meeting last night and three buzzards were equipped with wings. The newmembers are George Tanner, Chris Olson and |rived in the city this morning M. Munhall. After the degree work had been finished there was a smoke social and general good time. To Start New Restaurant. ~ Mr. Armstrong, of Blackduck, 18 in the city today looking up a location for a restaurant. Mr. Armstrong isin the restaurant business at’ Blackduck and plans | to move to this city. He was negotiating for the lease of the French building on Beltrami avenue this morning. 'Will OpenR eal Estate Agency. J. C. Moore, the real estate man expects to open a branch office at Nymore about the first of May. Mr. Moore says that town lots, at Nymore are moving. rapidly and that Nymore will M. Perrault, of Tartle | o have a big growth this summer. WE TALK A LITTLE < BUT ..Our Little Talk Talks.. FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: The Original KALAMAZ00 Petticoats $1. FIT ANY FIGURE, LARGE OR SMALL. Economy, ease and perfect satisfaction. The most popular petticoat produced. sStylish, modish patterns cost little, @ Last long. . Ba.zaar Store. Back From Europe. Nick Kies, one of the well known independent cruisers, who has made Bemidji his head- quarters for some time past ar- {from a winter’s visit at his old home in France.. Mr. Keis says during hisabsence he yisited his old home and had a very pleas- ant time. He spent some time in the city of Paris’ and at other points in France and returns to take up his labors in Bemidji again. health covery. Leaves for the Coast. Dr.L: A. Ward leaves tomor- row for the Pacific coast to enjoy a vacation from his business du- ties in Bemidji. not enjoyed ‘robust health for some time and feels that the trip to -the coast will During his absence Dr. Marcum will look after his duties as officer, many Bemidji friends will regret the ill health his departure and will hope for his complete ‘and Long Time. Tied Up. was employed at the Pine Island camps of the Crookston Lumber Company and who developed a bad case of small pox while at camp will be released from the quarantine hospital tomorrow after having been in quarantine for seventy-two days. was one of the most stubborn ever had at the county hospital and Dr. Blakesleesays the patient served a longer term in quaran- tine than anyone ever at the hos- pital. The doctor has benifit him. The doctor’s that necessitates speedy re- Beef About Beef. John McManus is looking for |5 the hungry sneak thief who stole is familiar with his place and thinks ‘all the thefts were the‘ work of tiie same party. NEW ARTSTOCK | a quantity of beef from his prem- ises last Tuesday night. Mr. Just Received Free McManus has been the vietim of | 5 THE LAKESIDE-STUDIO Scholarships 50":“::2’9‘:?’ “h‘:lft.s 0]’] the S“t'l‘;e st e epeniios erog) - sor ently and is having locks north of the Oty Boatliouse,on , matter inves{igatéd I:;:a :]Pfiievez dhelaie front: L = CONWAYS s - Yours for business, COMMERCIAL the work is done by someone who S COLLEGE /M. J. MORSE, - Lakeside Photographer. ~ WRITE US IN REGARD TO Box 744, 108 Sixth Street, between Bemidji and Beltrami Avenues. 'rite for Sample and Fashion Book 5 —Tealer in— Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverwalfe. Ete. Speeial Attention Given to Fine Watch Repairing. GhHe Famous Ever -Ready Plato Clock..... The Wonder of the ..CENTURY.. No Hands No Dial Upper Plate Shows the Hour Tower Plate Shows the Minute The Evolution of Computing Time From the ‘Sun Dial,’ ‘Hour Glass’ and present-day ‘Dial Clock’ to the Wonder of The New Century Don’t fail to see this Wonderful Copyrght; 1904 by B Keppeabeiser & Or assortment for . - Clock in Qur Show Window. PN N N NI S - SO SN N} A _ S ~ Ghe Clothiers L Our Large and Beautiful PRING Which Is Now at Its Best S clothing experts we believe we sell the best made ready-to-wear clothes in America’ | controlling—exclusively for Bemidji the sale of Stein-Bloch & Co., Rochester, N. Y and B. Kuppenheimer & Co., Chicago, faultlessly hand tailored custom finished clothes Suits, 10 to $30 Rain Coats, 12 to $25 Top Goats, 12 to $25 . . . . .o . . . . Most brilliant display-of Men’s-and -Young Men’s ready-for- service Suits, Rain Coats and Top Coats shown for Comprising an assortment unrivalled in style and quality. Examination will convinee you that this is the broadest, most interesting and greatest $15 offering ever known in Be- midji, and you will declare with us that every garment rep- resents the highest standard of perfection. No store in Be- midji offers such magnificent styles and vast $15 We Sell the GORDON, the Best $3 Hat ‘in America TOCK e S $15 ok John Canary, a woodsman, who The case b A Ao bbb bbb bbb bs @0 -