Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 5, 1904, Page 4

- FOR NOTHING Fine Chance for Patrons of the Pioneer to See the Sights at St. Louis. PIONEER WILL GIVE THREE ~—_FREETRIPS T0.THE FAIR. Most Pépular Ladies in Bemidii and North Central Minne- sota Will Go. The. Pioneer offers three free trips to the World’s Fair at St. Louis to the most popular ladies of Bemidji and central northern Minnesota. e S “The conditions are as follows ~ One lady will be sent from Be- midji, one from the towns of - Walker, Cass Lake, Bagley, Ten- strike and Blackduck, and one from other towns in central northern Minnesota such as ‘Northome, Nary, Kelliher, Sol- way, Turtle River, Lakeport, _Guthrie, etc. The winners in “each case will be determined by the number of votes cast in favor of the respective candidates from each election district, Bemidji constituting one election district, Blackduck, Cass Lake, Bagley, Tenstrike and Walker another district, and all othev towns in this part of the state the third election district. Votes will be allowed as fol- lows: I daily weekly One month's subscription 40 Three i Bix One year's Two " 50 400 i 1000 v 2500 Three years' " 5000 For every dollar in cash paid ~ for job work, for advertising, or on past due accounts 150 votes will be allowed. Coupons, each good for five votes, will also ap- pear in each issue of the Pioneer, beginning with this issue: ' Everyone wants to go to the world’s fair and here is a chance to go with practically no cash outlay. The fair was opened last Saturday and promises to be the biggest thing of the kind ever at- tempted by any nation and the young ladies who are the winners of the Pioneer contest will haye the trip of a life time atalmost no cost to themselves. Do you want to go to the fair ourself? Have you a friend that ou would like to have go? This your chance. Get busy. PRINCESS SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY: 20° Regular price Fancy Lemon Cling Peaches, Fancy Peel per can. Fancy Pears, per can.... Fancy Canned Apple “pergallon can ONIONS LETTUCE STRAWBERRIES RADISHES CUCUMBERS Remember the Date, Saturday, May 7. - Princess Grocery Co Phone 282, 214 Beltrami Ave. “|of Avgyle, where the - | been located for BAD WRECK IN BE- MIDJI YARDS Freight and Passenger Col- fide Head-on This Morning. PASSENGERS SHAKEN UP AND SEVERAL SLIGHTLY INJURED. Both Engines Badly Damaged By Impact and Crews Have Narrow Escapes. The engine of the east bound local way freight on the Great Northern and the west bound night passenger collided head-on in the Great Northern yards, just edst of the Mi ippi bridge hortly after 2:30 o’clock this morning. —Both enginecrews jumped and none sustained in- jury. The passeugers on the night train were badly shaken up and several tained minor in- juries including J. W. Irwin of this city, who was bruised about the face. Both engines were badly wrecked. 2 The freight engine was doing some switching at the mill track and through an oversight on the part of the train crew was occu- pying the main line on the pas- senger train’s time. The: sharp curve just east of the bridge pre- vented either crew from seeing the other untilit was too late to avoid the collision. The freight engine was backing a string of cars and as soon as the engineer heard the passenger whistle he made all speed to’ get into the siding. The passenger engineer reversed and as soon as it be- came. evident that. the collision was inevitable - both crews jumped. ol The impact was terrific and threw most of the passengers from their seats, .juggled the trunks 1n the baggage car and threw all who were standing on their feet preparing to leave the train violently to the floor. The engines were so tightly locked together that the passenger en: gine was broken loose from the train and befere they could be stopped they ran some distance up into the yard and took out several drawheads in a-string of cars and derailed two empties at the west end of the yard. An engine was sent up from Cass Lake and took the train on west. The wrecking crew from Cass Lake came up this morning and straightened ~out the | siding where several cars were derailed and a number smashed up. The wreck was a very fortu- nate one. The passenger ap- proaching — this city does mnot slacken its speed until just be- fore the bridge is reached and if the freight engine had been standing still there might- have “been a much worse story to tell. The cause of the wreck will be immediately investigated and it is probable that both the engi- neer and conductorof the freight will be discharged or get lay offs. ''UP FOR PERJURY : Dr. Whetstone Former Cass Lake Physican Has Bunch of Trouble at Ardyle. Dr. R. F. Whetstone, formerly of Cass Lake, is before the pres- ent session of -the federal court -|at Fereus Falls on a charge of e g »d by J Sutton, octor has several months. The trouble is the outgrowth of an old time dispute between Wlhetstone and Sutton which has been in litigation for: some time. Whetstone began suit against Sutton for alleged accusation of perjury in connection with bank- ruptey proceedings which were taken by Whetstone. The suit was for $25,000 damages Whetstone secured a verdic $1. The present action is based on this suit Sutton alleging that Whetstone perjured himself on the witness stand at the trail. The feeling between the par tothe controversy is very bitter and both refuse to yeild. perjury pref IReed’s For Daloy Bholographs and Wecdding Stouwps IN ANY STYLE, FINISH OR PRICE. ALL KINDS OF | Photos, Views of the City, Lake and Lumber Camps Old pictures made new aud enlarged to any size. Studio occupi | of the second floor of the new Street block, next to the postoflic all My _reception, display and dressing rooms are always open and you are wel ~R.W.REED, Prop. " CHIEF IS DEAD Long Life Friend of Chief Bemidjl Dies at Winnibigoshish Reservation, Word comes from the Winni- | bigoshish-Indianreservation-that|— ain| je-cuming, theaged chictt of the White Oak Point band of Chippewa ~ Indians. died-a few days-ago,-and-his remains-were puried with all the pomp and fantastic ceremonies of the In- dian nation. The old man was ailing most of the winter with a severe attackof la grippe, which later developed into. quick con- sumption. - He went out into the sugar bush, near the northeast shore of Leech lake, accompanied by a band of men and women members of his tribe. to gather in the maple sugar for 5 Son-je-cummg was an old friend of Bemidji, and when-the latter died, Son-je-cuming was much depressed-and failed rapidly in health. The dead Indian was liked by his fellowtribesmen, and also by the white people who knew him. Like Bemidji he was ever of a peaceful disposition. Organize Tonight. There will be a meeting of bas ball enthusiasts at the City Opera house tonight for the purpose of discussing the organization of a base ball team. With consider- able fast talent anxioustoaccomp- lish this end the meeting should be productive of results. A pitcher can be secured in Tom Kane, who is at present employed here and was farmed out by the Three I league last year, when he opened the season with the Keokuk team. All phases of the situation will be discussed to- night. Thereisa strong senti- ment for a home team, but the o |it is‘expected that more logs question of meeting the expense of its maintenance is yet to be disposed of.. /The public purse will probably be felt by a solicit- Taken Back to Jasper. Otto Steen, of Jasper, Minn,, arrived in the city yesterday to take charge of the remains of his brother, C. K. Steen, who died at St. Anthony’s hospital. The remains were taken to Jasper this morning. The dead man ‘had come to this section to locate and his relatives claim he had a large sum of money.with: him which cannot be accounted. for now. He had been drinking quite heavily for several days before he was:taken ill. Stopped the Cutting. The force of men taken out of this city Monday morning. by the Backus-Brooks Lumber Co., “|to cut pineon a claim near Lalse- port which had been overlooked last winter returned to the city yesterday. Under the conditions of the contract the company was to have the pine all off by May 4 and the setticr stopped the cut- ting Tuesday might. About sev-| enty thousand was gotten out but_the best part of the timber still remains. The Grass Lake Ditch. John Jinkinson isstaking out a crew of twenty-five men today to work on the Grass Lake ditch, which he hopes to have com- pleted by the latter part of this month. - Mr. Jinkinson has been working for several weeks past on the ditch with a small crew, but reached a point yesterday where the frost made it impos- sible to proceed, The ditch will be pushed to completion as soon as possible. Grading Logging Spurs. R -White is superintending the construction of the two new logging spurs near Kelliber. Both leave the Kelliher line about 4 mile this side of that village and run about two miles into the woods. = A large force of men is employed in clearing the right of way, grading has been begun and as'soon as it is finished steel will be laid. Start Work at Gap. The Brainerd Lumber company started a crew of men at work at the sorting gap this afternoon. The dr now at cthe mouth of the Mississippi will be sorted and by the time this is tinished s will have arrived so that the crew can be kept on. The work of hoist- ing will be begun shortly. Proving Up Homesteads. t M. Auderson and Burdick, two of the pio- of the town of Eckles, are y-today-for-the-purpos of making final proof on hom steads in Kekles town before Clerk of Court Rhoda. Both gentlemen have fine farms and improvements to SeASON., Injury Not Serious. A, Waldon, who was injur erday while emplc a well for Lang & +is getting along very nicely. Dr. Smith of this city attended him. Waldon was st head by a chain and was uncon scious for about an hour and a ed half, - [indications are that-the.cvent will ck on the| INDIANS MAKING MERRY Red Lake Indians Holding Big Dance and Feast at Agency. RECEIVE MONEY FROM SALE OF " 'RESERVATION LANDS: Big Dance in Progress and Many Visitors Expected to Come This Week. The Red Lake Indians are hold- ing a big dance and-bouillon at the agency this week and present be one of the biggest affairs the Indians have ever held in north- ern Minnesota. : 5 Tuesday —and Wednesday of this week the Indians received their money from the govern- ment for the first payment on the purchase of the reservation lands. The whole amount was $20,000 and the per capita is wbout $14. Payment was fin- ished yesterday. The big dance house at the agcney is in shape for the pow wow and dancing will begin to- night. Many visitors are ex- pegted from the Cass Lake and Leech Lake reservations and some of the most famous dancers in the Chippewa nation are ex- pected to attend and help to make merry and get the money off. The agency stores did a thriving business yesterday in gaudy trinkets, blankets and all sorts of things that are dear to the heart of Poor Lo. Preparations are being made for a big feast, which begins to- morrow. Several cattle will be barbecued and the Indians an- sufficient to hold them for a while. The usual cotorie of tin horn gamblers are in attendance and poker on pine stumps finds great fayor. with ‘the bucks, many of whom remain: for days and nights at a sitting. Some of the Indians are proficient gamblers themselvés and a story is being told on a poker player from an up-line town, who has the reputa- tion of being a successful big mitter and sat intoa braced pro, position with four Indians an lost his: bank roll with an ease and grace that was no trouble. Arrangements are being made at the agency for an eight days’ celebration ‘in July, at which there will be games of all sorts and a general big time. The In- dians have an excellent base ball team and are particularly anxious to take on the Bemidji team. ticipate a feed that should be all | .THE BAZAAR.. ‘The Center of Attraction WATCH FOR THE PRICE CARDS ON OUR DISPLAY TABLES! Every Day @a Change! THIS WILL BE FOR. THE WHOLE WEEK HERE AREAFEWOFTHE ITEMS: These are all New Arrivals and Up-to-Date Ladies’ and Misses’ Dress Suits and Shirt Waists. The Original Kalamazoo Petticoat, at 98¢ and up. .such as.. Ginghams, Wash Goods, Waistings, Suitings, Splash Voiles, Valerji Voiles, Tailors’ Suitings, Laces, Trimmings, Linings, Bindings, Ribbons, 'Groceries. ~ All bought within the last few weeks. lowest prices this weekat ~~THE Our Shoe Department is Complete. Don’t Miss the Shoe Day Biggest quantity and BAZAAR. Indians Beat Park Rapids. Curtis Wright, captain of last soason’s Park Rapids football team, was in the city /this morn- ing. Mr. Wright is in the em- ploy of the Minnesota Central Telephone company and was up to locate some * “trouble” be- tween this city and Nary,- He reports that Park Rapids has just- organized a baseball team and would like to try conclusions some time in the near future with the Bemidji team. = Park Rapids played its first game last Sunday with the Pine Point In- dians and was decisively de- feated. ' The Indians have a very fast bunch and -the personel of thier team includes a number of old Carlisle players. Catching Some Big Ones. Some of the finest wall-eyed pike ever taken out of Lake Be- midji or Lake Irwin were caught yesterday. The evening fishing last night was very good and some handsome strings were caught. Bart Stafford brought np a string’ of about fifteen 'in- cluding several pike that weighed six pounds each, This morning C. R.Martin caught two pike that weighed over five pounds each. Start for the Coast. Mr. and Mrs. James' Duff, of Turtle River, were passengers on the M. & I. south this morning on thelr way to Spokane, Wash., where they will make their future home. The family has® many Bemidji friends and quite a party were at the depot to bid them goodbye. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. WANTED - Agents, ladies or gentlemen. Wages $2 per day. ,VI& rite to W. G., Grand Rapids. inn. i g T CELEBRATE Scandinavian- Workmen™ to— 0b: serve May 17, the National Independence Day. The local lodge of Scandinavian Workmen at a recent meeting decided to formally = observe May 17, the national independ- ence day, by a picnic'and general zood time to be held near this city. The matter of arrange- ments was delegated to a com- mittee of seven, and the com- mittee will’meet Friday night to disc he plans and make the final arrangements. An effort will be made to have the famous Bjorny singing chorus present bration will probably be under- talcen on quite an elaborate scalé. “The M uri Girl” thor- oughly pleased a large business at the City Opera house last night and was without question one of the cleverest comedy produc- tions seen at the local house this season. The bill was liberally interspersed with catchy special- ties and the attendance was more than pleased. The production is one of the last which will be seen at the local house this season and there ave no bookings for the re- mainder af this month up to the present time. Caught Timber Thieves. State Timber Inspector Cas ler returned today from atrip to Bagley and the outlying dis- tricts in Clearwater county e he went to look up tres. reported—on—state—lands: . Casler found a lot of logs, and a considerable quantity of wood which had been cuton state lands and promptly contiscated it. Has Hearing Next Week. John Berg, the man accused of burning the bridge across the | Little Mississippi river at Shev- |lin was taken to Bagley yester- da ternoon for a preliminary Ihe The prosecation asked | for ay and an adjournment | aken until May 14. Berg will be brought back to this city to await the hearing at the county from- Grand-Forks and the cele. |- jail. Lop a Length Off Your Tailor Bill and add the spice of style to your get-up. We can pull you out of the custom-shop bog with STEIN- BLOCH SMART CLOTHES. Sky-scraping style, top-notch qual- ity and ground-floor prices. Summer sacks in four kinds of cuts, outing two-piecers for belt days, snappy top-coats for weather- changes and graceful rain-coats which are just as helpful with top- hats and patent leather on a society night as at 10 a. m. with a derby and tans. We just polite- ly ask you in. The question of buy is up to you. Speak about this label: