Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 15, 1904, Page 4

MAY LOOSE BOTH EYES Accident Sustained by Woods- man May Result in His Total Blindness. SPLINTER FROM WEDGE STRUCK EYEBALL. Probability That Sympathetic Inflamation of Other Eye Will Set In. Peter Odegaard, a woodsman employed near Kelliher by Irwin & O’Brien, was brought to the city this morning suffering with an eye which had been rendered useless by a splinter from a wedge which he was driving in- to the saw cut of a tree. The splinter flew off the wedge while Odegaard was driving the wedge into the cut and struck him fairly in the eye, splitting the eyeball and rendering the member en- tirely useless. He wasexamined by a local physician but nothing could be done to save the injured eye, and it is yery probable that the other optic will become affected sym- pathetically and the sight of both eyes lost forever, Odegaard is married and has one child. His home is at Thief River Falls, where he is em- ployed during the summer time at the sawmill in that city. SCHOOL BOARD SUED FOR $400 Fergus Falls Manufacturing Co. Sues to Secure Pay- ment For Material. A meeting of the school board of the independent district of Bemidji was held at the presi- dent’s office in the school house last nightand it was decided at the meeting to take a change of venue from the district court of Ofttertail county to the district court of Beltrami county in an actionbroughtby the FergusFalls MigCo. who claim damages in the sum of $400 for material furnish- ed to Contractor Frank Miller in the fall of 1903 during the con- struetion of the second addition to the high school building. The grounds upon which the suit is instituted are that the school board did not require the con- tractor to furnish a sufficient bond to protect parties who fur- nished material for the addition, and consequently are responsible for the amount. The matter will be fought in the courtsand Ches- ter McKusick has -been retained by the school board as its attor- ney. A colony of Bohemians will be setitled near Wilton in the spring. They will use Barlow’s Best. PRINCESS Grocery Co. We have a full line of Christmas Tree Decorations, Candy Toys, Candies, Ete. We will make a special price to Churches, Societies and Schools on these goods. Home Made Taffys Peanut Candy Mixed Nuts Bon Bons Chocolates Smokers’ Articles Fancy Box Tobaccos Case Pipes Look at these before selecting your presents. We will have for the Holidays a select line of Fruits and Vegetables. Select Oysters always in stock. Princess Grocery Co M. E. CARSON, Mgr Phone 282 - WILL BRING A TEST CASE Roseau Citizens Will Test Law Governing Rights of Homesteaders. Because the present provisions of the interior department rul- ings will not allow him to make a selection of Ked Lake Indian lands, according to his own ideas but confine him to the schedule and chart of desoriptions arrang- ed before the last auction sale, Even H. Oftelle, a promiment resident of Roseau county will begin a test case to determine whether or not the interior de- partment officials have the power to enact such legislation, thereby depriving the prospective home- steader from settling upon land which he desires. When seen yesterday in this city, in regard to his test case, Mr. Oftelle said: ‘“Yes, I shall take the matter into the higher circles of the interior department and find out where the home- steader is at. The provisions now existing in regard to Red lake homesteads make a choice by fractions impossible for the intending homesteader. He must either take the whole lump of land scheduled, be it 120 or 160 acres, or he must go without. In many cases similar to my own, a homesteader finds one forty acres of good soil attached to ene tract scheduled, and another small within the confines cf an adjoin- ing scheduled homestead. As a rule the homesteader is looking out for himself and he wants to unite the two good tracts and cut out the remainder in his appli- cation for filing. This, under ex- isting rules, is denied him, and he has to take one or the other of the claims upon which he found good soil; the poor land coming along with the bargain at $4 per acre.” STOLE A MARCH ON ALL BAGLEY MORE CASH THAN EVER Men Will Return From Woods Next Spring With a Big Wad. ARE STAYING BY THEIR JOBS BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. Weather is Unexcelled for Skid- ding and Work is Progressing Favorably. “When the men return from the woods next spring,’’ said W. A, Gould of the logging depart- ment of the Crookston Lumber company, “they will come with a bigger bunch of money than for several years. The men are stay- ing by their work better this year than for several years past, if not better than ever before. Wages range from $20 to $40 per month and are fully as high as have been paid at any time in this section with the exception of three years ago. ‘Work in the camps are progressing very sat- isfactorily. There never was finer weather for skidding than we are having new and every camp is making the most of it.” Loggers generally are very well satisfied with the conditions. All the larger camps have ice ways made and while a light fall of snow would help, the absence of snow is not serious with them. The smaller loggers who cannot afford to make ice roads are very anxious to see snow. Robert Neving is in the city to- day from Neving and reports logging operations progressing nicely in that vicinity, Bernard & Gorder are putting in about ten million feet near Neving this season. When the men returned from the .west this fall they had but little money, but loggers gener- ally agree with Mr. Gould that the men will be more liberally supplied with cash next spring Popular Young People at Bagley Are Married Very Slyly. Mr. Henry Huseby, cashier of the First National bank of Bagley was married last evening at Bag- ley to Miss Sarah Moen, a popu- lar young lady of that village, and the young couple made a com- plete get-away before any of their numerous friends realized what was happening. Both bride and groom are exceptionally pop- ular in Bagley, and although their engagement has been known for some time there was no suspicion among their friends that they contemplated marriage at the present time. Mr. and Mrs, Huseby came to Bemidji last evening and went south this morning for a short trip. It is safe to say that there will be doings when they return to Bagley. TUBERCULOSIS CAUSE OF DEATH Mrs. A. P. Ritchie Died Last Night at Elk River After Long Illness. Mrs. A. P. Ritchie, - wife of Superintendent Ritchie of the city schools of Bemidji, died at Elk River last night after along illness. Tuberculosis was the cause of death. Mrs. Ritchie had been ailing for a number of years, and although it was thought she would survive fora longer period, her death was not a surprise. Mr. Ritchie was present at her bedside at the time of her death. The remains will be interred in the cemetery at Elk River, but as yet the date for the funeral has not been an- nounced. Tax Collections Slow. County Auditor French reports that so far collections of taxes upon realty within the county have been very slow and that the prospects are that alarge amount will not be paid by Jan. 1, when a penalty of five per cent will be added. The taxes to which the penalty will be added were due Jan. 1, 1904, and unless paid by March 1 will be placed in the hands of the sheriff for collection. Masquerade Ball. A masquerade ball will be given Saturday aight at Glid- den’s hall at Nymore and all are cordially invited to be present. Good music will be furnishedfand a good time is expected. Valuable prizes will be awarded to those with the most ludicrous costume as well as to those whom the judges select as wearing the neatest. than for some years. WOODSMEN QUARANTINED County Health Officers Find Seven Cases of Smallpox East of Blackduck. County Health Officer I, A. Blakeslee returned this morning from a cedar camp situated near the Itasca county line east of Blackduck, where he established quarantine over seven cases of smallpox. Thecampiscomposed only of seven men, who are all afflicted with the disease, and it will remain closed until the regu- lar quarantine period has passed. An attempt was made by one of the men to make his get-away but he was caught in Itasca county by the health officer after a drive of several miles and brought back to the camp. where he will remain until released by the proper au- thorities. All Still Alive. The victims of the boiler ex- plosion are still alive at St. An- thony’s hospital, although the condition of three of them has not changed materially either for the better or worse. Rela- tives of the injured men were al- lowed in the ward where confin- ed for a short time yesterday afternoon, but as yet HEikstadt and the two Brewers have nof sufficiently recovered from the shock of the explosion to talk rationally. The burns sustained by the men are worse at first ex- pected and it is doubtful whether erther of the three men who are most badly hurt will recover. Firemen Still Lead. Recorder H. W. Bailey this morning counted the votes in the piano contest and the Firemen again show a strong lead. The vote this morning was as follows: Firemen 4416, Catholic church 1280, blanks 2. No additional votes have been received for any other societies since the last count, Size Up Situation. Senator Swedback is in St. Paul where he went yesterday afternoon on a matter of busi- ness. He will improve the oppor- tunity to talk with members of the legislature many of whom rendezyous at the capitol city at present regarding legislation this winter and will size up the senatorial situation. . Christened Last Night. The two children of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Geil, who are a year old, were christened last nightat the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geil, Rev. McLeod officiating. A number of friends attended the christening and refreshments The Red Cross is coming. - were served to ten. Read the Daily Pioneer. Fiity Years the Standard Rl S BAKING POWDIR Made from pure cream of fartar derived from grapes. PRIOE BAKING POWDER ©O: anicaga Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the partnership existing be- tween Knute E. Westrem and J. A. Bilden under the firm name of Westrem & Bilden, at Wilton, Minn., has this day been dis- solved by mutual consent. All outstanding accounts are pay- able to J. A. Bilden who also as- sumes and will pay all liabilities contracted by said firm. Dated this 15th day of Decem- ber, 1904, KNUTE E. WESTREM. J. A, BILDEN. Roof Is On. Work on the repairsto the Swedback Block is progressing rapidly. About fifteen men are employed. The workof putting on a new roof was completed yes- terday so that further operations can be conducted without fear of snow. The arrangement ‘of the building will be practically the same as before. Funeral Tomorrow. The funeral of William Eik- stadt, the boy who was killed in the recent disastrous boiler ex- plosion east of the city, will be held tomorrow afternoon from the family residence and the re- mains will be interred in the Frohn township cemetery. PLACED BEFORE THE SENATE. House Committee Reports Action on Judge Swayne's Case. ‘Washington, Dec. 15.—When the senate convened it was understood that before the close of the day it would be called upon to take cognizance of the decision of the house of representa- tives to begin impeachment proceed: ings against Federal Judge Charles Swayne of the Northern district of Florida. Apparently the senate had not counted upon being so confronted with this problem, so that when a few moments before the hour of meeting the house committee appeared at the vice president’s room to confer with President Pro Tem. Frye there was a general scurrying about on the part of the officials to find precedents and to make preparation for the ceremony, | o the like of which had not been wit- nessed in the senate chamber since the proceedings of 1876 against Secretary Belknap. A brief informal exchange of views s to the time when the senate should take up the case ensued. It was sug- gested that the trial might be post- poned until after March 4 next or even until the next session of congress. After the house committee had re-| ] tired Mr. Platt (Conn.) presented a resolution directing that “the message | of the house of representatives rela- tive to impeachment of Charles Swayne” be referred to a select com- mittee to consist of five senators to | be appointed by the presdent pro tem. The resolution was agreed to. HOUSE SESSION BRIEF. Motion to Discuss Consular Reorgani- zation Bill Lost. Washington, Dec. 15.—Immediately after the house met Mr. Jenkins (Wis.), from the committee on the ju- diciary, reported back the resolutions recently introduced -by Mr. Baker (N. Y.) demanding an inquiry into the | &£ 80 called steel trust, with the recom- mendation that the resolution lie on the table. The recommendation of the committee was adopted. The house refused to go into com- mittee of the whole to consider the bill for the reorganization of the con- sular service and at 2:19 o'clock ad- Jjourned. GETS $10,000 FOR KIND ACT. Nashville Hotel Clerk Rewarded for Helping Old Man. Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15.—Houston Bond, a clerk in a local hotel, has re- ceived & certified check from Evans- ville, Ind., for $10,000. Four years ago an old gentleman fell on the sidewalk in front of the hotel and was severely injured. Mr. Bond went to his assist- ance, lifted him from the ground and cared for him until he had recovered. The check is the sequel. Mr. Bond would not disclose the name of the man who sent the check. JEWS BUYING UP GRAIN. Sell It in Russia at Three Times Cost e Price. Kishineff, Dec. 15—The district zenmstvo has voted $105,000 to pur- chase’ bread and to open warehouses for the sale of flour and grain to the distressed at a cost price, as the Jews are buying up all the grain in the vil- lages and reselling it at three times its cost. The zemstyo proposes to limit the sale of supplies to individuals to 200 pounds. British Mission Arrives at Kabul. Peshawar, British India, Dec. 15.— The British mission to Afghanistan, headed by Louis Dane, foreign secre-|. tary of the Indian government, arrived safely and in good health at Kabul| Dec. 12. Very Cold in New York State. Saratoga, N« tures ranging A chance of a life time for old and young to purchase Christmas Presents. Our Holiday Goods are d.is‘played on tables in the center of our store and one glance will show that our Holiday Counters are not only covered with Toys but are laden with useful goods of all descriptions such as Fancy Handkerchiefs, Valuable Furs of All Kinds, Ladies’ Fancy Belts, and the largest assortment of Combs ever shown in this city. 8 A Frightened Horse. Running hke mad down the street dumping the occupants,or a hnndred other accidents, are every day occurrences. It be- hoves everybody to have a reli- able Salve handy and there are none as good as Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Burns. cuts, sores, ec- zema and piles, disappear quickly under its soothing effect. 25c, at all drug stores. Eagles Install. An installation of the officers of the local aerie of Eagles was held last night and a large number of the members of the order were in attendance.’ After the instal- lation exercises were concluded a supper was served which was enjoyed by all. Mr. A. R. Kane, a prominent druggist of Baxter Springs, Kansas, says: “Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are, in my judgement, the most su- perior preparation of‘anything in use today forconstipation. They aresure inaction and with no ten- dency to nauseate or gripe. For sale by Barkers Drug Store. Will be Headquarters for Christmas Trees, Trimmings and Holly. A full line of Candies con- stantly in stock and our special effort will be to please the Xmas trade. We have the very best and the moderate priced goods. Our facilities for making Wed- ding Cakes and Christmas Cakes are unsurpassed and all orders will receive careful attention. Remember the Model Bakery for “GOOD THINGS TO EAT” R. R. BLY, - - Prop. Subscribe for the Pioneer and get the news. Bemidji Commercial College is now in a position teach any and all subjects taught by that school for $1.00 per week nights, and $1.50 per week days, straight. Al subjeets. : : : : : . P. J. CONWAY, Principal. Box 744, 108 Sixth Street, betwee: Bemidji and Beltrami Avenues. = For Sale or Rent One store building, 24x60; plate glass front; hardwood floors; good basement and barn; second floor contains eight nice, light rooms. Will sell on easy terms. O’LEARY & BOWSER, Bemidji, Minnesots.. Free---A Tur- keywitheach purchase of $15 or more _at THE CLOTHI =——=GREA Display of Men’s High Grade Overcoats § nobby, THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORE 3rc9. From America’s Foremost 250---SUITS AND OVERCOATS---250 to select from; the cream of this Not a last year’s coat nor an old one in stock; all season’s make. new and up-to-date. Stein-Bloch Suits and Overcoats § $12 and $15 Overcoat values;|Men’s $20 Overcoat values, in with belts and plain back;|elegant fancy patterns as well as plain; a strictly hand- $l 5 rich Overcoats $10 made Overcoat You will re- ceive a Tur- key free with eaeh pur- chase of $15 or more | Makers of Clothing. and double breasted in season’s newest styles $10 Men’s $12 and $15 Suit values|Men’s $20 Suit values; beauti- & real Scotch materials, single|ful, fancy worsteds and Scoteh plaids; strong-wearing l 5 hand-tailored Suits HOLIDAY GOODS AT PUR'SE-PLEASING PRICES We have placed on sale thousands of dollars worth of everything that is new and proper for Xmas. Our prices will prove a revelation to the Bemidji Public. ) i Smoking Jackets, Neckwear, Fancy Hosiery, Faney Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, ; ‘Gloves, Dress Shirts, Bath Robes, Mufflers, Night Robes, Underwear, Seap Gaps. Pajamas, Cloth Caps. . Selections mad