Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 5, 1905, Page 4

| | WEIS FAMILY " Wife and Children of Man Held at County Jail in Desperate Staits. SUPPLY OF FOOD AND CLOTHING IS EXHAUSTED. Visit to Cabin Made by Deputy Sheriff Who Finds Them in Pitiful Condition. A pitiful condition of affairs was found to exist at the home of Jacob Weis, the man now held at the county jail to await the action of the grand jury for the alleged stabbing of his neighbor, John Sukert, when a visit was made to the premises yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Thos. Bailey, Jr. The faithful wife and her two little children, one a little over two years of age and the other a mere infant, are living in a cabin which affords little shelter from the cold and the meagre food sup- ply found inside the hut consist- ed of a few dry crusts of bread and a small piece of fat pork which would not appease the hun- ger of an average man for a day. Mrs. Weis visited her husband at the county jail in this city yes- terday. She seemed to be re- signed to her fate and expressed confidence that her husband would ultimately be cleared of the crime of which he is accused. But in spite of her bravery. tears would often dim her eyes, and, suspécting that something was wrong, a kind hearted deputy asked her to tell her troubles. She remained silent, but upon being questioned she admitted that her food supply was run- ning low and the deputy accom- panied her to the cabin, which is about four miles west of the city. Upon an examination of the house he found that the cup- board shelves were bare and the family in actual wantof food. The fuel supply was also ex- hausted and the dingycabin with its unfortunate inmates present- ed one of the most pitiful spec- tacles of wantand starvation ever seen ir'northern Minnesota. A small cook stove was the only means for heating the cabin, which is loosely built and full of cracks where the mud plastering has fallen out, leaving large apert- ures where wind and cold gain entrance and make life miserable for the unhappy inmates. The bed clothes were found-to con- sist of only three light blankets, and it is certain that the two small children have suffered with PRINCESS Grocery Co. Don’t forget that our line of Canned Goods is the best. Our Princess Brand Coffees and Teas cannot be beaten. We are selling those Fancy Ringrose, Dill, Medium Sweets and Sour Pickles Don’t forget our line of Bon Bon Boxes Fancy Chocolate Candy Candy at wholesale'prices Genuine Lether Cigar Cases Case Pipes Pocket Books Tole Pouches Mixed Nuts Home Made Taffy Ripe Tomatoes Cucumbers Radishes Lettuce Celery Candy Extra Select Oysters Fancy Greening Apples, $2.25 per barrel. Princess Grocery Co M. E. CARSON, Mgr . Phone 282 ROBBERY Masked Man Holds Up Sa- lIeon of P. M. Getter at 1:30 Last Night. SECURES SMALL HAUL AND MAKES GET-AWAY. - Traced to Home of Dr. Blakeslee, Where Pursuit Ends Unsuc- cessfully. A masked man entered the sa- loon of P. M. Getter at Wilton last night, drew a revolver and told the five men who were in the saloon to hold up their hands while he relieyed them of their valuables. Four of them com- plied instantly but Mr, Getter, who carried alarge sum of money in a pocketbook in his inside coat pocket, drew the book from his pocket and threw it on the floor unnoticed by the hold-up artist before he was compelled at the point of revolver to hold up his hands. The robber searched the pock- ets of every man in the crowd but was successful in securing only about $15 in silver which was carried in a purse by Mr. Getter- After a thorough examination of the men had taken place he back- ed out of the saloon and ran into the woods. A posse was speedily organized by the five men and they followed the tracks of the man as far as the home of Dr. F. A. Blakeslee, two miles west of Bemidji, where it was lost and the pursuit given up. The men came to this city and notified the police who went out to where the tracks had been lost but were un- successful in locating it. When the track was lost the robber was headed in a north- easterly direction and it is thought that he went to Turtle River. The authorities in that city have been notified and des- cription of the man sent to them and should he appear there his arrest will undoubtedly follow. The description of the man given by Mr. Getter tallies with that of a character who has made Bemidji his home for some time past and who is regarded by the police in this city as an all around bad man. Sheriff Bailey and Deputy Brose left this morning for Tur- tle River and will make an at- tempt to apprehend the criminal. A Grim Tragedy is daily enacted, in thousands of homes, as death claims, in each one, another victim of consump- tion or pneumonia. But when coughs and colds are properly treated, the tragedy is averted. F. G. Huntley, of Oaklardon, Ind. writes: ‘“My wife had the con- sumption, and three doctors gave her up. Finally she took Dr. King’s New Discovery for con- sumption coughs and colds, which cured her, and today she is well and strong.” It kills the germs of all diseases. - One dose relieves. Guaranteed at 50c and $1.00 by all druggists. T'rial bot- tle free, School Meeting. A meeting of the school board was held at the president’s office in the school house last night and all members of the board were in attendance. Contracts for furnishing 250 cords of wood were let to five bidders. One hundred cords of tamarack at $2.50 per cord and 150 cords of jack pineat $2.25 were purchased. Beyond this little business of im- portance was transacted. Supposed Thief Is Caught. Sheriff Bailey returned yester- day from Cass Lake, where he arrested N. W, Ross, who is'sus- pected of having stolen the -over- coat and a sum of money which was found to be missing from the Markham hotel last fall. Ross will be arraigned before Judge Pendergast upon the charge of grand larceny. the cold as a result of insufficient covering, The county commissioners have been motified of the condi- tion of affairs existing at the cabin and they will probably take action to either provide food and clothing for the family or order their removal to the county poor|best—Mark’s lung Balsam is th : | s farm. BULLETIN DESTITUTE AT WILTON| NUMBER 1 Northeast Experiment Sta~ tion Issues First Series of Bulletins. TREATING OF FARMING IN THIS SECTION. Bulletins of Great Interest And Value to the Farmers of North- east Minnesota. Sup’t A. J. McGuire of the ex- perimental sub station of the Minnesota School of Agriculture has issued the first series of bul- letins in which farming condi- tions in northeastern Minnesota will be treated briefly and con- cisely and which will contain many suggestions of the greatest value to the farmers of this sec- tion. Bulletins will be issued each week, the first being as fol- lows: Grand Rapids, Minn. January, 1905. Eight years ago the state pur- chased 360 acres of land in Itasca county, two miles east of Grand Rapids, for the purpose of estab- lishing an experiment station. The object of the station was to determine the agricultural possi- bilities . of northeastern Minne- sota, and to work out a system of farming best suited to this sec- tion of the state. Thus far the station has served the purpose for which it was in- tended. The clearing of pine land and putting under cultivation has been worked out from the most practical and economic stand point. The drainage of swamps and the value of the same for farm land has also been worked upon. Most all the different erops grown in Minnesota have been tried. Numerous varieties of the common grains, grasses and roots have been tested to de- termine the kind best adapted to this northern section. Notwithstanding the results al- ready obtained there yet remains a work for the Northeast Experi- ment Station. Nearly one third the total area of the state may be included in this northeastern section. Whatever may be its disadvantages the greater part of it will be used in time for agri- culture. If wisely farmed it may be made productive and profitable if unwisely, its future will be that of proverty. We must not close our eyes to the fact that much of the soil is sandy, and sandy soil is dangerous, but if rightly farmed that which is not too sandy is the best kind of soil for this northern section. The nature of the soil and its requir>-|. ments will be taken up in a later bulletin. The aim of the Northeast Ex- periment Station in the future will be largely to encourage a system of farming best for our conditions. It might be stated that stock raising and dairying will be the foundation of that system. Nothing will be taught or encouraged that will not be worked out in practice on the experiment farm, and found to be practical and best for the farmer. Beginning next week there will be a series of bulletins on the work of the station. These will comprise a report of the crop of the past year. Small grain, hay roots and fodder corn, also an account of the garden and or- chard. One bulletin will be given to farm dairying such as we are doing this winter. This will give an account of feeding, the hand- ling of milk and cream and the making of butter, and the profit from the same. The last bulle- tin of this series will be on the soil. The nature of soil and its requirements for profitable farm- ing. This station can serve the pur- pose for' which it was intended only through bettering the condi- tion of the farmers. It can do this only when it has their sym- pathy and confidence. We ask| you to read those bulletins and give them your honest condera- tien. A. J5 MCGUIRE. Nothing can be better than the Former County Health Offi- cer Lands Job For An- other Two Years. At the meetingof the board of county commissioners this morn- ing County Health Officer Blakes- lee was reappointed for a term of two years in spite of vigorous op- position by two prominent physi- cians of the city. Dr. W. R. Morrison and Dr.. L. A. Ward were the two other candidates for the position but atter a ballot had been taken by the commis- sioners it was found that out of four ballots cast three were for Blakeslee, and his election was declared by chairman Danaher. All three of the gentlemen who asked the appointment are well fitted. Dr. Blakeslee has served the coutty in that capacity for the past four years and has always been ready to attend the wants of a sick prisoner or in- mate of the county poor house at any time of the day or night. The position is' attended with much hard work and the long drives in inclement weather often necessitated by calls from remote districts throughout the county make the lot of a county health officer not the least envi- able, SEMPLE TAKEN AWAY FOR TRIAL Requisition Papers Finally Arrive and Prisoner Will Be Tried at Langdon. Wn. Semple, the man accused of being a fugitive from justice by the authorities of Cavalier county, North Dakota, was taken away this afternoon and will stand trial al Langdon upon two charges, one of having sold liquor unlawfully and the other of hav- ing skipped outleaving the bonds- men who went good for him in the lurch. He has been held at the county jail in this city for the past two weeks awaiting the ar- rival of requisition papers issued by Governor Van Sant and for- warded to the governor of North Dakota for his signature. papers arrived last night, - 'Pleasant Social Function. An unusually enjoyable social function, mention of which was overlooked in these columns last evening, was the joint installa- tion held Tuesday evening by the Rathbone Sisters and the Knights of Pythias. Lunch was served late in the evening at the Grill and dancing was enjoyed until an early hour. The two lodges are among the strongest in the city and the gathering Tuesday evening has set a pace for the other lodges of Bemidji. |\ Buried at Poor Farm. The funeral of two paupers|\W took place at the county poor |\W farm today 'and the remains interred in the county cemetery, | \W Archie Fullerton, who died at|W Nebish on Monday, was buried and the remains of Ed Olson, who expired at St. Aathony’s hospital last week, was also in- | terred. No relatives of the two men have been located. Switch Engine for Bemidji. The rush of business on the Great Northern in this city has necessitated the employment of a switch engine to handle the|\W large amount of freight that is|W shipped in and out of the city The | N A B I G in the ¢ BAZAAR STORE HIT Grocery Department. Christmas is over and everyone must settle down to business again. The Bazaar Co. has decided that this would be a good time to make a hit with Groceries. " We handle nothin complete line. Dill Pickles, perqt - - Sweet Pickles, = - Cranberries, & - Celery Sauce, per gt bottle - Heinz’ India Relish, ¢ - Oyster Cocktail, & - Heinz’ Ketchup, Heinz' Chile Sauce, Heinz’ Worcester Sauce, Heinz' Caper Sauce, We are here with the Goods. g but the best, and also have a very We mention a few of our good things: - 10¢ - 20c - 10¢ - 25¢ - 30c 25¢ Sour Pickles, perqt - Sauer Kraut, < - Queen Olives, per qt bottle - Pickled Onions, « - Little Midgets, 4 = Heinz’ Cucumber Celery, Heinz' Heinz’ Chutlnery, Heinz Sweet Pickles We are here with the Prices. Must: 10c 10¢ 25¢ 25¢ 25¢ ard, (mixed), Heinz’ Curry Powder, Heinz’' Celery Salt, etc We have come to stay. The Bazaar Department Store. PHONE 42. Ghe MODEL Bakery Is prepared at all times to give you the very best in Bread, Pies, Cakes, and other ‘good things toeat’ R. R. BLY, - Prop. Phone 125. The Model Bakery 315 Minnesota Avenue. not to suit us, but you. BEMIDJI COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Commercial Law, Arithmetic, Grammar, Lan- guage, Letter Writing, Spelling and Penman- ship; also Public School and Normal branches between January 2d and 9th Will start classes in Bookkeeping, Shorthand, (Munson, Graham or Ben Pitman’s systems) ) If you are contemplating on taking any of the above courses, please confer with the principal regarding ! rates. Rates made to suit the richest or poorest student; To students out of town we will pay railroad fare; also can get good board and room in private families for $10 to $12 per month. Families who can take students at above rates please &4 advise the principal.—Phone 20. Men’s 18-ounce Flannel W | Shirts, priced at $1.50, W A for v $1.10 W W W Schneider Bros., The Clothiers. ” > Fine Sole Leather Suit Cases, I in deeper than any other in city; for ‘holiday g’oods§ 25% to 50% off!! We have commenced a discount sale on all Holiday Goods left over from the Christmas Sale. After a most satisfactory holiday trade we find we have left many small lots and odds and ends that we wish to close out before inventory; to do this prices have been cut regardless of profit. We ‘make good’’ We ‘deliver the goods’ o . . a:\ Sensational cut prices on Stein- 2 daily. Formerly the local freight | ¥ did all the switching and it took |\¥ from three to six hours on each trip. Off For France. Medard Mercil was in Bemidji today from Crookston making this territory for Felix Fournet the wholsale liquor man. Mr. Fournet will take an extended va- cation this winter and will shortly leave for France with his family for a three or four months visit. \W TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. ,rd in private ily for a lady who will visit Bemidfifo{ her health. Pioneer | ¥ Pitts, Grand Rloch Suits and Overecoats. Garments of Highest Grade! Every Shape, Style and Fabrie! cheice $22, $20 and $18 values at unreserved