Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 7, 1905, Page 4

C0. MILITIA Captain Reynolds Asks if * People of Bemidji Are Interested. MASS MEETING CALLED FOR TO- MORROW AFTERNOON. By Concerted Action of Citizens Company Could Be Landed in This City. Do the people of Bemidji want a company of the national guards? If we do we can have it, but ac- tion must be taken quickly. That is the state of affairs re- garding the appointment of this city as the location of a military company, and all that is neces- sary to secure the appointment is concerted action on the part of the business men. A mass meeting has been called by the committee, of which Capt. Reynolds is chairman, for tomor- row afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, and every one interested is ur- gently requested to be present. The benefits to be derived from a military company have un- doubtedly been vastly underesti- mated by the citizens of the city, and the little interest shown in the meetings held for the pur- pose of organization during the past week has resulted in dis- couraging the committee to no small extent. Situated as Be- midji is in the midst of several Indian reservations, in case of an outbreak the company would prove valuable to protect the lives and property of citizens. At the present time an outbreak is likely to occur at any moment, as the policy of the government in taking away the lands of the red man for settlement by the whites has caused a feeling of deep hatred to be engendered. In many other ways the com- pany would be useful to the city. In the case of fire, an instance was shown in the blaze at the Swedback block a little over a month ago. Hundreds of dollars worth of goods carried out from the stores located in the burning building was carried away simpy because a guard was not placed around the goods. A military company could have prevented this very easily had it been sta- tioned here at the time of the fire. Many other goodargumentsare set forth in favor of the location of a company in this city and the citizens should turn out tomor- TOW en masse. 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 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 Extra Select Oysters Fancy Greening Apples, $2.25 per barrel. Princess Grocery Co M. E. CARSON, Mgr. Phone 282 Supt. Strachan of M. & l.v Will Use His Influence to Aid Farmers. Superintendent Strachan of the Minnesota & International Railway company was in the city ‘the other day and was approach- ed by a prominent bnsiness man of Bemidji regarding the rates for transporting cordwood over the line which are now in effect. Mr. Strachan had read the article published some time ago relative to the matter and stated that he was heartily in favor of a reduc- tion in the rates now charged by the company and would use his influence to bring about a change. He said that he realized the im- portance of a rate reduction be- fore all'the pine now standing was cut down, as he knew that a fire would cause the destruction of a large amount of the timber suitable for cordwood and would without a doubt occur as soon as the tops left after the pine had been removed became dry. This declaration on the part of a rail- way official indicates that the company does not oppose the re- duction in rates and it is thought that if a petition signed by those interested were presented to the company the desired result could be brought about. WITTE MAKES GREAT RECORD For Month of November Local Recruiting Office Ranks First. : Sergeant Witte, the local re- cruiting officer, bhas received a report from the war department at Washington of the number of men secured during the month of November by the several sta- tions of the United States. Be- midji leads every other station in the country, including New York, Chicago and other large cities, with an enlistment of 39 recruits, and Seattle, Wash., comes next with 38. The Cass Lake office, which is in charge of Corporal Eilek, also shows up very well with an enlistment of 23 men during the month. Mr. Witte naturally feels very proud of the record he has made. MUST RETURN TO ASYLUM Lunatic Recently Returned From Fergus Falls Will Be Sent Back. Noah Barnhardt, who was committed to the state insane asylum at Fergus Falls on Dec. 18, and who was returned to the county poor farm from that insti- tution two weeks later, has again shown unmistable symtoms of insanity and his return to the asylum is recommended by Over- seer Sprague. The man is 61 years of age and formerly lived on a homestead north of Solway. Wife Died in California. John McKiernan received a message last night from Houghs Springs, California, announcing the death of his wife, which oc- curred in that city yesterday forenoon. . Mrs. McKiernan has been suffering with a complica- tion of disease for some time past and left on Dec. 9 for California, where it was thought she would find relief. She was 29 years of age and formerly lived near Be- midji. § THE CHURCHES | The week of prayers observed by the M. E. church has been unusually interesting and help- ful and meetings of an evange- listic character will be held all next week commencing each eyening &t 7:30. Sunday Sevices asusual. Morn- ing topic “Joy and Strength’” Evening topic “A Great Ques- tion.” Everybody invited. Fine fruit at Peterson’s. REDUCTION Indian Woman Being Taken “to Asylum in South Da- kota Makes Get-Away. ELUDES GUARDS AND TAKES TO THE WOODS. : Dresses in Middle of Night Sneaks from Room at Markbam and Escapes. Josephine Wells, an Indian woman who was brought from the agency at Red Lake yester: day by her guards, R. E. Daniels and A. C, Goddard, last night made her espape from her room at the Markham hotel, and all ef- forts to locate her have been fu- tile. The woman is a lunatic and was being taken from the agency to an asylum in South Dakota, where it was intended that she should be confined for treatment. In company with her guards, she arrived in the city on the east bound train yesterday afternoon and was taken to the Markham hotel. She seemed to be acting very well for a crazy woman and remained quiet during the entire afternoon. In the eveninga room was provided for her at the hotel, the two guards taking a room in another part of the building. She retired at an early hour and when the guards last saw her she was sleeping soundly. A little after 3 o’clock this morning a noise in the upver portion, of the house aroused the suspicions of the hotel employes and upon an examination it was found that the room occupied by the lunatic was empty. 'The guards were immediately noti- fied of the escape and a search was instituted throughout the city. No clue as to the direction she had taken was obtained, how- ever, until a bartender remem- bered that he had seen a woman hurrying toward the Great Northern depot a short time be- fore, and the guards, accom- panied by two members of the police force, found her footprints on the track. She was headed westward. A hack was pressed into commission and the trail fol- lowed up. It was found that she had kept the track for a distance of over seven miles and had passed Wilton. She was avi- dently headed for Solway, and the hack was sent back to this city, one of the guards continu- ing the pursuit. As yet no word has been received from him, and A. 6. Bernard Goes to Washington in Set- tlers’ Behalf. A G. Bernard left Thursday night for St. Paul, where he will joined by Senator Clapp and together the two will resume the journey to Washington, where they will make an effort to wipe out the forest reserve of Minne- sota. created under the Morris act of 1902. . It will be recalled that when the Morris act was passed, Judge Morris stated that it wasa com- promise 'measure and all that could be then obtained. He be- lieved that when the proper time came, the land set apart’ would be restored to public domain. “If right and- justice are ac: corded : Northern Minnesota,” sald Mr. Bernard, “the 252,000 acres of land set apart for forest reserve will be thrown open for settlement. = There is no con- troversing the fact that the lands of the former Chippewa Indian reservation are as well adapted to agricultural purposes as any in the so-called pine counties.” ““It is absurd to think that all this acreage should be set aside for the doubtful experiment of making trees grow where there are railroads, villages and towns. The best use to which public land can be put is to give it to bonafide homesteaders, thereby adding to the population, wealth and development of our growing state.” Jumped Board Bill. Walter Lukenbill, a character about the city, was sentenced to 25 days in the county jail this afternoon by Judge Pendergast the whereabouts of the escaped lunatic are entirely unknown. 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 Oaklandon, 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. Trial bot- tle free, Buys Newspaper. S Trank BE.Packard of Crooktson, managing editor of the Times of that city, yesterday purchased the plant, good will and subscrip- tion list of the Thief River Falls Press. Mr. Packard has been a very successful newspaper man and his knowledge of the ins and outs of state politics will stand him in good hand in the new loca- tion. J. J. Opsahl will locate you on a homestead for §50 to $100 or sell you land close to Bemidji lake in 40 acre tracts or more at $5 per acre, twenty-five cents per acre down and ten cents per acre and interest each month with on or before privilege. Office at resi dence 518 Beltrami avenue. Phone 286 call 3. Meet With Mrs. McCuaig. The Ladies Literary Club will meet Monday afternoon at 2:80 with Mrs. McCuaig instead: of with Mrs. R. W. Hitchcock. Subscribe for the Pioneer.. upon a complaint made by Mrs. M. E. Brinkman for jumping a board bill which he owed at the Brinkman hotel on Third street. The man had been employed in the city at odd jobs during the summer and had boarded at the Brinkman. He left the hotel last August without giving notice that he was unable to pay his bill, hem'e his arrest’ and imprison- ment Commissioners Adjourned. The board of county commis. sioners adjourned last night. No business beyond the passing of a few bills was transacted. The board of audit, which is com- posedof the county auditor, clerk of court and chairman of the board of county commissioners is in session this afternoon audit- ing the accounts of the treasurer and auditor. In all probability they will finish their work tonight. Skinyik to Leave. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Skinvik are making preparations to leave Bemidji for good. They intend to locate at Beaudette, where Mr. Skinvik will open a law office in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Skinvik are a mong the oldest residents of the city and their departure will be regretted by a large number of friends. "Caught Big Fish. Daniel Weinbrener yesterday afternoon took from Lake Be: midji four of the largest fish that have bzen caught here this win- ter. The smallest one of the four weighed 18 pounds, while the largest tipped the scales at 22 pounds, Marriage Licenses. License to marry was issued this afternoon by Clerk of Court Rhoda ‘to Elling Johnson and Miss Clara Erickson and to James Bennie Senyohl and Miss Mabel E. Wast: Meet With Mrs. McCuaig. The Ladies Literary Club will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. McCuaig instead of with Mrs. R. W. Hitchcock. - James Ben Senyohl of this city and Mlss Mable . West of Sterl- ing, Nebraska, were united in marriage this afternoon and will depart for their future home at - | Funkley this evening. TO0O LATE TO CLASSIFY. FOUR NEW TOWNS on the Thief River Falls extension. First class openings for all kinds of business and investments. Ad- dress A. D. Stephens, Crooks- “ton, Minn. = ; Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll We are going to close out our Grocery Depart- ment and in order to do so quickly we have decided to offer goods in all departments at a discount of 25 per cent from former prices. . 5%c . 3¢ $20 $15 25 1 Ladies’ Tounst Coat former price $22.50; now. Short Coa,ts, f1 om LADIES’ CLOAKS, SUITS AND SKIRT. Suits now $15.00 $18 Suits now $13 50 Suits now 1L25 $13 Suitsnow 975 ..$13.75 ss 5 to $12.50 per-cent discount on our entire line of La- dies’ Skirts. a $2.50 Broadcloth will sell during this sale for per yard.. Fancy Tour: ls" Cloh Fancy Striped Mohair; two waist patterns in DRESS GOODS. per vd $1.87 y 1in wiae; piece; per yard $LI2 Sale Commences Monday Morning, Jan 9 and wil_l continue until Feb. 1 Below we quote a few of our many bargains: Our entire line of Calicoes, in light and dark colors, worth 7c per yard; sale price... 4¢ Apron Ginghams, during sale, per yd.. Cambric Linings, per yard. ... A few Grocery Bargains. the things for Hotels and Restaurants. 5 1b can Calumet or Hunt’s BakingPwd § 75 1 gal can Tomatoes............. ..... ‘Sardines in Mustard, 7c a can; 15 cans 5 lbs Allspice in woud box;reg price 175 1 15 5 1bs Pepper [ [0 17% 1 15 5 1bs Cloves £ i 200 130 3 5 lbs Ginger . <6 17 115 Choice Tea Siftings, 11b pkg “ 25¢ 19 1 gal can Rhubarb 13 Sugarine in bottles; new thing *¢ 100 75 Wz have on hand § full cases Search Light Matches, generally sold for $7 a case; sale price 4 75 Cream Wheat, reg price 18 ¢ 56 11 Shredded Wheat Biscuit 124c 0 9 Malta Vita 15e e 10 5 1b pkg Oat Meal 25 ¢ ok 19 We can save you 25 cents on every dollar’s worth of goods you buy from us during this sale. proposition, This is no bluff; it is strictly a business Remarkable as our past sales have been we have never offered such great val- ues to the public as we will during this sale. ® Remember everything goes at a 25 per cent discount! is No. 42. Just 3 B e CheerfullyRefunded I O | Your Money now e o Men’s = now L L] ‘Schneider Bros., The Clothiers. CLEARANCE SALE! Men’s Suits, $12.50--$15. worth $12--$15 $ | O O P e Mail Orders I :: Promptly Filled ::i worth dd (0] Overcoats 2310 Our entire line of $1 Winter Caps in Yacht, Brightons and Rose styles; must be closed out at Our $1 Lerby Ribbed Wool Underwear; to close out at Our $3 50 Sheep Lined $2 75 = 4 . 6o¢ N Coats at Clearance of Winter Caps, Underwear, : Shirts, Sheep Lined Coats 65¢ Qur 7.50 Corduroy Hom- “ bat Collar, at $4.95 B Illlllllllll Illllllllllll” I -