Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 25, 1905, Page 4

SETTLER IS BURNED OUT| Early Morning Fire Destroys Home of John Schmidt, West of Bemidji. INMATES OF CABIN NARROWLY ESCAPE THE FLAMES. Forced to Leave in Scanty Rai- ment and Walk Nearly a Mile In Bitter Cold. Between the hours of 3 and 4 o’clock this morning the home of John Schmidt, a homesteader who lives on the Mississippi river four miles west of the city, was burned to the ground, together with all his household goods and personal effects of the family. The fire was discovered shore- ly after 3 o’clock, but not before the entire cabin was a mass of flames, and the mother and father barely escaped with their lives and those of their five children. They were forced to abandon the burning house with nothing but their night clothes to protect them from the intense cold, and walk nearly a mile to the farm house owned by Dr. Rowland Gilmore, where they were afford ed shelter. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed that it started from an overheat- ed stove, Every member of the family was asleep at the time the blaze started, and it was miraculous that it was discovered until they were all cremated. Mrs.Schmidt was slightly burned while escap- ing through the door, but her in- juries are net serious. Woodward Will Rebuild. A letter from C. C. Woodward, who is spending the winter at Portland, Oregon, states that as soon as the frost is out of the ground, he will commence the construction of a modern two story brick structure upon the lotformerly occupied by the build- ing which was destroyed in the recent fire. Mr. Woodward says that he is enjoying himself and that the weather at Portland is ideal. Royal Neighbors. The Royal Neighbors and the Woodmen will hold a joint instal- lation, supper and dance at the Masonic hall Thursday evening of tlLis® week. The excercises and all that follows will be public and everyone is cordially invited. Mrs. Francis Millett, Oracle of the Royal Neighbors of Cass Lake will be present and will act as installing officer. 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 DOINGS AT CASS LAKE Maccabees Give Party Thurs- day Night.—Cass Lake Inventors. Cass Lake, Jan. 25. — Cass Lake Tent, No. 123, Knights of the Maccabees, and - the local hive of Lady Maccabees will hold a_joint installation of the newly- elected officers of both lodges, at Strawbridge hall, Thursday evea- ing, and it is the intention of the members to make the affair one of the most successful, from a social standpoint, in the history of either organization. The party is a strictly invitation affair, and the “bids” have been issued only to the “Bees’ and their imme- diate friends. Among those from abroad who will participate is J. N. Chellow, state commander, who will have charge of the in- stallation ceremonies. The pro- gram is as follows: Joint installa- tion, at 8. Musical and literary numbers. Address of welcome by Rev. Singer. Response by lady commander of the hive. Address, J. N. Chellow. Ban- quét, followed by dancing. Cass Lake is rapidly forging to the front as the home of men with new ideas, as witness the Inrge number of patents issued to our local inventors during the past year. A. E, Hovey is among those who have been achieving greatness along the lines of in- yention. He and J. E. Tapley invented a street car indicator that promises to revolutionize the method of designating stopping points on street cars, and they also patented an iron fence post that is the envy of parties desir- ing the exclusive manufacture of the posts. And now Hovey has invented and secured the patent on two fans that are unique, simple, and will undoubtedly be eagerly sought when placed on the market. There are two models of these fans, one being run by a spring motor, the other to be attached to an incandescant lamp and run by electrical power. Ole Ferguson will finance the production of the fans. OFFICIALS ARE SLACK Hubbard County Officers Said Take Poor Care of Their Paupers. E. E. Sutton, the aged home- steader who was cared for in Be- midji for a short time last week after he had been driven from his homestead by a nergro to whom he relinquished the land, was taken to Park Rapids yesterday, where he will be confined at the Hubbard county poor farm. The homestead upon which the old man lived is located in Hubbard county, and it is said that.al- though the officials at Park Rap- ids knew of the condition of affairs regarding the man they refused to take proper care of him until compelled to by the officers of Beltrami county. James Cahill is spending a few days in the town of Maple Ridge locking after land interests. *&&m&-&m REPAIRING is our SPECIALTY Confidence! The Most Essential Part of Business . . ou Have Ours; We Want Yours. We are the oldest estab-’ lished Jewelers in Bemidji and the fact of our in- creasing business shows us that your confidence will not be misplaced . . . E. A. Barker ot 2l 0 3. W e i 2P o 30 2 2B 2 e <l 20 0 B B B e B 2 B B I Our Goods are the Best. and Our Prices are Right. e e b e o "'1 Reds on the Reservation Better Fixed Than Ever Before. HAVE*'HEAP MUCH’PROVISIONS FOR THE WINTER. Efforts of Major Scott Meeting With a Conderable Measure of Success. Physically, financially and mor- ally, the-Indians on the Cass Lake, Leech Lake and Winnibi- goshish reservations are in bet- ter condition then they havebeen for several years and the average red that you meet this winter wears a self-contented, peaceful look that is good to see. He has “heap much’ provisions, his credit is fairly good, and he pur- sues the even tenor of his way to the entire satisfaction of his white brethren. For several years prior to this winter, it has been necessary to solicit addi- tional rations and financial assis- tance for the reds on these reser- vations, and they have often been in such straightened circum- stances that many narrowly escaped starvation. During the past two years, the Indians have been harkening to the council of Major Scott, acting Indian agent, who has ever advised them to assume the habits of the white man and learn to think more of the morrow, and lay up stores and provisions for the trying times of winter. Last year, it was found neces- sary to solicit several thousands dollars from the Indian depart- ment to aid the worthy reds, who werein a mostneedy condition, as a result of poor crops during the previous summer and lack of forethought in preparing for the rigors of cold weather. They suffered not a little, despite the efforts of Major Scott to provide means for their existence, and during the past eight months they have made ample prepara- tions to tide over this winter. Conditions have been favorable for their laying in good supplies, and they have apparently taken advantage of the opportunity. The sugar crop last spring was a bountiful one, and they gathered .| much of the sweet stuff and real- ized handsomely on the fruits of their labors. The blueberry sea- son was also productive of good prices, and while the crop was not as large as the year previous, they laid by a goodly sum. The wild rice also brought good price, and more to enrich the ex- chequer was secured The thirst for firewater among the reds has been curbed, to a large extent, by the vigorous prosecutions inaugurated by Major Scott against those who have sold liquor to the wards of the government. Several of the parties who furnished the stuff to the natives were given heavy fines and long terns in the peni- tentiary, and the moral effect on the Indians has been very notice- able—Lo is slowly becoming a sober-thinking citizen, and is un- able to secure his toddy as easily as was his wonta few years ago. All these conditions are for the betterment of the Indian, and point to an increasing usefulness as good citizens of the aborigines and his offsprings. Do Not Suppress a Cough. When you have a cough do not try to suppress it, but remove the cause. The cough is only a symptom of some disease, and the disease is what you should cure, then the cough will stop it- self. The most common cause of coughing is a cold. Anodynes will promptly suppress the cough and preparations containing chloroform, opium, ete., are used for that purpose, but they do not cure the cold. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on the other hand does not suppress the cough, but relieves it by removing from the throat and lungs the mucus which obstructed the breathing and allaying the irritation and tickling in the throat. It also opens the secretions and effectu- ally and permanently cures the cold as well- as the cough. For sale by Barker’s Drug store. T J. Andrews left for Cass Lake this afternoon on land busi- ness. ment of Capitalist Filed in Bemidji. A transeript of the last will and testament of W. C. Yawkey, the millionaire mine owner and capi- Talist, who died in New York last Deeds Harris yesterday. The estate of which the deceased was owner at the time of his death is valued at $10,000,000, and of this amount $1,000,000in cashis given away to his two children, W. H., Yawkey and Mrs. A. L. Austin, and large sums are bequeathed to various benevolentinstitutions. Mr. Yawkey was one of the heaviest holders of pine lands in Beltrami county. Edward Thieling of Tenstrike, G. A. Leopold of Hagali township and A. Edwards of Nebish were in the city today and left this afternoon for Cass Lake, where they will appear at the U. 8. land office in that city as witnesses in a number of contest cases which will be tried today. Attorney P. J. Russell left this where he will appear in a case to be tried bofore Judge McClena- han in the district court of Itasca county. Dr. J. Warninger left this after- noon for Ballclub, where he was called by the Standard Lumber company to render veterinary services to a number of sick horses. 5 Freddie. Wheelock, who has been suffering with an attack of typhoid fever for some time past is reported as being convalscent. Mrs. C. R. Martin leaves to- morrow for Osakis, where she will be the guest of relatives for a short time. Dr. E. H. Smith went to Shevlin last night on professional busi- ness, returning home this after- noon. city today from Tenstrike. city hall tonight. Copy of Last Will énd’Tésta- fall, was filed with Register of aitercoon for Grand Rapids,! A. L. Morris, cashier of the Beltrami County bank, isin the| A regular meeting of the fire department will be held at the Ladies’ Suits and Cloaks Dry Goods Gent’s Furnishings Groceries Ladies’ and Men’s Shoes The Bazaar’s 25 per cent discount sale will still continue for a few more days. ous of getting some wonderful bargains you had better come at ence as you cannot easily get a chance of the kind again. The above mentioned discount is given on everything throughout our Department Store and we except nothing. This sale continues only for a short time so im- prove the golden opportunity and come to our sale The Bazaar Store, Corner Minnesota Avenue and Third St. If you are desir- Bemidji, Minnesota. Eagles Entertain Tonight. The local aerie af Eagles have made arrangements for one of the most enjoyable social events of the season which will be given at their hall tonight. A large number of guests have been in- vited to the affair and a delightful time is anticipated. The evening will be spent in playing cards and the successful players will be awarded prizes. A bounteous repast has been provided for the occasion. Chester Snow left for Cass Lake this afternoon. Mr, Snow is one of those who are affected by the decision of the general land office at Washington to the effect that some of the land sales at the U. S. land office at Cass Lake]| were illegal. Halvor Halvorson of Blackduclk was a Bemidji visitor yesterday. A. A. Warfield'left this morn- ing for Nary. STEENERSON Board of Audit in Session. The board of audit, which is PETITIONEDicompnsnd of Chairman Danaher Bemidji People Ask the Con- gressman to Aid in Pass- ing the Nelson Bill. A petition is being circulated among the people of the city to- day which asks Halvor Steener- son, as a member of the U. S. Congress, to use his influente in aiding in the passing of a bill which will be introduced by Sen. Nelson, and which provides for the purchase by the Minneapolis, Red Lake & Manitoba Railway company of a tract of land on the | Red Lake reservation to be used by them for terminals. The pe- tition has received a large num- ber of signers and will be for of the board of county commis- sioneres, Clerk of Court Rhoda and Auditor Wilmann, met this afternoon for the purpose of appointing banks as depositorics of the funds of the county. Three banks are represented at the meeting, the Lumbermens State of Bemidji, the First National of Bemidji. and the First National of Bagley. No action has been taken by the board as yet. warded to Washington in the near future. Under the laws now existing relative to Indian lands, the red men are not allowed to sell or convey any part of the lands set apart as a reservation, and in order to secure proper terminal facilitics for the new railway a special act of Congress will be necssary. Lion Brand Shirts— $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 values for 79¢ Florsheim’s Finest $5 Shoes for $3.85 Men’s 10c Handker- chiefs for 4c Men’s 50-cent Fleece Lined Underwear for i 29c Men’s 25¢ Wool Hose for ~ 9c The S The Clothiers. ensation of the Day! The Wonder of the Hour! The Most Mighty Avalanche of Majestic Clothing Bargains %= Ever Offered in Bémidii “a Overcoats and Suits selling as fast as Neckties—no wonder, for we are offering unheard of bargains. Don’t delay—come tomorrow. The Celebrated Stein-Bloch Hand-Tailored Suits and Overcoats selling at Manufacturers’ Men’s $20.00 Suits and Overcoats for $12.75 Men's $10.00 Over- coats for $5.85 | @ | sxmemimsaon, LET NOTHING KEEP YOU AWAY, BUT Cost. Men’s $20.00 Suits and Overcoats for $12.75 Men’s $10.00 Suits for - $4.35 O ME R 1 1 A A P P llllllllllllllllliifilllllllllifllliifi Schneider Bros. Corliss Coon Collars worth 15¢ for 9c Men’s 25¢ Suspenders for 13¢ Men’s $1.50 All Wool Sweaters for 79c Men’s- Wool Mitts, 35¢ quality for 18¢c $2.50 Children’s Suits for $1.65 JON O O W P’ W ” O’ U W P e O O )