Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 13, 1905, Page 4

FINALLY SUCCUMBS L. H. Bailey Passed Awéy at St. Anthony’s Hospitd¥ Last Night. WAS CONSCIOUS UP TO TWO HOURS BEFORE HIS DEATH. . - Bade Farewell to Every Member of His Family—Funeral Wednesday. L. H. Bailey, one of Bemidji's most prominent anl progressive citizens, passed away at St. An- thony’s hospital in this city at 6 o’clock last night after a linger- ing illness which an operation performed Saturday afternoon disclosed to be cancer of the bowels. With the exception of his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H'W. Bailey, every mem- ber of tne family was present and two hours before his death he bade farewell to them, asking them not to worry too much, after which he sank into a deep sleep from which he never awoke. Since Saturday afternoon his condition was known to be hope- less. He asked to he informed as to whether there was any chance for his recovery, and at 10 o'clock Saturday night, his brother, O.E. Bailey, advised him that there was no possible L. H. BAILEY, Prominent Bemidiji Attorney Whose Death Occurred Yesterday. show for him, Mr. Bailey, who was conscious and had full use of his mental faculties, uttered no complaint, but upon beidg in- formed of the hopelessness of his case said: “Of course I would like to live, but I am prepared to die and find no fault. Bid all my friends good bye for me: I hold no enmities toward any one.” He afterwards asked to see the members of the family and they all assembled at the bedside to await the final summons, He re- mained conscious during the en- tire day yesterday, only occasion- ally sinking into a sleep from which he would recover and speak with those about him. He discussed all his business and personal affairs, and gave direc tions as to the disposition of his remains. The news of his death spread rapidly throughout the entire city, and although it was known to many there was no possible chance for his recovery, it came as a blow which seemed to stag- ger every citizen. Expressions of sorrow and regret could be heard from all sides, former business and political opponents joining in the geuneral sympathy for the family and sorrow at his death, which will be one of the most severe losses ever mcurred by the city. The remains were removed to Mr. Bailey’s residence on Minne- sota avenue, where they have been prepared for burial. The funeral will take place Wednesday at 2 o’clock from the city hall and preparations are to- day being made for the occasion. The services will be held under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge of which Mr. Bailey was a mem- ber, and all civic societies and lodges, together with the mem- bers of the Beltrami County Bar association, of which he was also a member, will join in the cortege. Meetings of the bar association and of the Commerecial club were held this afternoon, at which ar- rangements ‘for floral offerings LECTIO Numerou§ 'Candidat'es for Position of Justice of Peace. HOT FIGHT FOR THE POSITION " OF TREASURER. No Contest for Trustees Except That A. A. Carter is a Candidate. The annnal village election oc- curs tomorrow, the polls being open from nine a. m. until five p. m.; polling places are city hall and the building formerly oc- cupied by the Ross hardware store, The present council will be re elected wlth the possibility that A. A. Carter may take.the place of one of the present mem- bers, inasmuch as Mr. Carter is making a very aggressive cam- paign. Mr. A. E. Smith is also making a vigorous campaign against H. W. Bailey for re- corder. A caucus was held at Hulett’s store in the north end of town Saturday night and a full ticket was nominated consisting of Ludington for mayor, A. E. Smith for recorder, A. A. Carter and E. M. Moore for trustees, Earl Geil for treasurer, David Booth for justice, J. E. Cahill for assessor and Art Wright for constable. The contest for treasurer is a hot one and the friends of Mr. Brooks and Mr. Geil have both been very active during the day. For justice Messrs. C. D. Fisk, Cunningham, T. J. Miller, D.C. Smyth, Slocum, Gilmour, Skin- vik, Booth and Reeves—nine candidates—are each making an active campaign. Late this afternoon D. C. Smyth announced his with- drawal as a candidate for justice. Vote for A. A. Carter, independ- ent candidate for trustee. . For recorder vote for A. E. Smith.s70r - = i False Election Story. Late this afternoon a story was circulated to the effect that. Mr. A. A.Carter, the independent candidate for trustee, is nota property holder in Bemidji, Mr. Carter is a half owner in Lang’s addition to the village of Bemidj, containing 120 acres, owns the house in which he liyes at 1008 Mississippi ave. owns three new houses just north of the electric light plant as well as other pro- perty in different parts of the city, and the claim that he is not a property holder is malicious and ridiculous. He is one of the heaviest property holders in the city and is eminently qualified in every other respect to serye the village as a trustee. Vote for A. A. Carter, independ- ent candidate for trustee. For recorder vote for A. E. Smith. were made and resolutions of sympathy were passed. Many messages of condolence and regret at the death of Mr. Bailey have becn receiyed by the family, among which are the fol- lowing from Hon. Halvor Steener- son, Hon. Moses E. Clapp and Hon. W. 8. McClennhan: O. E. Bailey: I am deeply grieved to hear of your brother’s death and extend sincere sympathy and condol- ence, I shall attend the funeral. —H. Stecnerson, O. E. Bailey: With sincere regret I learn the death of L. H. Bailey. TIfcon- nection rendered it possible would pay the tribute to his memory by my presence at his funeral, but regret that it cannot be done. .—Moses E. Clapp. ek ~ O. E. Bailey: My sincere sympathy is ex- tended to you all. / —W. S. McClenahan. _ Vote for A. A, Carter, independ- ent candidate for trustee, For recorder vote for A. E Smth. 'TOMORROW | Interesting Interview on Conditions in the Far East. FROM JUDGE IVES WHO TRAV- ELED IN RUSSIA Economic Conditions in Russia— Chinese Bandits Help the Japanese. Cass que, March 12—F'rank Ives of Cass Lake, ex-judge of the Fourteenth Judicial District of Minnesota, takes considerable interest in the outcome of the war in the far east between the Japs and Russians, and there is probably no mau in this part of the country whois better inform ed concerning -the conditions which prevail in the Russian em- pire and the incidents which led to the horrible conflict now being waged in Manchuria. Judge Ives was a delegate from the United States to the international meeting of geologists which was held in Russia, in 1897, and by virtue of the importance of his mission was shown every court- esy by the Russian officials and took advantage of the opportu- nity to thoroughly inform himself as to the political situation in that country. Asked a few days ago as to his impressions of the pres- ent war, Judge Ives said: “Yes, I was in Russian and western Siberia in 1897; spent most of the summer there, and had ample opportunity to investi- gate conditions. - I visited many military camps and contonments and saw soldiers and officers in summer quarters. My impres- sions of the Russian army were not at all favorable: The Greek orthodox church is the dominat- ing power in the empire. Tke Metropolitan at St. Petersburg is not only the head of the church, but direct the governmental poli- cies. The church, being the milifant power, directs the selec- tion of the military officers, and none but members in good stand- ing in the church can hold a com- mission in the army. -The offi- cers are always educated gentle- men, as that term is generally understood. The warrant offi- cers and privates, though fine specimens of the human animal, are ignorant, stupid and cruel, Cupidity, greed and love of ease and ‘wassail’ seemed to be the only attributes of the officers; vodka, black bread and ‘salt horse” the only wants of the ranks. One may travel in Russia from St. Petersburg to Sevasto- pol, from Moscow to [rkutz and will rarely discover a soldier, officer or private,who seems to be imbued with the patriotic spirit that wins battles. Russia is afflicted with trusts, not entirely like our own, but they have the same effect, practically. ¢“There are some thirty grand dukes in the empire, and to these favorites every avenue of specu- lation and profits is opened. Pub- lic work is rarely let to the low- est bidder, but is farmed out to the grand dukes, at prices that would astound the most accomp- lished boodler of the United States. The grand dukes are in {avor of the present form of gov- ernment, not because of any dan- ger to governmental rights, but |- because they know that, with the zemtsvo in power, their graft would be gone, “When the Manchurian war be- gan, I felt fully convinced that Russia would, unless some radi- calchanges were madein the man- agement of affairs, be defeated in every important conflict. I have seen no reason to change the opinion then openly expressed by fne. . TheJ: apanese are fighting for the preservation of their homes and firesides;the Russians are fighting for—well, for a cent and a half a day and enough of the necessities of life to keep the vital spark from going out. There can be no limit to the number: of men that Japan can and will com- mand to carry on the war. China is contiguous; the country swarms with fighting men’ who are now ready to doff the pigtail land don Jap clothes and fight side by side with nhe men of his ' | his energy in riotous living, his inthe face, he cannot have - hope of victory. The Russ is nearly at the end of his lease of power in Manchnria. He has wasted his substance-and Icons are no fonger protection, and his purse will soon be empty. The Russ nation will exist, not: as an autocracy, for that period of her existance is nearly at an end, but as a quasi republic, re- sembpling the government of France, she may yet rise to the surface and her plundered, half- starved peasantry may yet be come freemen,”’ WRESTLERS MEET TONIGHT Match Between Hanks and Donovan to Be Pulled Off This Evening. The wrestling match to be pulled offat the Star theatre be- tween E. C. Hanks of Walla! Walla, Wash,, and T. W. Don(;van, who claims the championship of Minnesota, will take place this evening and promises to be an interesting event. Both men have spent considerable time in training for the meet, and they both claim to be in the pink of condition. A purse of $500 has been hung up, and the match will undoubtedly be strictly ‘“‘on the square.” TO INITIATE BIG CLASS ' Twenty-four Candidates Will Take First Degree in M. B. A. Tomorrow. One of the largest classes ever initiated into-alodge in Bemidji will take theifirst degree in the Modern Brotherhood of America at a meeting to be held at the I. s just the for school Our spring stoek is arriving every day, and with each consignment comes the newest things in footwear for the coming season. While our stock is not yet complete for spring { we have secured some most excellent values which we have placed on sale. Our Shoe stock JWealways | aim fto ‘give] the best val- -ues for the money you pay. SR has many surprise for you as to assortment, style and price. = Ghe BAZAAR STORE O. O. F. hall tomorrow evening. The exercises will be held under the direction of Deputy Organ- izer D. D. Horton, of Crookston. After the ceremonies have been completed, a program of enter- tainment will be rendered, after which a bounteous supper will be served. All members of the lodge are requested to be pres- ent and each member is allowed to invite one friend to the enter- tainment and supper. New Location. The Bemidji Commercial Col- lege has been moved to the Mehitka building 511 Minnesota avenue. Principal Conway of the College has purchased the place which will give him con- venient and enlarged facilities for his steadily growing busi- ness, The location is three doors north of the Presbjterian church. Subscribe for the Pioneer. INDIAN IS ‘ FOUND DEAD Teamster for Red Lake Mer- cantile Company Killed Near Solway. Wm. Douglas, an Indian te.am- ster employed by the Red Lake Mercantile company, was found dead late Saturday night at the Buzzle dam, north of Solway,and all indications point toward an accidental death. Douglas went to Solway Saturday in company t with two other drivers and after, the wagons, two in number, had been loaded, they started back to Red Lake in the evening. Doug- las drovea very spirited team,and (the other team being ahead, he told the driver to allow him to pass and drive ahead. He passed the other team andin a short time was outof sight. About midnight the second team came to the Buzzle dam, where they found Douglas lying dead, evi- dently having been pitched from the - wagon and dragged a con- siderable distance. The two men in the wagon went to Solway immediately and notified Coroner Marcum, who sent Deputy Cor- oner Lahr to view the body. An examination of the remains show- ed that the man had sustained a broken neck, and no suspicious circumstances being connected with the affair, an inquest was deemed unnecessary. The dead man will be taken to Red Lake [for burial, where he has a wife and one child. T0O LATE TO CLASSIFY. FOU\ID Ladies chatalene bag, Inquire at B, store. S OQur Motto: 2N / “Not flowl Cheap, But How Good.” | ———— % If you want to know what smartly dressed men will wear this season, ask to see Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes What Will You Do? Wlll you be measured by your tailer for your spring clothes, or will you buy the custom-tailored ready-to-wear Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes that are guaranteed to be equal llllllllllllllll-lllllllllllllllllfli dg Your Money Back If You Want It. ~ N B B B B | K H | | X X l | N | A in every detail, to the finest custom tailored clothes ever made? 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