Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 3, 1905, Page 4

MAY LOSE HOMESTEADS Homesteaders Must Look Carefully to Their Claims to Keep Them. MUST MAINTAIN ACTUAL RESI- DENCE ON LAND. Occasional Visits ~ With Six Month Periods Will Not Do— Land Must Be Lived Upon. 1 He must, within six months after making his entry, establish his actual residence in a howse wpon the land, and must reside wpon and eultivate the land con- tinwously in aeccordance with law [or the term of five years. Oceasional visits to the land once i or oftener do not constitiite residence. The lome- stead party must actwally in- habil the land and make it the home of himself and family, as well ws improve and eultivrte it. Special Land Office Agent Lay- man has been touring the entire north country looking after the interests of the homesteaders that haye settled in this terri- tory. He bears with him op-. timistic views of the future of the north country. But he also bears with him a common warn- ing to all those that have taken up claims in the public domain of government on account of the laxity of atten'ion that has been paid by homesteaders to the re quirements of the laws of Uncle Sam governing the purity of the titles to the land that they have selected. “In the previous years,” says Mr. Layman, ‘“the attention of land owners has been directed toward other lands but now that the value of the soil of northern Minnesota is gradually becom- ing so well known there is a fight for the best and most fertile loca- tions, This will mean that the grounds for the claim to any piece of land by any homesteader will be strenuously examined and put to the test of the law if there appears to be the least chance for getting the land. “Thatclause in the law whichis most passed over and neglected by the homesteader is that which refers to the residence on the land and the cultivation thereof. On this contention alone it is be- lieved that over half the claims in northern Minnesota may be successfully contested. In some cases men have been known not to go to their land at all and in many other cases only make occasional visits. In some of these cases the land is not even broken let alone cultivated and improved under the meaning of the law.” REAL ESTATE LOOKING UP Price of Farm Lands in Bel- trami County on a Gradual Incline. T. J. Miller, a local real estate RAN AWAY WITH CHILD Warrant Is Qut for Arrest of Former Member of Funk- ley Council. ACCUSED OF IMPROPER RELA- TIONS WITH GIRL OF I3. Left Funkley Last Fall and Went to Michigan—Sheriff Bailey on Trail. . Alexander Taylor, a former member of the village council of Funkley, is accused in a warrant issued by Judge Pendergast of improper relations with Bessie Conat, aged 13, who resided with her parents at Funkley, It is claimed that Taylor eloped with the girl last fall, but up toa short time ago no clue as to his whereabouts were obtainable. Information of a reliable nature developed that Taylor had fled to Michigan, and upon receiving this information the father of the girl immediately swore out a warrant for his arrest before Judge Pendergast of this city. The warrant has been placed in the hands of Sheriff Bailey, who left Wednesday for Michi gan, where he expects to cccom- plish the arrest of Taylor. FATHER MURPHY LIKES BEMIDJI Says He Will Make Effort to Be Transferred From Carl- eton to Cass Lake. “There is no place in the world like Bemidji,"’ said Rey. Father Murphy today as he reluctantly boarded thecars bound home- ward to Carleton after having been in Bemidji at the funeral of his brother yesterday. “Ilived in Bemidji long before any rail- road had been built through the village and am sorry that it was not possible for me to remain here during my lifetime, I am making an effort now, however, to be transferred from Carleton ton to Cass Lake, and if the ef- fort is successful I will be brought at Jeast a little nearer to the most beautiful spot in America.” Commissioners Meet Today. The board of county commis- sioners vill hold a meeting at the court house Monday. The principal matters to come up for consideration are several road and township petitions. Football Returns. Full bulletins giving the Min- nesota-Wisconsin football game at Minpeapolis tomorrow will be received at the Markham Hotel, where ereryone is invited to come and hear them. Bulletin will begin about 3 p. m. Will Address Baptist Ladies. The ladies of the Baptist church will be entertained this evening by an address to be de- livered at the home of Mr. and man, is authority for the state- ment that real estate in Beltrami county is gradually becoming mcere valuable and that the prices obtained, especially for farming lands, are higher than they have been for some time. Mr, Miller states that oue reason for thisis that the big land rush to Cenada that has been prevalent for a number of years past is dying out and that wmore people are coming to northern Minnesota in search of homes. ‘“‘One indication that Beltrami couaty lands are valuable,” says Mr., Miller, ‘“is that farws located 30 miles from Bemidji are now being sold to actual settlers for cash,” R. H. Dickinson of Buena Vista is transacting business in the city today. Great Reduction Sale. HATS HATS HATS Mrs. Conger will offer her en- tire stock of hats at greatly re- duced prices. Sale commences Saturday Nov. 4 and will con- tinue all next week. Come early and get first choice. Mrs. C. L. Knox, by Mrs. S. F. Stewart, who arrived in the city today from Minneapolis. Hurt in Runaway. Ernest Miller of Funkley ar- rived in the city this morning to seek medical aid for an injury he| received in a. runaway between Funkley and Haupt, in which he was thrown from the carriage and sustained seyere bruises and sprains about the back. Funeral Tomorrow. The funeral over the remains of Mrs. Helena Bilden, who died at St. Anthony’s hospital Wed- nesday afternoon, will be held at the Scandinavian Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock and the remains will te interred in Greenwood cemetery. MAAANY z dditional Locals ; J. J. Opsahl is at Turtle River today on real estate business. John Erickson and Mrs. N, C, Amundson of Moorhead are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. FARMER IS BURNED OUT Home of William Hartley Southwest of Bemidji De- stroyed by Fire. ; FLAMES CONSUME BUILDPINGS IN FARMER'S ABSENCE. House, Barn and Haystack Burned — Neighbors Save Horses and Cattle. The house, barn and hay of William Hartley, a farmer living six miles southwest of Bemdji on the Mississippi river, was last night destroyed by fire, The fire occurred during the absence from home of the owner of.the property, who came to Be- midji yesterday atnoon and re- mained here until after supper time.. Upon returning home he found all his buildings in ashes together with a large amount of hay which had been stacked near the barn. The origin- of the fire is a mystery. It is claimed, however, that a fire was left in the stcve of the house and the supposition is that the flames originated from the stove. Neighbors living near to Hartley’s home dis- covered the fire and after des- perate efforts succeeded in re- moving several head of horses and cattle from the stable before it was consumed. WADE H. PEVEY DIES SUDDENLY Popular Executive Officer of Clearwater Logging Com- pany Passes Away. ‘Wade Hampton Pevey died last night at St. Anthony’s hospital of internal hemmorhage after a short illness with typhoid fever. Everything that medical science could do to save the young man’s life was vried without avail, Mr. Pevey was ‘the son of Cap- tain and Mrs. Pevey of Stillwater and has for years been the clerk and the right hand man of the Clearwater Logging company in its operations in this section of the state. He wasan excellent official and his death will be mourned by thousands of men who have worked in the pineries during the past few years. He was popular and well known among the business men of Be- midji and other towns of north- ern Minnesota. Mr. Pevey is about 27 years of age. The young man’s remains will be taken to Stillwater by Sup’t Jolin C. Parker of the company today and the funeral will take place Sunday from the family home in that city. SN~ NANNNNNN 0, Political Announcements. Candidate for Alderman I hereby announee myself as a candidate for alderman for the fourth ward. Iam favorable to a wide open policy and believe that this poli:y should be follow- ed in conducting the city goyern- ment. —-F. E. Brinkman, Candidate For Treasurer. The undersigned announces himself as a candidate for the office of city treasurer, subject to the will of the yvoters on Nov. 7 next. If elected I will conduct the office in the same manner that I haye during the termsI have served asvillage treasurer. —W. L. BROOKS. Candidate For Treasurer. I herebv announce myself as a candidate for the office of city treasurer and solicit the support of all citizens and voters. If elected [ will give the duties of the office earnest and faithful at- tention, with courtesy and im- partiality to all. —EARL GEIL. Candidate For Alderman. In response to the wishes of a large number of friends, I have decided vo become a candidate for alderman in the fourth ward. Iam independent of any political faction and if elected will serve for the best interests of the city independently. I favor an open policy. Opsahl. —JOHN GOODMAN. e ———— It is doubtful if the, parallel to the present campaign in Bemidji has ever existed in any city in this country. Tremendous pressure has been brought to bear to force people to vote for Mr. Carter for mayor. | Saloon men have been told that the county attorney will drive them from Bemidjiif they do not vote for Carter, business men . | have been boycotted and others have been threatened if they do not cease working for Mr. Gib- bons, proprietors of certain es- tablishments have been pre-emp- vorily ordered to cease trading with merchants who support Mr. Gibbons. - No:county ‘work will be giyen to storekeepers who support Gibbons., The Pioneer will be wiped out of existerice if it does not quit,” The new Scan- bo exist ifit “meddles” in public affairs, o : ~Such arguments as these ha.vje been and are being urged upon every' possible occasion. But the business men of the city have stood firm. They refused to be forced to sell out the city for their priyate gain, Many of MONEY CHEERFULLY REFUNDED ABSOLUTE SATIS- FACTION ASSURED dinavian paper will not be allowed | FORCE AND INTIMIDATION HAVING FAILED ILLEGAL VOTES NOW CARTER’S ONLY HOPE them are being boycotted at the present moment. But all these attempts’ “or intimidation have failed to secure sxmugh/ votes to elect Mr, Carter, and of the legai voters of the city Gibbons has to- day fully 150 majority. Since Mr, Carter cannot be elected by the votes of the people of the city, he must be elected by tiie votes of people who do not belong here. Scores of men have been boarded at various Isaloons and - ‘boarding houses in the fourth ward for seyeral weeks for the sole purpose of voting them for "Carter next Tuesday. A désperate ‘attempt ‘was made to register these men last Tuesday:” The attempt was lonly partially: successful. ~An. lother. desperate attempt will: be made next Tuesday to.vote them. The fourth ward is- full of woodsmen. Every . boarding Men are badly needed ia the woods. But they cannot be hired. ‘‘We are notready,” ‘‘We don’t want work,” they inform the employment agencies, Why? What are these men being kept in town for? Everybody knows house and saloon .is crowded.| why. Everybody knows that they are being kept here for the .sole purpose of defeating the will of the people of -Bemidji in the election next Tuesday. Bemidji. appears to have reached the point where it must decide whether the people of Be-| midji shall eleet its public officers or whether outsiders shall say how we are te be governed. In last evening’s issue of the { Bailey-McDonald daily political | ‘‘dodger”’ appeared a statement signed by the judges of the fourth ward -which appeared to reflect seriously upon the: Pio- neer’s account of the proceedings of registration day. The ‘true facts about this statement' show that the Bailey-McDonald * ring i intend.to stop at no ‘deception in {'this campaign to. be'.successtul. The letter deals with a, list of eight names submitted to the registration board by O. E, [Bailey and - with the matter of |turning away of some 75 other names offered for registration. | It tells the story of these two incidents almost exactly as it was told in the . Pioheer and amply corroborates all that was said by this paper, except that it alleges 80 or more turned away where the Pioneer named but 75. . The letter concludes- however with the following statement, “We deem the statements in the Pioneer unfair and misleading.” Mr. Annette authorizes the Pio- neer tosay that he refused to sign the letter with this state- ment and it was scratched out before he signed. Mr. Crothers states that he cannot reimember any such sentence in the letter when he signed it. Mr. Annette also refused to sign unless all the other judges signed. Later the letter returnéa with the signaturesof all the judges and; Mr. ‘‘Annetie then signed.. - The-letter,,: however, was = not . presented . to Mr. Crothers until after all’the other signatures had been affixed. ln other words the man‘who -circu- lated the letter and secured the signatures . deliberately duped the judges, and possibly com- mitted forgery, to sSecure the signatures. \ The Pioneer has been unable to see Mr. Boyer during the day in regard to the master, What do the people of Bemidji think of such political methods? Ghe Quality Clothes Store (27 "Clothing for All Mankind QUALITY Men’s and Young Men’s Garments that are Better Styled, Betfer Tailored, Bet- ter Wearing, Better Feeling and Better “Qualitied”’ than any other Ready-to-Wear Clothes in Existence. DISTINCTIVE CLOTHES! ELEGANT CLOTHES! Men’s Finest Overcoats—Dres- sy unfinished Worsteds, lined with pure wool serge, silk shouldered, ““Right” $25 to a line in style Over- coats—Plain Peyton or form fitting Oxford or Black, four lengths, 46, 48, 50 $2O and 52 inches German Beaver Dress St. Regis Kersey Overcoats— Straight drape, box back or French taper waist, worsted body-lined, rich, styl- $18 ish garments Varsity Silk Plaid Tourist Over- coats—Metal gray and fawn. plaid, foreign novelty patterns, wide angular lapels, $l 5 athletic chest , 2nd shoulders St. George Kersey Overcoats— Every shape, three-fourths length full length b]ack$ paiterns or fancy 12 Gun ' Metal and Mouse Grey Worsted Suits—Neat, herring- bone effects, over plaids, blacks over shot with gray silk, deep center vents, shaped waists, athletic build $20 Finely Twilled Worsted Suits--. 32i nch “Ormande” model coats, 9 inch center y vent, swell inlaid plaids$20 Thibet Suits—Hand-made vene- tian lining, robust athletic shoulders, body fitting coat with concave waist, perfect semi-dress wear $15 Gray Bar Worsted Suits--Swell graceful single breasted style, new heavy lapel, double breast- ed shapes with the “something different” idea never before shown, in all wool $15 suits at Pencil - Stripe Worsted Suits— Soft fancy fabrics and finely traced designs for stout men who have always worn blagk or blue, special shapes $1 é b(')ught, made and sold on our close profit principle of “same Freizes, Worsteds, and Kerseys, marked at a shaved profit, quality as you are accustomed to in spite of the 10 00 affording all wool, $15 and $13. wool rise.”” Garments of $15 and $13.50 grade, . ab,...7 : and patterns Storm Proof and Wind Pr :MAIL ORDERS -PROMPTLY FILLED SEND FOR SAMPLES AND FASHION BOOK OVERCOATS SUITS % % 3 LEADERSHIP HIGH-GRADE CLOTHES! Boys’ Clothes Values That Keeps this Store Busy. At / Latest Issue in Hats “THE CALL” A new Gordon model high crown in plain black, brown, manse grey. Aristocratic, snappy, original, style $3.00 SPECIAL SALE. oits, well Sg gomu Melil;smfl%ecui lined nderwear, the king you usually pay 50c ol v 250 Young Men’s Fancy Overcoats, double or single breasted, in Scotch plaids and novel- tra roomy cut, . Young Men’s Colleze Overcoats, Heavy, dressy oxfords and black Kerseys, new gray mix- College and Business Heavy all wool claw plaid, chev- Heavy Chevfot Suits, Long Lasting Worsted Suit. Filling Every Demand for Young Men, Boys’ and CLildren’s “Quality” Clothes. erial. SUITS---For vounz Men. % to 3 Chest Suits, as single breasted. anteed all wool. . or collars of same maj;-$5 braid. 3 % o Boys Blue Irish Friez Reefers; Children’s Liftle” Officer Cnats, made with high storm collar, -Fancy- braided and brass bot-- tures extra length. = . $IO wind proof and guar-$3 50 :l(;l;:s;;uzl;:;]c:i:segvne: collars, rich 2 Kerseys. 5 . $3.5O SUITS-- For Borgffl ;'239]_6 years Bessemer suits, - chevoits and cassimeres of extra strength for SUITS rich black unfinished chev- the strains of school wear same Drecsy oits in double breasted as$10 suits as most $5 makes here for. . $3.5 OVERCOATS---For Yg;unczhgitél‘hm o OVERCOATS--Vor Bo)'gr)( zel'q years OVERCOATS-'f""” Chl‘l’der:rrsg' 3 fo 8 Boy’s Extra Length Overcoats, Children’s Oxfords, grays, fancy plaids our Navy styles, army styles, and striped mixtures, single and marine styles. Olives, gtays, and ty mixtures, coats of ex- $15 double breasted, velvet collars brown’s with fancy silk-$5 Fancy Overcoats, For Children 3 to § years of Axe. velty Suits, Fancy trimmed, Navy, Norfork 5 and Eaton styles, $3 50 and Defender Safety Gun Free With Each Boys’ or Children’s Suit -or Overcoat. H 2 R S D . T T e e S B S e A T T Lo i it s = S T i