Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 8, 1906, Page 4

v\ SWAMP SURVEY IS COMPLETED| Work Has Been Under Way Since Last September by Survey- or Ralph. The topographical survey of the state swamp lands which has been in the course of develop ment since the 1st of September when the first crew of surveyors started at the work, has been completed, the crews which have been working in the eastern part of the state finishing their work yesterday. The work was started with Engineer Abercrombie and Ralph in charge, but when the cold weather set in the former with- drew and G. A. Ralph of Crooks- ton was placed in entire charge of the work throughout the state. The suryey coversall of the state swamp lands, and as the work is completed, the matter of compiling reports will be the main work from now on. Half of the ground has been covered in the reports which will be of the greatest value for the future work., The work that has been carried ou this winter is merely preliminary to that which is de- sired to be accomplished, that of draining the state lands. When funds have been appro- priated for this work there will be the greatest rejoicing among the champions of the great cause throughout the state, as the value of lands will then be raised many fold in the affected sections. LIBRARIAN’S REPORT ON BEMIDJI PUBLIC LIBRARY To the Board of Directors of the Bemidji Library Association, librarian’s report. APRIL, 1 Cards issued for April, Books loaned .. Fines collected, Cards issued. Books loaned Books loaned... Fines collected. ... Express . Drayage Postage Wuwor uf Luuhs luveuacd Leows the traveling library during the month of May, sixty-one. Num- ber of books received from the State Library Commission in May, fifty. Number of new books received, catalogued and placed on the shelves, thirty-six. A number of valuable books of reference received from the Government Printing offize, Mrs. Huston Gould Hays, . Secretary. CITY WOULD MAKE ALCOHOL. New Plan for Disposal of Garbage Talked in Sioux City. Sioux City, Ia, June 8.—The city council of Sioux City is considering a plan whereby denatured alcohol may be manufactured from the city garbage. Chemists say that garbage when prop- erly treated makes the best possible ‘wood alcohol and it is their intention, if the plan is practicable, to establish an incinerating plant and furnish it with the appliances for carrying on the manufacture of the aleohol to be used as fuel to operate the plant itself and the city waterworks. CRIMINAL CASES 0CCUPY COURT Many Murder, Embezzlement, Arson and Assault Cases at Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids, June 8.—Judge McClanahan is holding district court at Grand Rapids this week and a number of important cases are ug for trial 5 The criminal calendar, espe- cially, is lengthy. Among theim- portant cases that will come up are the embezzlement cases of the state against' C. C. Miller, for- mer county treasurer, on indict- ments rendered last year, also two homicide cases, one against Arthur Peterson, whois charged with shooting a companion on a train between Swan River and Hibbing, and one against Albin Johnson, a Laurel homesteader, who is charged with the murder of Frederick Hemming, a neigh- bor, during a quarrel. In the latter case it is expected that a bill of murder in the second de- gree will be brought against the defendant. There are two cases on the docket charging assault with a dangerous weapon, one against Joseph Craft, colored, and the other against J. J. McDonald, a saloonkeeper at Swan Riyer. J. J. McDonald will also be tried on a charge of operating a blind pig. Edward Inscho, of Deer Fine and Deeds Land “to Girl. ing in the town of Frohn, was in justice court yesterday afternoon before Judge Pendergast ona serious charge, and was fined $40 and costs amounting to $10 and was forced to deed forty acres of land to a grand-daughter of his step-father, who was implicated in the case. The man was brought to just- ice through the efforts of County Attorney E. E, McDonald. It appears from the evidence that Rochany brought. the girl, who is but 24 years old, over from Germany three years: ago and has has kept her at his home since. The man’s wife isinan insane asylum and the young girl acted as housekeeper. A good home in this city where she can work for her liying has been found for the girl. The penalty imposed is the severest allowed by the law. SISTER INQUIRES ABOUT SUICIDE Relatives of Emma Davids Ask for Particulars of Death in River, charged on indictment with attempt to set fire to the Kelliher hotel, will be tried on a charge of arson. CLERKS TO SEEK EARLY CLOSING Committee of Four Will Wait on Merchants Monday With’ Request. An effort to close the leading stores of the city at 6 o’clock on every evening except Wednes- days and Saturdays is to be made by the clerks of the city. At a recent meeting of a num- haw af nlarkre a cammittea af fonr was appointed to wait upon the merchants and lay before them the requests and arguments of the clerk body, and Monday evening has been selected as the time. It is not known what effect the appeal will have but the clerks are confident that the merchants will listen to their proposition. THREE DROWNED WHILE FISHING Triple Tragedy Early Today at Bass Lake Near St. Paul. LS ] St. Paul, June 8.—O, J. Nordly, a saloonkeeper, John Shea, an elevator operator at the Aber deen hotel, and Dennis F. Mec- Guinn, a saloonkeeper, were || Wall Paper J. A. HOFF Reliable Painter All Work Guaranteed. Sho; Mouldings Rear Swedback Blk Varnishes J. P. POGUE’S AND SALE STABLE BEMIDJI, LIVERY, FEED MINN - Pathetic Letter. Chief of Police Bailey has re- ceived a pathetic letter from Mrs, Mary I. Colby of Unity, Wis., the oldest sister of Emma Davids, who committed suicide in her room over a Minnesota avenue saloon in this city a few weeks ago. From the tone of the letter, the woman’s relatives have heard of her death but have learned nothing of the particulars and are anxious to know them. She also asks that any pictures her sister may have left be sent tu her. “She may not bave been in good company,” writes the sister, “LUL we have love for her jusy the four men were seated. the same. We have a dear aged mother who lives just a few doors from us and she is worry- ing herself almost to death over her.” SEVEN TOWNS TO GET ROAD MONEY County Commissioners Appro- priate $1,800 for Road and Bridge Work. At the adjourned session of the county board held yesterday the board completed its work laid over from May 29. The petition of Walter Neu- deck and others for the forma- tion of a new school district out of certain territory in the towns of Durand and Turtle Lake was acted upon favorably and the county auditor instructed to give tiie proper notice. The hearing will Le had July 9. Road and bridge money was appropriated as follows: $300 A. Rochany, Frohn Farmer, Pays|C. Begiman Again in Court on BEFORE coURT ST“_‘L FlGflTlNG fnlends Wednesday eyening Fred | Assault Charge by Sister-in- law, Mrs. Smith. g ¥ Miles-Leb In the presence of anumber of |- What Do You Lebude and Miss Ethel C. Miles, both of this city, were united in marriage by Rev. Thos. Broomfield. The ceremony was performed at the Baptist church and was a very pretty affair, The bride was dressed all in blue Need for a Remington Machine? Whatever it is you can get it at the Pioneer Office August Rochany, a farmer liv-| to each of the following towns: Buzzle, Grant Valley, Bemidji, Langor, Quiring and Alaska, and $50 to the town of Hagali. Prosper Albee having failed to file the required bond for road work in the town of Port Hope, the contract with him “was de- clared cancelled and the work awarded to Herman Puphal for $1,974, he being the next lowest bidder. ~The liquor license application of Matt Haffner of Puposky was granted and licenses ordered is- sued upon the filing of the proper bond and payment of the license fee. The county surveyor was in- structed to survey several town line roads, and after the passing of a.-number of bills the board adjourned. drowned while fishing at Bass lake, several miles north of this city, early today. William Brooks is in a serious condition. The tragedy was the result of the captizing of the boatin which The second assault case where- in Mrs. George Smith of Kelli-| her charges her brother-inlaw, | Charles Begiman of Houpt, with using violence in attempting to gain possession of a little niece, was tried before Judge Pender: gast this morning. The court has the case under advisement. 1t is alleged that Begiman made two attempts to take the child from Mrs. Smith and that on both occasions he laid hands with intent to assault on his sister-in-law. He denies that he did more than to merely put his hands on the child in an efforts to lift it out of Mrs. Smith’s arms. County Attorney E. E. McDon- ald conducted the case for the state, while Charles W. Scrut- chin represented the defense. | a sl DUy \ “Your son, I believe, made some ex- periments while at college?” “Yes; he discovered what he calls his ‘sclentific paradox.’ ” “What is the nature of it?” “He succeeded in demonstrating that debts are expanded by contracting tham » | this notice. with a long white bridal yeil, and Ribbons wore a wreath of white roses. P From the church the party went Aper to the home of C. H. Miles, 0il where a wedding supper was served for sixtfen. plsler. and Bresere Mrs. Lebude will be at home at ot No. 528 Minnesota avenue the last of this month. The bride is Anything a daughter of W. J. Miles and that is came to the city last winter with her parents, while the bride- groom is in the employ of C. H. Miles. Warrants Payable. : Notice is hereby given that; R S A S T WM 7 TS5, there is money in the general fund of the City Treasury de- Loud Not Chairman. partment to pay all outstanding| Former County Attorney H. J. warrants, and that interest on all | Loud was not made chairman of outstanding warrants will cease|the Beltrami éounty delegation from and after the publication of |to the republican state conven- tion at Duluth afterall. William used about a Typewriter. Low Rates to Warren, Minn. The Northern Minnesota Fire- men’s Tournament will be held June 26 to 29, for which occasion the Great Northern Railway will sell from Bemidji to Warren, Dated at Bemidji, Minn., June M < Minn., round trip tickets for one cCuai 2 lected . 8, 1906. ositi g wag clected fo the and one third fare, date of sale EARL GEIL, posiuge; June 26 to 27, with final retuin City Treasurer limit of June 30, 1906. Letter files and letter presses !at the Pioneer office. Read the Daily Pioneer. Read the Daily Pioneer, Fancy Vests. New grey quarter-inch checks, pencil stripes and plain pearls,. ..... $2.50 Trousers. New English h $3.00 and... QUALITY---SATISFACTION. Money Cheerfully Re 4 funded. CLOTHING FOR ALL MANKIND Mail Orders Filled. Stein-Bloch Summer Suits for Men and Young Men, $15. Blue Serges, Summer Weight Black Thibets and plain pearl grey and fancy check worsteds Comfartable Weights. Non-Breakable Should- ers, Gracefully Cut Models. $I18, $ Scattered patterns, choice but covering full size range, Varsity fashions. by reason of shortlot, . . Genuine Equatorial Panama Hats, $5 Split braid yacht straws, London boaters and Harvard shapes in China splits and English braids, $2.00 $l $1560and......... . The “Kermit” shape willea straw, choice of four styles. . Men’s and Boy’s Neghgee Every suit either $18, o $1.50 20, $22. $24. cut, single or double breasted ~ $15. Haberdashery for Summer. The white shirt or lightly figured fancy shirt. grade Ceylon shirtings, cuffs on or off. $1.50 value 1 1 00 Belts,—English make, hogskin and walms are in 50 : favor, new Bermese finish buckles, ¢ Gauze Lisle Hosiery,—In shades for low shoes, royal blues, 25¢ Copyright 1906 B. 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