Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 17, 1906, Page 4

| Henry Fupkley, a republicanjcases. candidate for county attoriey,| speaker has been a resident of the county for six years, first sctiling at Blackduck and two years ago moving to Bemid ji. has had considerable practice iun criminal law and has been quite successful. During the early days he acted as attorney for a number of homesteaders and was successful in handling thewr Mr. [Fankley is a gocd and «makes friends wherever he goes is conducting an active and agressive campaign for the office and has hopes of Mr. Funkley!landing the nomination he seeks. Mr. Funkley has never been tangled up with the corporations but has been against the corpor- ations as regards the rights of the people. M. A. Clark, the present judge of probate, has made such a com- petent and obliging official that the people will undoubtedly retain him for another term for that oftice. The judge is so well known that any remarks we might make Seem unnecessary, but to those few who are not acquainted with him, we wish to say that he is one of the early pioneers of this sec- tion of the state, having been in this county continuously since 1899 As to qualifications, his references are seven years of experience in probate work; having served three years as a clerk prior to his election as judge. His complete and comprehensive knowledge of he requirements of the office makes him peculiarly fiitted for the position. J. O. Harris, the register of deeds, who seeks re- nomination and election, has made a good official, the records have been kept in proper shape present|and all o [ work promptly done Mr. Harris is serving his first term and is entitled to a second, and should receive the hearty support of his party. ‘been a prisoner in the state peniten- James L. George for County Auditor. “Penstrike Tribune, No voter fu the county can make a mistake by voting for James L. George for county auditor at the primary election next Tuesday. In voting for Mr, George you are not throwing your vote away, but you are vi ting for a man who i» tioroughly competent 1o proper- ly attend te the duties of the most important cffice in the county, one who is courteous and »bliging, and by voting for such & Pan you are protecting your 'wn interests His qualifica ions fo* county auditor are the best and you may rest assured hat if Mr. George is nominated nd elected the auditor’s office will be conducted in a most able, business-like and satisfactory manvuer, as it should be. Now is ~ William B, Stewart of Bemid- Ji, who seeks the Republican nomination for county superin- ience as an educator. Professor Stewart has been identified with school work the past twenty -two years, either 4s a teacher, in- structor or superintendent, He was assistant superintendent of Otter Tail county for nearly four yeare, which office’ he resigned to atter.d the University of Min- nesota, of which institution he is a graduate. He has been ider ti- fied with the public schools of Beltrami county for the past six L.G, Kinch, who seeks the republican nomjnation for connty commisrioger i“for the Rirst commissioner district, is well known in Bemidji as a good susiness mwan and one familiar with public affairs. If he re- ~eives the nomination he would undoul t diy be elected commis-|. sioner and is: well qualified to perform the duties of the «flice J. P. RIDDELL. J. P. Riddell, candidate for the epublican nomination for regis- ter of deeds, is familiarly known among his friends as “Reddy,” a c?gm_lmen he gained during his the chance for the taxpayers ofearly life when he attended the Beltrami county to sefcure the|St. Johns Military Academy at services of a capable man for Delqfiald_, W1scon_sm, where he that office, and why not look after | distinguished himself on the your own interests as well as-the|diamond and: was a leader in interests of some political friend |athletics. Graduating from you may have, who, probably|[college Mr. Riddell applied years as superintendent of the Bemidji schools, and holds'a pro- fessioral state certifi -ate good for life. No better ‘selcction could be made by the voters of Beltrami couwty, than that of Prof. Stewart, who solicits your support at the primaries on Sep- tendent of schools of Beltrami|. county, is a man of wide exper- | { John Wilmann, the present count; audit ir, is acandidate for re- ! nomination and deserves the hearty support of the people at the e polls Sept. 18, 1906, Mr. Wilman has made an enviable record as county auditor and we have always found him at his post of duty ready to accomadate the people. ; { Mr. Wilmann had a very difficult task before him when he took the office two years ago. The records were in bad shape and after r working hard day and night for the last year and a half he has succeeded in straightening ont the affairs to such an extent that I they were never in better shape than at the present time. He has added thousands of acres of land to the tax list that have for years escaped taxation. His way of handling the forfeited tax.sale last year met with the approval of the state auditor, who made a personal visit to the aud- tember 18, 1906. SIDES CLAIM VICTORY. Cuban Rebels and Government Troops Clash Near Wajay. Havana, Sept. 17.—General Rod- riguez, with a force of 1,000 men, en- countered Generals Castillo and As- bert, with forces of about the same number, near Wajay. The govern- ment claims the insurgents were dis- persed, while rebel and other accounts say the government forces were driven back and vetreated. -‘General Rod- riguez returned to Havana during the S8EVERAL NEW YORKERS GUESTS |is needed there who is competent and willing to safeguard the in- STATE PGLITIGS GISCUSSED| night ‘and his troops are encamped a short distance outside ‘the city. The government lost three killed and sev- eral wounded. The Insurgent loss is unknown. OF THE PRESIDENT AT SAGAMORE HILL. Once Prominent in Society. Canon City, Colo.. Sept. 17.—Her- bert F. Mellen, once a prominent soci- ety man but who for several years has Oyster Bay, L. I, Sept. 17.—A polit- fcal luncheon, at which New York state politics was the subject of dis cussion, took place at Sagamore Hill during the day. President Rooseveli was the host and Representative James F. Sherman, chairman of the Republican congressional committee; Timothy L. Wcodruff, former lieuten- ant governor, and Albert Shaw were guests. It is understood that Mr. Woodruft was present in order that he might receive the aid of President Roosevelt’s influence in his fight against the forces of State Chairman B. B. Odell in Brooklya. Before going to Sagamore Hill Mr. Woodruff said that the Republican party in this state would nominate for governor a man who would re- ceive the endorsement of the state and national administrations and be es. He sald that Gov- undoabte: coald be 5 insisted tiary here serving sentence for embez- zlement of the funds of the Interna- tional Trust company of Denver, is dead after a lingering illness. after election, would not notice | himself to the more serious side or speak to you. The bast is|of life and became a bookkeeper| - Sias nothing too good for the auditor’s | i Which capacity he worked for CORONER, OTTER TAIL CO. office, and with the high recom-|many years, and today he is *“Goroner, mendation and superb qualifica- [2cknowledged to be one of the| Fergus Falls, Minn., Aug. 9, 1906, tions of Mr. George you now ::cs]tfl?gj::pem‘eel;cghtel:“;asseg?ifélé {JfJiZmv'“s‘ffifi‘e'he”-’-'i“fil’éfinfilfl?é brot .1 have &« chance to get the hest,|? xperien : Blewame ] % 1as and this you can determine by |in following this work in large|,, )5 Stewurt wagclosels identified with_the your ballot. Dot fall to mark | fees, which e uring Uhe | it il iy dhe St our ballot like this next Tues- I (-) i S lV.el] Ilp 0 _cr 1S- | then as Assistant County :\lr,bex'lqnendem. gs.y—ib is your duty to yourself:| "8 the woods, estimating timber | Sk Rosition b held unti} be resiened to auditing lumbercamp accounts | Mt Stemarimas i or e best Instructon: has made him particularly fitted|Asa man. he was known for his integrity. For Auditor---James L. George | X |lfor the important position he [Sieriing honesty, representing in evers re- seeks. As a teacher, principal and superintendent, . A ey . he was recognized as an educator with a most Mr. Riddell is familiar wirh | thorough preparatioa, unusual success as a BOTH descriptions of Jands from his | ifacher, snd marked apility as an organizor, experience as a cruiser, which is | cauipment. with mental and moral scope and a g‘_v essential qualitication in ('i'g\‘fle:vx'fl.rl?xlelym'x"n_‘_\d-%mf“)fiafl;‘flufitf&fif‘mfi the office of the register of deeds, | €ISI1ebts pertaining to a sysiem of county ant in the county, as a slight er- Otter Tail County. Minn ror on the partof an incompe- tent or careless officer might in- volve the title tosome settler’s home. Mr. Riddell is a young man, has a family and his habits and private lifeare above reproach He is well known in Bemidji and Beltram! county, having made his home here for the past four years, and during this time has visited nearly. every township in Beltrami He enjoys the confi- dence and esteem of everybody be has come in contact with and in all his dealings with the pub- lic has always been fair, honest and conscientious. He is ably qualified for register of deeds and the voters will make no mistake to bear his name in mind and cast their vote'for him on primary election day, Sept- ember 18. Two More CTriiisers Sail, ‘Washington, Sept. 17.—The cruisers Cleveland and Topeka sailed from Norfolk at 11 a. m. for Havana, but will stop at Key West for further in- structions. Dr. Jones returned yesterday afternoon from a business trip to Cass Lake, ————————————————————————————————————— " POLLING PLACE.S TOMORROW: FIRST. WARD: M’CUAIG’S BARN, 8TH. ST. SECOND WARD: CITY HALL. THIRD WARD: DICAIRE’S STORE. FOURTH WARD: BACON BUILDING, 2ND. ST. DON’T FORGET To CAST YOUR VOTE. clined to sjecilate as to who the = nominee would be, 3 z Mr. Sherman said he did not know g exactly why h called to Saga- ‘more Hill at on it, but that his understa that the governor was not desivous of entering the race. Mr. Woodraff de- MEET ON BATTLEFIELD, Union and Confederate Veterans In Fraternal Reunion. Gettysburg, Pa., Sept. 17.—On the historic battlefield wliere they elashed for supremacy the survivors:.of Gen: eral Pickett’s division of the Cuonfed- erate army met in fraternat re inion the survivors of the Philad:lnhia brigade, which was composed of four regiments of Pennsylvania volunteers. The rsunion was held at the “blocdy angle,” where Ceaeral Pickett made his famous charge.” A feature of the gathering was the presentation of Gen- eral Armistead’s sword to the men of the South. General Armistead fell during_ the charge and his sword has since been in jossession of the Phil- adelphia soldiers. Republicans to Participate. New Orleans, Sept. 17.—A feature of the reception planned for William J Bryan here Sept. 24 is the participa- tion of the Louisiana Republican club in the arrangements. ~An attempt will be made to render this reception en- tirely non-partisan. One Life Lost In Hotel Fire. - Ottawa, Ont,, Sept. 17.—One life {8 helieved to Lave been lost and six per- wons were jbadly injured in a fire which destroyed the Gelmons hotel, Miss O’Nall.‘ the 2 itors office at the time of the sale. The office of the county auditor is an important one, and a man 37 torests of the taxpayers and such a man is found in the present ! auditor, John Wilmann who is seeking re election. - i -—_— } — L] 3 = ! i s__. e { | : ; JOHN F. GIBBONS FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY. ! For the office of county attorney no better selection can be made 3 than to elect John F. Gibbons, Mr. Gibbon’s interests have long P been ideptified with the interests of Bemidji and the building up of Beltrami county, Mr. Gibbons is an able attorney, a well read lawyer, and by his carefulness, hassa faculty of making friends wherever he meets people. The office of county attorney is an im- portant one and the people will make no mistake nominating Mr. Gibbons.