Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 6, 1906, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE VOLUME 4. NUMBER 145 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 6, 1906. BODY FOUND IN LAKE NEAR RED LAKE DEPOT Park stapiae. “Tho teter boges — | of the pockats from Marion, Ohio, addressed to Thomas Berry, with the salutation, ‘Dear Brother,” and the writer ex- Workmen Make Gruesome Discovery|Pressed surprise at hearing from Near the Swedback Sawmill This Morning. NAME OF UNFORTUNATE MAN the person addressed, believing that he was lost or had passed away; was sorry that he (the re- cipient) had been pinched on the charge of robbing a bank; might have been sent up if he couldn’t SAID TO BE WILLIAM C. BERRY!});ve proved his innocence; that he must have made & haul some- where, and to answer soon; from The Exact Manner in Which He Met his brother. Death Is Not Known to Anyone. The dead body of a man who was subsequently identified as William C. Berry, was found at 9 o’'clock this morning, lying in two feet of watar, under the Red | Lake railroad bridge, back of the Swedback mill. There were no marks of vicience on the body and nothirg to indicate that the man had met with foul play or had been killed by a train. A. O. Clyde, an employe at the Swedback mill, was pulling up| “deadheads” from the water, when he discovered a shoe on a log and looking further, saw a man’s body, lying face downward in about two feet of water, He! notitied the peopl: in the office and they 1n turn uotified Chief! of Police Bailey and the coroner. While waiting for the coroner to appear, several parties were asked to look at the body for the purpose of identification, but no one recognized the remains. Mr. Marsden, manager of the Red Lake road, stated that the man had never worked on his road, and other railroad men failed to recognizz the features. When Deputy Coroner Lahr arrived and examined the dead man’s clothing, several articles were found that made identifica-| tion complete. In a vest pocket was found a note book, which contained a card with the name “William C. Berry” printed thereon, and on the first leaf ofI the book was ths following: “In| case of injury or of death, notify James Berry, No 5 Gust street, Pittsburg, Pa.,,or W C. Berry, Marion, Ohio, or Themas Hovey, Pi:tsburg, Pa.” The body was taken to Lahr’s undertaking rooms, where it will be kept, pending the notification of the parties mentioned in the notebook; and examination by the coroner, Just in what manner Berry met his death is unknown. The condition of the body leads to the belief on the part of some that it had been in the water but a few hours, The fact that there are no wounds or serious marks would indicate that Berry had been drowned and his body washed ashore under the bridge; and he may have been walking on the bridge and fallen off into the water, the fall stunning him and rendering him unconscious and death ensuing before he recov- ered. That he was not hit by the train is very evident. No one about the depot or the mill has seen anyone walking on the bridge prior to the passage of any train. A search of the body brought out a pocketbook almost filled with nickels and there were other nickels in another pocket. There was a brush broom, a razor and a strop, und many articles to indicate that the man was inthe habit of taking care of himself without the aid of toilet articles, etc., ina furnished room. A few of those who have looked at the body believe that they have seen Berry about town, but were not acquainted with him, and pending replies from the parties mentipned at Pittsburg and Marion, not much will be known relative to the unfortunate man. Rhodes a “‘Comer.” Many Bemidji people remem- There was also aletter in one ber “Billy”” Rhodes, the pugilist, who lived here for some time six years ago, and who gained con, siderable pugilistic tame through knocking out Jim Godette, the icolored, “walloper,” who had never before been in dreamland through the swift-punch route. Since he left here Rhodes has improved steadily, until he in now regarded as one of thn very best welterweights in the United lSm:.les. A few days ago he fought a draw with Joe Wolcott, the “Barbadoes Wonder,” who is one of the toughest mitt artists in the business. The fight was pulled off on an island in the Missouri river, twelve miles below Kansas city, last Sunday. Wolcott made some terrible rushes, but Rhodes was too clever for the black man and stood him off for twenty rounds, and is said to have done some very good work. Walker Sawmill Nearly Done. T. J. Welch, who is a large stockholder in the new Leech Lake Lumber company, was in the city yesterday morning, having come down from Big Falls. He has been in the north country for the past week, look- ing over the field relative to the purchase of logs for his company, and states that he is much en- couraged by the outlook. The Leech Lake company was organized last spring, and bas for its object the erection of a sawmill plantat Walker, where will be manufactured all kinds of lumber. A site was purchased and work commenced on the sawmill plant two months age. iThe mill is now more than half completed and it is expected that it will be ready for business by the first of December. The capacity of the mill will be between sixtcen and twenty million feet a year. It is located on a spur of the M. & I. railway, on Leech lake, and has excellent facilities for shipping out lumber. Jubilee Singers Good. The entertainment given at the opera house last night by the Williams Dixie Jubilee singers was good; in fact, it was the best thing that has appeared in Bemidji since the Great McEwen. The singers, six in number, exclusive of the piano player, are all artists, and gave a program of songs, classic and “coon,” that was a delight to hear. Mr. Williams, who was the “funny” man of the group, kept the crowd in a roar with his sly humor. Mrs. Williams !bas an especially fine contralto voice, and the rest of the company are all gifted. children’s shoes statements. CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES... We carry the largest line ot northern Minnesota. A compar- ison with others will prove our to be found in CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Before buying that boy's suit look over our line of $2.50 and $3.50 suits. You will be sur- prised at the value. Mackinaws, wool socks. E. H. WINTER & CO., Phone 30 HEAVY WOOLEN GOODS... mackinaw underwear and heavy e We can give you = better yalues than ever before, flannel shirts, Bemidji. JOHNSON MAKES BID FOR BEMIDJI VOTES Governor Delivers an Eloqucnt Address at City Hall to a Tremendous Crowd. BASES PLEA FOR VOTES ON RECORD WHILE IN OFFICE Drainage, Insurance, Railroad Rates, and Timber Trespass, Themes Discussed. John A. Johnson, governor of Minnesota, paid his compliments to Bemidji last night in his cam- paign tour of the state, and be-| fore an audience of fully 1,000 democrats and republicans, made his bid for votes. It was the largest gathering that has ever turned out to greet an aspirant for office in the history of the city. The large hall was crowded, downstairs and gallery, and scores of people, unable to find seats in the main room, stood patiently for over an hou. in the hailway and on the stairs outside. The speech was worthy of the great gathering. Whether one differ pohtically from Mr. Joha- son, or not, it is only fair to say that his effort was a masterpiece of oratory, - Thearray of argu- ments was logically arranged, the language was choice and the periods were rounded; while over and above all, the pleasing, silver voice of the speaker, the delicats shades of accent, the studied simplicity of gesticulation, wrovght a spell around even the most commonplace remark. Governor Johnson’s theme was *“My Record,” or *“Why I Should Be Returned to Office,”” and from the viewpoint of a Johnson man, be certainly made out a strong case. His first plea was for independ- ent voting; or one might say, for voting for the man and not the party. He wants republican votes, he must have them or hef bas no chance of winning. No one knows this better than Governor Jchnson, and his whole speech was pitched in a key to captivate the republican voter. His record as governor as stated by him last nightis: First, that he has enforced the law against the timber thieves and brought suits in court which bave resulted in the state re- coverirg $490,000 for = timber trespasses; second, that he has forced the railroad and ware- house commission to sekure a reduction on freight rates from the railroads; third, that he hkas wrought insurance reform; and fourth, that he vies with Mr. Cole as an advocate of drainage and good roads. Governor Johnsou arrived in the afternoon on the 8:50 o’clock train, and was tiken at once to the high school, where he ad- dressed the teachers and the pupils, He left this morning for Wadena, where he makes an ad- dress tonight. P. J. Russell presided over the meeting and after a few words of welcome to the audience, called upon Judge Pendergast. The judge spoke briefly, say- ing that the time alloted shouid be given to the governor; but he wantad to impress one thing on his hearers, and that was that Governor Johnson was a friend of his, and bad he not been he (the judge) could not have se- cured the nomination for li.u- tenant governor. Mr. Russell next introduced Governor Johnson, stating that he was a genuine home product, having been born in the state. Mr. Johoson lost no time in getting into the best of his speech. He had been with Judge Pendergagt during the past three or four days, and he was begin- ! ning to believe that the judge | matter. e TEN CENTS PER WEEK had, single-handed and alone, Eut dodwn nhe;w;l l;eli):"::;; l::t. Rmfl:yflt;:to;):?::ei: T;::;oederiflnEBUG Ime "“Es e understood that ¢ wrote to Attorney General Young T0 BURN BUILDINGS judge three days to go from|for an opinion as to whether a Washington to the battleground |candidate defeated for one office of Bull Run and but one day to/at the primary election could, by come back, so he guessed he was all right. 5 He had been notified that he was 1n “the enemy’s country,” but if he was, the ‘‘enemy’’ had a very peculiar method of demonstrat- ing its antagonism. He had been much pleased with his present trip and the manner in which he had been received. He was here for the purpose of giving "an account of his stewardship during the past two years. He hoped the present campaign would be free from the wethods adopted two years ago, which left a sting. He beleved thoroughly that a public officer should obey the law as well as private citizens. Two years ago it was charged that R. C. Dunn candidate for another office at the general election, The law was apparently plain in the matter, but an answer from the atturney general’s office was conflicting, one mem- POLICE FORCE ON THE ALERT ber of the corps writing that he AND EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES could and another that he could not . legally do so. A personal letter from Mr. Young states that the law is plain and tha he may become a candidate for another office, by petition, if he 80 desires. 5 Mr. Schroeder seriously con-! Two attempts were made last templates becoming an indepen- night to set fire to the Nangle dent candidate for county com-|store building and the Grill missioner from the Thirddistrict, | restaurant block, and had it not and he desired to be absolutely | been for the alertness of Captain ] sure of his standing in the matter, Norman Helmer and Patrolman bad violated the law, and was|having been defeated at the D. E. Smith a serious fire might equally as strongly denied. Mr. prim.arie.s for the republican have resulted, Dunn intimated that he had done | Domination for clerk of court. The firebu, g was a person who the best that he could in the AL 3 - dent]; matter of settling timber tres- I[:ce: :,hil;' {h?ql:::::r: l:')‘; ::: pass cases. The speu.ker had police force go to the night trains stated in the campaign of two and that the up-town district is years ago that he would investi- not patrolled by the fall force at gate and would see that every that ti The fi ; | PRESBY AN .| that time. e first attempt at doilar due the state from tres. SBYTER CHURCH incendiarism was made about Morniog worship at 11 and i‘:]a::thw:; ei‘;’l‘ll‘:;“’d and turned | uarterly communion services. | 12:90, at the time that the pas- . Subject for the morning|senger train from the westis due. Many who had violated the law| address, “Behold What Manner [The fire had been lighted and in this vespect desired t> settle| of Love the Father Hath Best- was burning slowly, when dis- ou the basis of actual trespass,| owed Upon Us.” covered and extin 2 h d‘ but were forced o pay treble the| All members are urged to be e 3 s his service. The second attempt to createa trespass according to law. As Presembats : < % i Bible Class and S. S. at 12:15. |conflagration was made at 2:30; the fi:al res!::fl of thi acm;lty' éflnior C. E. 3. p. m. Senior C.!about the hour that the west- according to the speaker, there . 7. p. m. Evening service|;, 5 had been turned into the state| 8t 8. Subject ‘“Bemidji as roz:d;)::s(;n;er “:v:hs' bnt&: treasury nearly $500,000, and he| Endowed by = Nature: As|%'® perley i named several prominent lumber Endowed by Man; As God glért and disoovered.ihe fre be prom! S Stands Ready to Endow Her."lfore itgained any considerable firms who do business in the| A]l interested in the advance- headway. north half of the state as having| ment cf our city, are cordially} The Nangle stor‘e was the been forced to *‘cough up.” scene of the first atlaémpt and In the matterof transportation, the rear of the Grill buildin as a result of his suggestions E invited. was set afire last. and direct acts with th i 3 and wa:eh::se comn:isesi;: :ll;:ar: be given by J. P. Pogue this| There s noclue to the firebug, 2 evening to a number of friends, | but should he be caught in his had been secured a reduction of |45 which be. extends a general ! attempts at incendiarism, he will ten per cent on the rates of trans- |invitation to the publie to attend. 1y iven the fullest e: " t of portation of grain, twenty per| The party will be given in hs|, . 8 cent on merchandise and ten per [C3rTiage and storage rgom, The the law. cent on coal, netting a saving to seats as well as the stage will be baled bay, and every other detail the people of the state of $5,000,- |of the party is to-be different 000 annually. from the ordinary custom. Partisan papers intimated that Fall Dress Goods minded his hearers that but once before in the history of the SPEGIAL SHOWING OF DRESS 60ODS SATURDAY AND MONDAY state had any reduction been obtained and that was during : CHIFFON BROADCLOTH: Colors, wine, white, navy and light blue, $2.00 a yard.. Black $2.00 82 85 ces e L} gle and Grill Buildings During Last-Night, Work of Some Person Familiar With the Regulations of the Police Night Run. Sunday Worship. BAPTIST:—The usual services, morning and evening, will be held tomorrow in the Baptist church. 01d Setlers Dance. A unique dancing party will ‘hour late yesterday evening. economical managemernt th in- surance department had earned $35,000 over and above operating expenses. In the matter of drainage and good roads he wished to chal- lenge Mr. Cole’s attitude in the What Mr. Cole was now attempting to father he had recommended to the legislature in a message prior to any active attention on the part of Mr. Cole. He denied his right to claim the credit for the initiative in the matter. He wanted to be under- stood that he, if elected, would| personally give his attention to enforcing the laws; not say, like his opponent, that the laws should be enforced and say nothing of his (Cole’s) own ac- tions in the matter. - The governor closed with a oulogy on the great North Star state and a reminder that voters not forget him at the coming election, the ad ministration of John Lind. foa‘yard 0. Tl el Van Sant, who was asking these questions, had been governor - SERGE: Colors, new shades of dark red, blue, green, brown and black, 50c to a il $1.25 four years, and did not accom- plish anything along this line, For Children’s coais, colors, navy, yard: v A e reethan o T v 33'00 Mr, Johnson took up the . GREY NOVELTIES: We show a large assortment of matter of insurance and said that under the present system of the new pattrens in grey dress goods and suit- . BEARSKIN: brown and cream, a We have added to our store equip- ~ment a “Spotless Steam Sponger” & are prepared to sponge’dress goods of any description. Charges: 5o Yard Length under five yards the charge will be 25¢ for the piece. Dressmak- ing department in connection. Economieal. “Mother said she thought you were | extravagant, Tom, but I proved you were not.” “You darling! that?” “Told her you were with me two bours last night and only kissed me once.” 3 How did you do ¥ery Thoughtful. “Just before poor.old Dooley dled he made his. wife promise that she would not marry again.” . 43 “Poor old chap—he always was kind | to hia fellow men!”—Tit-Bits. the required petition, become a Fires Kindled in the Rear of the Nan- The M. &I train was a half