Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 19, 1907, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE HISTORICAL SRCIETY. VOLUME 4. NUMBER 229 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 19, 1907, TEN CENTS PER WEEER L. G. PENDE®$ TRIP TOWA - O+ %, AST ON HIS w%, THE SOUTH The Judge Writes An Interesting Accoun. of His Trip from Bemidji to Omaha and Genoa, Neb., in Company - with His Daug When Judge L. G. Pendergast left for a trip to some warmer climate (we refer to this earth,) recently, he promiaed to write the Pioneer a few lines concern- ing his trip and what he saw, at least such parss of it as would not injure his standing in the local “‘society’ of which heis the president; and we herewith reproduce a letter, which has ‘been deciphered from the judge’s peculiar style of penmanship: “Omaha, Neb., Jan. 14. #To EDITOR PIONEER: — So many people at home in Bemidji asked me to write something about what I might see while on this trip that I have decided to send you some matter for publi- cation, that all who desire may read. “It was my 1ntention, when I left home, to take the 8:50 p. m.| train on Tuesday for the south, but the N. P. being three hours late that night, were forced to wait until 9:50 2. m. on Wednes- day. We went over the M. & St. L. to Omaha, via Albert Lea and Fort Dodge. “There was very little snow in the twin cities when we left and when we reached Waseca there was scarcely any snow at all. We saw a flock of crows at Waseca, which might indicate the near approach of spring. “About the first thing one notices in traveling south is the continual lengthening of the days. At Bemidj, which isin about the 48.h parallel,” the days at this time are about eight hours and twenty minutes long, while at St. Paunl, in latitude 45 degrees, the days are at least twenty-five minutes longer. At Fort Dcdge, sunset is now just five minutes past five o’clock, and at Omaha it is at least fifteen minutes later; so that the days here are an hour longer than at Bemidji. “I always supposed that the trains on the Illinois Central would be run in a firstclass manner. Imagine my surprise when, at Fort Dodge, a dozen rough fellows boarded the ladies’ car, drank whiskey and used profanity and coarse language. Our common lumberjack at Bemidji is a prince alongside of E hter, Florence. such fellows. 1 forgot myself and was on the point of saying “Five dollars, or five days,” but Sherm. Bailey was not there to execute the order, so I let it pass. Ihave kept a true and correct atcount of each case and think I shall charge the costs up to the city of Bemidji, when I arrive home. “We stopped in Omaha Wed- nesday night, and the next morn- ing I went with Florence to her school, at Genoa, 112 miles west of Omaha, near the Platte river. “There are a half-dozen govern- ment buildings at Genoa, and everything appeared to be in ‘“‘apple-pie’’ order, There is a superintendent of the school and six teachers. I can’t imagine {what those Indians will do when the government leaves them to|§ shift for themselves. “I stopped over at Genoa for two days and looked over the country a little. Farm land here is worth from $100 to $I25 per acre. The farmers are all well-to-do, and many of them are worth $25,000, and all have com- fortable bank accounts, Lumber and fuel is scarce and high- priced. After I had talked with some of the more intelligent of the farmers, I have decided to raise the price of my land in Itascacounty at least $5 per acre. In this way, I can ease my con- curred by this trip. “Before I left town I visited a me that the cheapest lumber he bad was worth $28 per thousand, and that the price varied from that amovnt up to $60 per thou- sand. He also told me that he pine lumber so that it could sell per thousand; and I raised the price of my timber land $10 per acre. Ifthis keeps up, I will soon be a millionaire. “I have a ticket t> Galveston, Texas, but according to the con- ditions of the ticket I cannot leave here for a few days; se I have decided to visit the packing plants at South Omaha, and see just how they do business, *‘Will write another letter soon. “L. G. Pendergast.” SUPREME GOURT AFFIRMS ‘ LOWER COURT DEGISIONS: Two Cases Tried Before Judge Spooner at Grand Rapids, in Which Ap- peals Were Taken. The supreme court yesterday rendered two decisions in cases that were tried before Judge Spooner, in district court, at; Grand Rapids, a year ago, in both of which the verdict and findings of the trial court were sustained. The decisions are as follows: State of Minnesota, respond- ent, v'. Michael Callahan, ap-| pellant, The verdict is justified by the evidence, It appearing from the evidence that the prose- cutrix was induced to go alcne with defendant in his boat upon the river, -thus giving oppor- tunity, it was proper to lay the foundation for impeachment as well as to characterize subse- quent conduct, and test the crc di- bility of his denial, to ask him if he had not, about two years previous, stated to a third person that he would get the prosecutrix out in his boat and would take good care that she was alone. And the statement having been was3 made. When the spectators at 2 criminal trial of lascivious or immoral character are so obtru- during the examination, and it becomes apparent to the trial of justice is being impeded, the court may temporarily clean the court room of all persons except court officers, counsel and wit- nesses and the defendant, with- out infringing upon defendant’s right to a public trial, Although the record does not expressly of the order, it will be inferred that it it was made for a tempor- ary purpose only and that it was not enforced after the reason calling it into existence ceased to exist, Judgment and order af- firmed. Lewis, J. From It.scicounty: John M. Jones, respondent, vs. Grevt Northern Railway com- pauy, appellant. Ownershipand possession being shown of a building located upon the land of another, it will not be presumed that the building was so located without authority., Theevice ice is sufficient to sustain a finding owner of the building in qies- tion and that he duly assigned to respondent the cause of action arising out of the destruction of the building by appellant. denied, it was proper to show by such party that the statement Judgmentafirmed. Lewis, J. From Itasca county. science as to the expenses ia- |f lumber dealer there and he told | could noet get Minnesota white | there for less than $80 to $100 M sive as to embarass a witness |} court that the due administration | g show a withdrawal of limitation |§ that respondent’s grantor was ! Birthday Surprise Party. Last Thursday was the 50th anniversary of the coming into this world of H, F. Schmidt, and Mr. Schmidt, entered upon the 50th milestone of his career in good health and contentment. A number of the friends of the the Schmidt family were aware of Mr. Schmidt’s birthday fall- ing on Thursday, and they decided to give him a surprise. They gathered atthe Schmidt bome, Thursday evening, and after presenting the head of the house with a handsome rocking chair as a token of their esteem, proceeded to have a good time. Cards and other games were played, and the evening passed men"ily. Elizabeth Henderson Coming. See the Elizabeth Henderson company at the opera house next Monday and Tuesday evenings: This is the same company that played here, under the manage- ment of Beech and Bowers, in November, and they are playing SHOULD TAKE AGTION IN NORMAL SGHOOL MATTER City Attorney Russell Suggests That Business Men’s Cinb Put Forth Claims of Bemidji. The apparent indifference shown in this city relative to the possible -establishment of a fifth state normal school, many here not caring where the institution was located, has been very notice- able. The people of Cass Lake haye induced . Senator Gunn of Grand Rapids to prepare a bill for the location of the school at Cass Lake, and they are already pushing the matter. Bemidji has every advantage over Cass Lake in going after this school; better railroad facilties these return dates at the special request of wany theatergoers of Bemidji. being an especial advantage. City Attorney Russell says to the Pioneer relative to the mat- er, “What’s the matter with the Business Men’s Club? Why do they not get together and let our representatives in the legislature know that we want a normal shool here? A bill has been in- troduced in the senate locating it Cass Lake. Is it going to be like the U. S. land office? We didn’t know what we wanted un- til the other fellow bhad 1t, and then we wanted to take it away from him. “We want logs going out of the country assessed in this county; we want a lot of other legislation. Let us get together and talk matters over.” M. B. A. Meeting Tonight. A regular meeting of the M. B. A. will be held this evening at .the I. O. O. F. hall to which all members are requested - to be present. There will be initiation and other business to transact. Copyright 1906 The House of Kuppenheimes Full Seams, Swing, $24.00 values Body Unshorn Worsteds in Black and Oxfords. . 52-inch Length Kersey Breasted Hand Vent Heavy weight St. George Kersey Overcoats, Box Cut, Welt or Flat $14.75 Full Box Ryton Overcoats and ; Shaped-in French Back Overcoats $14.75 Plain Back, Venitian Lined, Single ‘$14.75 CLOTHING HOUSE Semi-Annual Clearancs Is Breaking All Past Selling Records! been heavy and still excellent. do can’t afford to most pretentious er inaugurated by a Bemidji store. R S T s N S s W T D T e T P T TN TSy TS B.Kuppenheimer’s 1906-07 Suits and Overcoats Beautiful creations, including all of our 20, 22, 24 and $25 suits and overcoats Wide Wall Single and Overcoats, penheimer, The splendid response is agéin proof of the very excellent values-- the good news keeps traveling and the store keeps getting busier as the sale progresses! Men who have clothes buying to them without visiting Schneider Bros. establishment, for everyone who has been here says it is the English Worsted Suits—Swell Gray Greens, Narrow Wall Grays, and of Custom Tailors, $22 values for Marine Serge Suits—Heavy Weight lutely Pure Shaped, Varsity Mod- els, $24 garments. . . $l4.75 Silk Mixed Hockamun Serge Suits— Finest Serge Fabrics that American Market Affords, Made by B. Kup- values for, Sale Stocks have assortments are think of buying value giving ev- $14.75 Grays, Hand Working- $14.75 Double Breasted, Abso- Wool, Fashionably P 814,75 FRANK P. HAN A letter has been received in this city from Muskogee, Indian Territory, which encloses an ac- count of the arrest at that place of Frank P. Hannifin, a former resident of Bemidji, on the charge of smuggling wheat into the United States. Hannifin, who came here from Wadena, was proprietor of the Markham hotel, which he sold to Joseph Markham two years ago last fall. He (Hannifin) went from here to Wadena, where he engaged in the banking business until the next spring, when he went to the Indian Territory, where, it is apparent, he got into | trouble with the government| authorities. The account of the arrest of Hannifin is as follows: “Frank P. Hannifin, a promi- nent grain dealer and elevator | man of Broken Arrow, was ar-| rested in this city Thursday by Deputy United States Marshal Earl Coulter, as a fugitive from justice from Fargo, N. D, across the line from Canada into the United States. Mr. Hannifin has been living at Broken Arrow for the past two years and is the operator of a string of elevators along the M, K. & O., between Muskogee and Tulsa. He issaid to be a nephew of the present mayor of Broken Arrow, and a man of high social stamp. ‘‘He was given a hearing before U. S. Commissioner W. R. Hoyt and admitted to bail in the sum ““Foxy Boy” Tonight. A “Foxy Boy” will be the attrac- tion at Bemidji Opera House to- night, The Comedy throughout is bright and crisp. It was writ- ten for laughing purpose. The specialties are strong, among them Leroyand Hazelt on, who pleased Bemidji with their laugh- problem sketchecs while here W | with the “Burglar and the Waif”’ Co. also Jimmie Burns, whose dancing a4 singing, pleased Be- midji theatre goers during Beach DAISY HAZELTON and Bowers engagement a few weeks ago. Illustrated songs are intro- not be any tiresome waits. Beauty and grace intermingled with singing,dancing and comedy is bound to please. Prices 25¢c and 85c. Reserved s2ats on sale at the usuval place. Gagnon Wins Contest Case. C.. W. Scrutchin received a letter this morning from- the general land office, stating that in the contest case of A. B. Hazen vs. Frank Gagnon, the laiter had won, and that Gagnon still retains his claim. The land involved in the con- | test is located on the shores of Marquette lake, three miles south of Bemidjiand is described as follows: Lots 1, 2, 3and 4, Sec. 80-146-83. P. J. Russell was attorney for the contestant |and C. W. Scrutchin attorney * for the defendant. - charged with smuggling wheat | duced between acts, so there will NIFIN WAS ARRESTED IN OKLAHOMA Charged With Smuggling Wheat from Canada Into the United States, and Is Wanted at Fargo, N. D.--At One Time Owned Markham Hotel. of $1,0C0 for his appearence in Fargo next May. When arrested, Hannifin was surprised, saying that if he violated the law he was not aware of it.- The penalty for the offense with which he is charged is not more than $500 fine nor more than tao years im- prisonment, or both.” The news of Hannifin’s arrest will be a surprise to the citizens of Bemidji. There has probably been some mistake in the matter, as it does not seem possible that Mr. Hannifin would break the law in the manner chsrged. Mr. Hannifin was at one time tele- {graph operator for the Great Nortern and was stationed at Alexandria and other 1mportant stations some years ago. Later, i be was station agent ‘at Hewitt, where he engaged in the - wood business as a side issue. He afterwards moved to Wadena, and was considered "as being wealthy. He came to Bemidji three years ago and purchased the Markham, which:‘he resold to the original proprietor two years ago last fall. The outcomeof the case against Hannifin will be watched with considerable interest by the resi- dents of northern Minnesota. What smuggling from Canada iinto the United States would prove a profitable though dang- erous occupation. There is a duty on whoat of twenty-five cents a bushel. Hannifin will be brought back to Fargo for i trial next May. . e — Judge Spooner Hears Cases. Before Marshall A. Spooner, judge of the district court, in chambers, this morning, the fol- lowing cases were heard: ' The case of E Englund vs. Wm. Bagsley, both ofBemidji, matter came up for hearing, was ‘part.ia.lly ecompleted and con- tinued until Friday of next week. C. W. Scrutchin for plaintiff, Gibboas & Torrance for defand- ant. Robert A. Stanley vs. Myrtle Stanley. Application made for temporary alimony. Contivu»d until next Saturday, in order that plaintiff may have the oppor- tunity of filing additional affida- vits. Henry- Funkley appeared for the plaintiff and C, W. Scrut- chin for defendant, E. A. Hewitt vs. E, L. Waldron and the Crookston Lumber com- pany being alien claim in an action to foreclose. Judgment allowed plaintiff as to Waldron and dismissed as to Crookston Lumber company. C. W. Scrut- chin for plaintif and E. E. Mec- Donald for Crookston Lumber company, 1. 0. 0.-F. and Rebekahs Install. At the Odd Fellow hali 'last Ieveuiug the local lodges of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs installed officers. J- J. Jenkinson, district deputy, officiated for the Odd Fellows and installed the follow- ing officers: b N.G., H. 8. Annette; V. .G., J. J. Ellis; R. 8., N. L, Hakke- irup; F. 8., J. K. Titus; T., Earl Geil. Mpys. J. J. Ellis, P. G., installcd the Rebekahs, as follows: N. G., Seth Slough; P. G., Martha Huntosh; K. S,, Bertha Huntysh; F. S, Mrs. Atwood; T, Mrs, Geil. . An elegant oyster supper was served at the conclusion of the installation ceremonies. : Local news on last page. Read the Daily Pioneer, : —Don’t forget the 6 o’clock din- ner at the Markham tomorrow evening,