Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 31, 1907, Page 1

" THE BEMIDJI YATLY PIONEE VOLUME 4. NUMBER 239 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 31, 1907. S TEN CENTS PER WEEK FOURNIER-CYR HEARING TODAY County Attorney Funklev Conduects Examina- tion of the Men Accused of Dahl Murder. Both Fournier and Cyr Appear Rut Little Worried By the Grave Charges. Nothing New of a Startling Nature Has Been Brought Out at Today’s The preliminary hearing of Paul Fournier and George Cyr, charged with having killed N. O, Dahl and his' daughter Aagot, near Quiring postotiice, Beltrami county, during the month of April, 1904, was commenced this morning at 10 o’clock, before O. M. Skinvik, justice of the peace, The hearing was adjourned to the court house, there being so large a crowd in attendance that the capacity of the justice court was insufficient to accommodate the curious, even with standing room. Fournier and Cyr were brought into court by Deputy Sheriffs John Bailey and Arne Solberg, and neither appeared much worried over the grave charge that has been lodged against them. County Attorney Henry Funk- ley conducted the examination and G. W. Campbell appeared on behalf of the accused men, Jus- tice Skinvik presiding. The state has about fifteen witnesses to examine, while the defendants have no witnesses whatever. Mr. Campbell, counsel for Fournier and Cyr, moved that all witnesses that were to give tes- timony be excluded from the court room except when testify- ing. There were no objections on the part of the state. C. C. Strander of Crookston, who married a daughter of N, O. Dabhl, the aged victim of foul as- sassiaation, and whose wife is a sister of Aagot Dalil, who also perished at the hands of murder- ers, was the first witness exam- ined. Mr. Strander testified as to his place of residence, his rclationship to the Dahl’s ete, and upon being questioned by Mr, Funkley stated that the last time he had scen Aagot Dahl alive was in Crcokston, in the wmiddle of the month of September, 1903; had known Miss Dahl for ten or twelve years previous to that time. She (Miss Dihl) was 23 years old at the time of her dis- anp2arance. Miss Dahl had becn in poor health; was feeble and delicate, weighing only 105 pounds: she was less than me- dium height and of pale complex- ion, Asked a3 to when he had last scen N, O Dabhl alive, counsel for Fournier and Cyr made objection that the case of Aagot Dahl was being taken up at that time and! he did not want the two con- nected at this time. County At- torney Funkley stated he be- lieved that all the testimony would so connect the cases that it would be impossible to separ- ate them, and he should be per- mitted to Hearing. in both at the same time. Objec- tion over-ruled. . Mr. Strander said that he had last scen Mr. Dahlat Crookston, during the month of January, 1904; he had known Mr. Dahl {twelve or thirteen years. Dahl’s physical condition was not good; | he was not strong; was 62 years old at the time; Dahl was five feet ten inches tall and weighed about 155 pounds. both had claims near Quiring. Mr. Dahl had proved up on his iclaim about January, 1908, and also sold the timber on his claim {at that time, receiving about $1,800 therefor. At that time Miss Aagot Dahl was stopping at the home of D.W. Carter, postmaster at Quiring. Mr, Dahl returned to Quiring after a visit of a few days, and Mr. Strander had not seen him alive since that time. Mr. Dahl had about $80 on his person when he left Crookston. Ike Halvorson of Quiring was the next witness. He had known N. O. Dahl and his daughter Aagot ever since they had come to Quiring. Saw Aagot last time alive at home of D. W. Carter, while her father was away at Crookston,during winter 1903 04. The post office was about two and one-half miles from Miss Dabl’s homestead. Lastsaw N, O. Dahl alive in February, 1904, at the home of Mr, Carter, when he had just returned from Crookston. He knew both Dahl and his daughter well. Had vis- ited their homesteads often, Halvorson described the houses on the claims of Dahl and his dsughter, and stited chat they were living together in Miss Aagot’s house during the winter of 1903 04. He described the houses on both claims,and stated that Mr. Dahl’s house was not iused. The last timé he had seen Mr. Dahl alive was in the month ;of february, 1904, when he pur- chased some potatoes from Mr. ‘Dahl ! He visited the two houses of ithe Dahl’s next in April, 1904. i’I‘here had been a blizzard a few {days previous to his visit. It was a heavily-timbered country jaud the snow did not drift much, Halvorson’s wife accompanied him. He visited the house of Miss Dahl and found it closed Iand locked with a padlozk; he found the same condition at the cabin.of Mr. Dahl. They saw no one about, and indications pointed that there had been no one in the houses for some time, There was a blazed trail from father. Halvorson had followed this trail and there were no traces of anyone. He went ano- ther route to Mr. Dahl’s cabin. Found some footprints, the size The Dahls’; Miss Dahl’s house to that of her |- of an ordinary man’s foot, -and along the tracks was impression of something which looked like a woman’s skirt had dragged. The footprints did not go clear to the house, but turned ‘back after going about ten rads. He had brought Dahl’s mail back to Quiring and met Eugene - Cold- well on the way, at the camp. Mr. Dahl had always worn spec- tacles, and never was without t his pipe and cane. At this point the hearing was adjourned until 1:30 p. m, At the afternoon session of the hearing Eugene Caldwell was called, He testified as to hearing shots fired on the night of April 7th, 1904; also as to the last time that he saw the Dahl’s alive, and as to the actions of Paul Fournier, accused of the murders, and what time Fournier came home. Mrs. Caldwell also testified, her testimony corroborating that given by her husband. Dr, Marcum testified as to his } findings as county coroner at the j time the bodies of Mr. Dahl and his daughter were discoyered. H. J. Loud testified as to a pin which had been in his possession, and which is expected to figure quite prominently later in this hearing, C. C. Strander was recalled and testified as to the indentity of the bodies of Dabl and Miss Aagot; as to some of their per- sonal belongings, etc. From present indications the |examination will not terminate until some time tomorrow, and it is impossible to foretell what foundation the state is laying for its case against Fournier and Cyr. Keeping Pace With the Service. Patron (angrily) — Bring me some lunch. Restaurant Waiter—But you've already ordered a breakfast, sir! Pa- tron—Yes, but it was breakfast time then. ‘Tne poms. “There’s a man at the door, pa,” call- ed little Willie from the lower hall, i “who wants to see the boss of the house!” “Tell your mother,” called pa. “Tell the cook,” promptly called his mother.—Philadelphia Press. Not Bird Built. i “There was a strange man here to see you today, papa,” said little Ethel, i Who met her father in the hall as he came home. “Did he have a bill?” § “No, papa. He had just a plain | nose.” As a Starter. Doctor—Madam, your husband must ‘have absolute rest. Madam — Well, doctor, he won’t listen to me— Doe- tor—A very good beginning, madam— ® very good beginning. — Illustrated Bits. He Was the Limit. 4 He—Do you think it would be foolish of me to marry a girl who was my In- ferlor intellectually? She—More than 'foollsh—impossible.—Answers. DI e oty Want of care' does us more harm! i than want of knowledee~Franklin. . Masquerade Ball Friday Night. The seventh annual masquer- ade ball of the Bemidji fire de- partment will be given at the Opera House Friday evening, and the members of the depart- ment are doing all in their power to make the event.the bestin the history of these aunual events. The committee having the ar- rangements in charge have se- cured handsome and valuable prizes, which will be awarded as follows: For the best appearing lady or gent, to the most comical lady and gent and to the best! lady and gent waltzers. Music will be furnished by the Symington orchestra, which as- sures the very best iu that line. Evans Male Quartet Co. Owing to the fact that we had to cancel some engagements on account of heavy snows and de- layed train service, we shall, for convenience, give an up-to-date and highly pleasing popular con- cert at Bemidji opera house, on Saturday, February 2nd, of this week and trusf you will avail yourselves of the opportunity of hearing both Miss Lulu Ripsom, of Minneapolis, and the famous Evans male quartet. Presenta- tions of this high character are not frequent in your city and conscquently you are invited to attend the goodly good. Satur- day Februvary 2nd. Beserve your seats promptly at the City Drug 2 Store. Popular prices. E. M Presentor. Teachers’ Examinations Today. The state teachers’ examina- tions began this forencon at the court house, with Superintend- ent of Schools'W. B, Stewart in charge. There is a enrollment of applicants, f_%&cerfi‘ficates are writing the “exams.” | The following is the program for tomorrow and Sitarday: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, (Sccond Grade Studies.) :00 Enollment. Protessional Test, Spelling. Arithmetic. Geography. Composition and Penmanshin Reading. SATURDAY. (Second Grade S A.M.~8:00 U.S. History. who AV P. M- UARY 2ND, es Continued.) Music, Physiology-Hygicne Civics. Drawing. Returned from “Springs.” W. P. Welch returned yester- day evening from Hot Springs, Ark., where he has been taking baths for a month. When Mr. Welch left Bemidji, December 27th, his eyes were effected with inflammation and he was in poor | physical condition, generally. William is now feeling “tip-top,” as he expresses it, and he is again the genial “Bill” of old. He states that he was with Sheriff Thomas |5 Bailey and son Howard, who | the | {§ are also “Springs.” sojourning at Will Organize Ski Club. Skiing is becoming a popular sport among many of the Scand:. pavian citizens of Bemidji, and there are several of the enthus- | iasts who are experts on the skis. organize a skiing club, with the intention of promoting-the sport. There is a natural course near Diamond point, ard the ski de- | votees are making good use of| the track. Skater Webb in Town, Harry Webb, the Duluth cham- | s | pion skater who will race at the rink tomorrow evening, has ar- |8 rived and will be at the rink to- B night. i Dr. Foster in Charge. Dr. Fuster, the dentist, is now in personal charge -of his Be midji office. 1§ An Experiment, “Where are you going, Michael, so | i | early” - “Apothecary’s; wife got sick last # night.” “Doctor been there yet?” | “No. I found a prescription in the street when I was in town, and I'm | going to have that made up and try it.” | much damage tothe labors of A movement is on foot to | —Fliegende Blatter. TRAPPING UHPROFITABLE; THERE'S TOO MUCH SHOW Pioneer Trapper Says Work of Getting Fur-Bearing Animals Is Strenuous Labor. The great amount of snow that has fallen this winter has nof only been a detriment to the logiers, but has also been of another class of residents in the northern woods—the trappers. A trapper who has lived in the vicinity of Bemidji for the past fiftzen years says of the incon- veniences experienced this winter: “So much snow makes it very bad for the trappers through northern Minnesota. Men en- gaged in this business would not mind i so much if the snow would fall at once, but what they object tois having a fall every day ortwe, burying the traps!| out of sight, and making them worthless until dug out and reset. A few inches of snow over the pan make a trap worth aboul as much as if it were sprung, and in the case ofa deadfall, -or other -contrivance made of sticks and trees, it doesn’t take much snow to put them out of commission. There! been periods this winter now fell practically every nd morning after morn- g the trappers would go the rounds and get almost nothing but work, “Furs command a fair price this year, taken as a whole, and the suct ful trapper stands to make good profits from his sea- son’s work, Mink and martin arein good demand, and there is no trouble in disposing of wea- sel and muskrat pelts, or any kind of furs, in fact.” Resolutions of Respect. The following resolutions were adopted at a regular meeting of Bemidji Lodge, K, of P., held Tuesday evening: Whereas, The great and su- preme ruler of the universe has, in his infinite wisdom, removed from among us Mrs. W. A. Walker, mother of Brother G. A. Walker, chancellor commander of Bemidji Lodge, K. of P., No. 168; and Whereas, The esteem in which we hold Brother Walker for his faithful discharge of the duties incumbent upon him as the com- mander of this lodge, and his true worth as a friend, makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of his great loss and sorrow occasioned by the untimely taking away of his beloved mother; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend our sincere sympathy to Brother G‘I A. Walker in the loss of one who was a kind and indulgent mother, a dutiful wife, acd a trve and sympathizing friend; Resolved, Thatthesudden re- moval of such a life from among our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply real- ized by all the members and friends of this organizition, and will prove a serious loss to the community and the public; Resolved, That with deep sympathy with the bereaved rela- tives of the deceased we express! our hope that even 8o greata loss to them may be overruled for good by Him who ‘“doeth all things well;” Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the! records of this orgauizaiion, a copy printed in the local papers and a copy forwarded to the be- reaved family, —T. C. Builey, —Geo. W. Rhea, —C. E. Albrant, Committee. Mothers’ Meeting Postponed. The *““mothers’ meeting’’ which was to have been held at the schools of the city tomorrow afternoon has been postponed until Friday afternoon of next week, on account of the absence of Prof. Ritchie. It is hoped i the factory, BUSINESS IS VERY GOOD AT THE HANDLE FAGTORY Contract Recently Closed With Duluth Firm to Furnisir Five Hundred Dozen Handles. Business at the Bemidji Handle factory has been very brisk dur- mg the past year, and present - indications are that this condi- tion will continue permanently. For a few days the first of January there was a shortage of timber for use at the factory, but the supply is kept up now, and there is no trouble exper- ienced from this source. Orders for the product of the Bemidji factory are very large and new contracts are being made nearly every day. A.M. Bagley, the active manager of recently returned from Duluth, where he closed a contract for the manufacture of 500 doz:n handles for a well- known wholesale concern in the “Zenith City.” Other similar orders have been booked during the past three months, and the capacity of the plant is taxed to fill the requests for handles, Thomas Shevlin Here. Thomas L. Shevlin of Minne- apolis, son of Thomas H. Shevlin, president of the Crookston Lum- ber company and kindred other concerns, has been in the city for several days, familiarizing him- self with the intricacies of the lumbering business. He accom- panied W. A. Gould, superin- tendent of logging for the Crookston company, to Kelliher last evening and will visit the - |different camps of the company with- Mr. Gould. Shevim is a big, strapping fellow who has an enviable reputation as an athlete, and who is one the best young fellows in the country. Itissaid that Mr, Shevin will be in Be- midji again in a few months and will remain with us all summer, that many of the mothers of the younger scholars will attend the school next Friday afternoon. The C. E. social announced for Saturday evening, Feb. 2, has been postponed until Feb. 8. with warming closet and warming closet CAPITAL UNVERSAL “‘show you” that Perfect in Design We can save you anct Operation at least five dol- EVERY RANGE WARRANTED The Superior, six hole, square, The Hagen, six hole, reservoir The Chief National, six hole, reservoir and warming closet. Save the Extra Ten Per Cent! If you need a stove or range - “BUY IT NOW!” Our inventory time is at hand and as we bought heavily last fall we are able to offer the people of Bemidji a rare chance to save money, We do not mean to say that we are able to sell stoves at cost in the face of a rising market, but we do meanthatwecan Below we give you a list of real bar- gains: $25 $30 $35 The Cascade, The Capital U reservoir and EVERY RANGE WARRANTED Old Stoves taken in exchange at the highest possible price we can allow you for them. ! 316 Minnesota Ave. Fleming Bros. - HARDWARE voir and warming closet roservoir and warming closet, The Modern Peninsular, six hole six hole, reser- niversal, six hole warming closet. - Phone 57 MINNES@TA HISTORICAL SOGIETY.