Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 1, 1907, Page 1

— THE BEMIDJT DAILY PIO VOLUME 4. NUMBER 239 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1, 1907. 4 TEN CENTS PER WEEK FOURNIER IS BOUND OVER Is Held to Await the Action of the Grand Jury, on the Charge of Having Killed Aa got Dahl. Waived Examination on Charge Killing N. 0. Dahl.---George Cyr Is Discharged. At 3 o’clock this afternoon, Justice Skinvik bound Paul Fournier over to await the action of the grand jury, on the charge of having killed Aagot Dahl, near Quiring postoffice, during the month of April, 1904, on the strength of the testimony pre- duced at the hearing just cen- cluded. Fournier waived ex- amination on the charge of kill- ing N. O. Dahl. “Yes; I killed the Dahl's; I| have two killed in these woods, and if these people keep on pest- ering me, I will kill five more.” Testimony given by Mrs. Owen Fournier, as words used by Paul Fournier, in her presence, short- ly after the discovery that Dahl’s were missing. The evidence was corroborated by Mr, Owen Four, nier, brother of the man accused of murder. This afternoon, David Miller, living near Puposky, William Butler, of the town of Durand, and Eagene Coldwell were called. The two former testified asto having seen Fournier when he was on his way to his claim, go- ing through that country, prior to the discovery of the absence of the Dahl’s, Butler having taken Fournier to his claim. Coldwell testified as to the condition of the Dahl houses. The hearing of Paul Fournier and George Cyr, accused of kill- ing N. O. Dahl and his daughter, was resumed this forenoon at 10 o’clock. Several witnesses had been ex- amined up to noon, and it ap-, peared at that time as though County Attorney Funkley was allowine just enough of the evidence which he has in hand to be given as would bind Fournier over to the grand jury. Up to noon there had been nothing pro- duced to show that Cyr had any conrection whatever with the crime, or knew anything about the killing of the Dahl’s. Dr. Marcum, county coroner, was again called and testified as to his acts as coroner at the time the bodies were found; in what manner they were disposed of, ete. C.C. Strander, son-in-law of N. O. Dahl, was placed on the murders, was recalled to the stand. He told as to the finding of the body of N. O. Dahl; how he was with French when the latter’s dog scratched under the roots of an old tree, and how when the spot where the dog was looking was searched, there was found hair, pieces of skull and some remnants of clothing. He stated that he had had some trouble with Paul Fournier at times before and after the Dahl’s had disappeared; that he had a row with Paul a few weeks ago, and explained what led up to the trouble as being a disagree- ment over parts of some sleighs. Coldwell claimed that he and Fournier had words and that Fournier called him many vile names; that they met subse- quently, had some more words, and that Fournier took a canthook and he (Coldwell) possessed hirm- self of an ax_to add force to the argument. Nothing violent was done at that time, however. Coldwell had testified before the grand jury at the former trial of Fournier; yes, he had told every- thing he knew; that is he knew nothing direct; knew same things then as now. On examination Coldwell stated that there were large hard-shelled bugs in the hole where the skull and other fragments were found. He stated that the tree under which the remains of Dahl were found was a stump which had been sawed from a tree that was lying on the ground and that he believed that after the stump had been sawed off it had fallen into its original position, covering any- thing that had been placed in the hole where the roots originally laid. The pieces of skull had not been more than three inches from jthe top of the ground. Cyrus Fournier, a brother of Paul Fournier, testified that he had a conversation with his brother Paul, concerning up- rooted trees in the town of Quir- ing, three years ago, before the discovery of the murder of the Dahls. Had been with Paul when the latier was looking up the lines on his claims. The wind had been blowing very strongly; many trees had been uprooted, and he told Paul he was afraid, for if the roots of one of the trees should fall back into its original position, it would kill him. Paul said in reply that under the roots of one of the uprooted trees stand. He testified as to the identification of the bodies of the Dahl’s at the time they were found, identification being made by marks and personal belong- ings of the Dahl’s with which he was familiar, Thomas Doer, a homesteader living near Quiring, was also ex amined. He testified as to find. ing the body of Miss Aagot Dahl, while he was. mowing hay on a meadow; how he ran the mower over the spot where the body was lying before he dis- covered what it was, and his sub- sequent acts. Eugene Coldwell, who has played a prominent part in all the past investigations into the would be a nice place in which to put the body. of a man who had been killed. Eric Johnson, a homesteader living near Quiring postoffice, testified to having visited the place where the body of Aagot Dahl was found. He was accom- panied by a detective. He found a pants button, marked ‘Hobson & Son.” Johnson was shown a button and said that it was ex- actly like the button he had found.” Johnson described the vicinity where the body of Miss Dahl had been discovered. Johnson claimed there was a tamarack tree that had been blown down, near where the body of Miss Dahl had been dis- mystery surrounding the Dahlfcovered, and that he had found| the pants button inside two rods|met Mr. and Mrs, Coldwell, and of the roots of this tree. Deputy Sheriff John Bailey was called and swore that a . pair of pants which were shown him were found in Paul Fournier’s shack, on Fournier’s claim, near Quiring, in the latter part of August, 1904, he and William Bellfoy, marshal of Blackduck, finding the garments. At this time, County Attorney Funkley asked that all the ex- hibits presented be made ‘L,” inclusive. This was objected to, as incompetent and immaterial, objection being made to the ac- cepting of the button found by Johnson, Mr, Funkley stated to the court that he would show the connection of the button with the trousers found in Fournier’s cabin; objection overruled, John Gilstad, living four miles southeast of Blackduck, was called. He had been deputy sheriff in the summer of 1904. Had visited the vicinity of the Dahl’'s claim after their dis- appearance, in June, 1904. .He saw Paul Fournier for the first time at Coldwell’s. Put in a week with Caldwell, looking for the bodies of Dahl and his daughter. Coldwell stated one day that Paul had come back from his trip. Saw tracks of man and horse. Saw Fournier next day; Fournier talked some; asked if Dahl’s had been found. Coldwell said to Fournier: ‘No; it’s -up to you, ‘Shorty’ Wesley and me; we are liable to arrest at any minute; I am innocent.” Fournier had colored terribly at Coldwell’s assertion; turned purple, said nothing, and sat and studied for several moments, and then left. Adjournment until noon. SKATING RAGE TONIGHT. Don't forget the mile race at the rink tonight. Webb, the Duluth champion, vs. Bert Carver of Bemidji. Local News on last page. MRS. W. A. FERRIS DIED AT MALTBY LAST NIGHT Had Been an Invalid for Three Years, and Death Was Not I Unexpected. Mrs. Claudia Ferris, wife of W. A. Ferris of this city, died at 10:30 o’clock last night, at the home of Mr. Ferris’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. 8. Ferris, who live at Maltby, ten miles south of Be- midji, Mrs. Ferris, who had been an invalid during the past three years, has failed very perceptibly of late, and her demise was not unexpected, although the an- novncement of her death was a shock to her friends. Mrs. Ferris, whose maiden name was McCormick, was born at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, thirty-six years ago. seven years ago, when she moved to St. Paul, and a few months later came to Walker, On Jan- vary 10, 1901, she was married, at Walker, to W. A, Ferris, and moved to Bemidji to make her home in March of that year. Mrs. Ferris was taken ill about three years ago, and has never enjoyed good - health since that time. She has had the best of medical treatment, but her ail- ment was beyond human skill to cure. Mrs.. Ferris’ condition became alarming yesterday °afterncon and a team was sent to Bemdji for Mr, Ferris. He arrivéd at the bedside shortly before Mrs, Ferris’ demise. The funeral of Mrs. Ferris will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the Presbyterian church, Dr. Foster in Charge. Dr, Foster, the dentist, is now She lived at that|in personal charge of his Be place with her parents until|midji office. Money immediate clearance, . coats and coats, Bloomer Pant for quick action. Cheerfully Refunded Pure Worfted Overcoats, Silk Mixed Worsted Suits, Gray, Blue and Black Semi-Dress Suits, Scotch Fancy Novel- ty Suits, Absolutely Correct. Cut from $12, $15 and $18 for Boys Sutts, Over- Now $2.65 School Overcoats, Extra Length Reef-' ers, Single and Double Breasted Over- Breasted Suits, Plain Pant Slllt“ or Suits, Russian Suits, “Gmgery” fashionably modeled garments. Sizes 3to16. Worth $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00, cut to $2.00 and $1.50 Caps for $1.00 All surplus cap stocks brought forward Materials of richest fancy weaves in most favored fashions. | All have select fur in bands. You should see this wonderful offer of $1.50 and $2.00 grades now . CLOTHING HOUSE B. Kuppenheimer's Overcoats, Venitian $25, now offered for of Subdued Patterns. strongest values at Copyright 1906, by The | —T1OW for matchless clearance, cut Bl House of Kuppenhelmer t0 ' $9.75 Reefers Double Sail- Suits, $2.65 . SL0D Ryton Overcoats, Great Coats, Ulsters and Dress Serge Lined. Overcoats that were your preferred garments while $20, $22, $24 and Masterful Clearance of B. Kuppen- heimer’s Suits- Fancy Weave Suits, Black and Blue Suits, Ameri- can and Foreign Weaves, § Gray Shades, a’ scere young men. Pre-eminently highest .grades and Most Aggressive Clearance Sale of B. Kuppenheimer “Quality” Clothes And we are not even considering cost in our desire to clear our wardrobes, racks and shelves of every vestige of winter stocks. The Values Are Unquestionably the Strongest Offered a Bemidji Public in Many Seasons! Hand Tailored Overcoats, Lined, Mohair Lined and $14.75 Every Size for men. and $20, $22, $24 and $25, $14 75 1 values. 'l Big Savings on Fur Lined Overcoats $:5 Muskrat Lined, Otter Collar Overcoats 849.50 870 Muskrat Lined, Per- sian Lamb Collar Over- Those who have attend ed our clean up sales know what to expect of us—those who have not ought not to let the opportunity slip by. $3 85 T W Dlsposmg of every odd pair in surplus stock. Short lots, but they cover any and all sizes ,and styles. Wonderful coats, $49,560. Choice of every leather. _Guaranteed grades. object. Right in the height of season when good | winter underwear is'most needed. | Ordersare to “cut loose” all surplus stock, all odds and ends, all short lots must go. Former prices and.cost no 75c Underwear Cut to 39c. Select now; from best qualities - underwear that sold for 75¢ for390 THINKS BEMIDJI IS A WELL-GOVERNED GITY Dick Hawks, the Veteran Employment Agent, Believes in ‘“‘Lefting Well Enough Alone.” Bemidji, Minn , Feb. 1, 1907. To Editor of Pioneer: Born in the lumbering regions of New Brunswick, my parents removed from that locafity to Neilsville, Wis., when I attained the age of fourteen years. My career as a. lumberjack started at that age, and has covered a period of forty years. During that time I have worked in and around all of the prominent lam- ber centers of Northern Wiscon- sin, namely Phillips, Fifield, Ash- land, Washburn, Iron River and Superior. Thelumbering indus- try was the life of all of the places mentioned in those days and the lumberjack was the med- ium whereby it was possible for business institutions to flourish, The lumberjack is a peculiar con- struction of humanity, caused by the environments surrouand. ing his work in the woods. Let go in the spring after being deprived ' of the many pleasures of iife, he is like unto a bird released from a cage. His first thought is to strike for a town that will give him the greatest variety of pleasure for his money, and -at the same time be lenient with him, as far as his conduct is concerned while in the community. The result will be that in the future he will make that place his headquart- ers, as long as there is a chance for him toearn a dollar in the vicinity. Many of our lumber princes of today experienced all of the privations of the lumberjack. - T have had the pleasure, at the Twelve Mile house, on the south fork of the Flambeau river, in Price county, Wisconsin, of pro- viding shelter for Mr. Rutledge and Mr. Wayerhouser when they were on the river handling a pike pole and peavy as erdinary river drivers, put there by Supt. Henry until he could get men from Eau Claire. They slept on the floor for five nights, and had no kick coming, Often fatal mistakes are made by towns in the lumbering regions in being too strict in enforcing laws and ordinances. By doing so, it may purify the morals of a community for a short time—to the great detri- ment of the commercial interests, thereby injuring the future pres- perity of the town. The. prosperity ofa city de- pends on'the class of citizens it has in its midst. One thing that Bemidji is blessed with, is the fact that her citizens and busi- ness men have no peers in North- ern Minnesota for energy, push and activity. Most of them came here when the place Was in its infancy, and to the efforts of these men is due the credit for the prosperous condition of the city today. We are commencing, of late, to hear comments and threats from a certain element wauting a stricter enforcement of the ‘(laws, which would no doubt mean rum to the business inter- ests of the city. The people of Bemidji, I ven- ture to say, will make no mis- take if they re-elect the present . They are all men * , | who have the welfare and future prosperity of the city at heart city council. and surely deserve another term. We no doubt have in our midst, ‘|among the younger generation— which I meet on the street every - day—material to govern a great - city, and I do not think that the - conditions from a moral stand- poins are bad enough in the com- munity tocontaminate the youth- ful minds, as yet, as some are ‘wont to suggest. There are plenty of oppor- tunities left yet for our youths to imitate the examples of a Wayerhouser, a Shevlin, or a- ’ Rufledge. —Dick Hgv_vl'xs., Ak