Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 11, 1907, Page 1

i —_— .. cause of the change. VOLUME 4. NUMBER 247 MINNESOTA BENELDJ] MINNESOTA MONDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 11, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEk C. F. SCHROEDER BUILDING IS DESTROYED BY FIRE Contents of Building Burned, and Only Presence of Mind of Miss Carrie Miller Saves Occupants, Who Escape in Scanty Attire. Fire, at 4 o’clock this morning, burned the building on Third street between the First National block acd the Berman Emporium " and destroyed nearly everything that was in the building, which was the property of C. F. Schroeder. The first floor of the building was occupied by A. E. Winter, with a large stock of jewelry, and C. D. Whittle, who had a stock of cigars, tobaccos, confectionery, etc., while the second floor was devoted to living rooms, and was occupied by Mr. Whittle and his wife, who had the front five rooms; H. B. Pebley and wife, who were living 1n two of the rooms; Miss Carrie Miller, who lodged in one room, and Ernesc Kohmer, who also roomed there. Miss Miller was the first to discover the fire. She has been on the sick list, and has not rested well nights. She noticed the smoke that was gradually filling her room and at once started giving a general alarm. She was very hoarse from her illness and could not call loudly, but kicked at the doors of the various occupants of the rooms, leaving her own belongings until she had awakened all on the floor. The occupants of the second story had barely time to escape from the building, clothed in whatever they could lay hands on the quickest. Miss Miller’s prompt action and presence of mind undoubtedly saved those living upstairs from being burned in the fire. She deserves great credit for her brave acts. The firemen responded promptly after the alarm had been sounded, and Chief Geil reports thav it was discovered that the fire originated between the partition, in the rear of the jewelry store on the first floor, near the north wall, and across the room from where the stove stands. The fire got much head way, but the firemen did excel- lent work and confined the flames to the Schroeder block, a brick wall on either side assisting very materially. The building was completely gutted, and while the side walls and some of the roof is still standing, what is left of the structure is practically worth- less. C. ¥. Schroeder, who owns the building, places his loss at $2,000, with $1,200 insurance. A. E. Winter lost much of his jewelry stock, a portion being stored in a large safe; Bot known at this time at what sum he places his loss and insurance, C. D. Whittle lost his entire stock, which he valued at about $1,200; his household effects, clothing, etc., which he had in the rooms on the second floor were valued at about $1,000; in- surance on both stock and house- hold goods, $500. The other occupants of. the building lost everything they; had, with no insurance whatever. FIRST ROUND IN THE | KOOGHIGHING GONTEST|¢ Order to Show Cause Argued Before Judge McClenahan at Brainerd. A very important case was argued before Judge McClena- han Thursday, says the Brainerd Digpateh. It involved the ex- ist:uce of the new county of Koochiching and was brought by citizens of the county of Itasca desirous of preventing dwision of the couaty. Attor- neys Geo. H. Speer, of Grand Rapids, and Aad A. Tone, of Northoms, appeared for the re | lators and Astrrneys C. C. M Carthy, of Grand Rapids, and C. | W. Stanton, of International Falls, appeared for ‘the respon- dents. Th» action was an appli- cation for leave to file a petition in quo county to show cause why the organization of the county should not be declared illegal. This action was brought in the dis- trict court after the refusal of the attorney general to bring' action in thejcase. It is the con- tention of the relators that the acts of Governor Johnson in sub- mitting the question of -division: to the voters at the recent elec- tion was illegal in that there were three petitions submitted, | one before March I, 1906, and two after that date. Only the one petition filed first was sub- mitted, the new code,” which went into effect that day, pro- viding that only one proposition can be submitted at the same time. It is the contention of the _relators that Governor Johnson should have submitted the three propositions, according to the old code, or should have declared all proceedings invalidated be- There will be further briefs filed “sdd “the(R the | warranto proceeding | citing the officers of the new| decision rendered later. The question of the right of an in- dividual to bring action attack- ing the validity of a municipal corporation when the attorney general has refused to do so is also involved. ““We Are King” Coming. George E. Bronsdon, advance representative for Mr, Lawrence {Evart, the talented romantic actor, is in the city, making ar- rangemerts for the appearance of Mr, Evart at the local opera { house next Friday evening, when “We Are King,”” a romantic com- edy that has created much fa- United States, will be presented i for the first time in this city. man for Mr. for many seasons and is regarded jas avery strong actor, second only to Mr. Whiteside himself, The people of Bemidji are fortunate in securing this at traction, which will come direct from the Lyceum theater at i Duluth. | Card ot Thanks. We take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during ; the last sickness and death ot our brother, Fred Collard. | —A. L. Collard. —John Collard. —Sam Collard. Registration Board Meets Tomorrow. The members of the board of registration fur thevarious wards meet tomorrow, from9a m. to 9 p. m., for the purpose of regis- 'tering all qualified voters for the coming city election. First Ward—McCuaig’s barn; Second, city hall; Third, black- smith shop, in rear Pogue’s barp; Fourth, in Ross building, south Pioneer office. For good dairy butter call up 'Roe & Markusen, phone 207.’ vorable comment all over the Mr. Evart has been leading Walker Whiteside An Announcement to the Voters of the Second Ward. Bemidji, Feb. 11, '07 I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election as alder- man of the Second ward, at the election to ba held at the City Hall or Tuesday, February 19. Having been on the board one term; and a member of the finance committee during the term, I would be pleased to have every voter in the ward step into my office, where I have a copy “of the financial standing of the city. I will be glad to explain to all the amount of work attending the formation of a city from a village, especially the committee work. I believe the entire council have done their atmost during the past year for the building up of our city, and I think that in com- moi courtesy those that Lave borne the burden should be in- titled to one re-election; and I ask the support of the voters, thinking that at least some of the work already begun can be pushed to a successful issue bet- ter by those having the work in charge than can cew men at this time. Our sewer system is well under way at the present time. The extension of our water mains is well begun. In the establish: ment of a sinking fund we now have in round figures $7,000 for the purpose of meeting bonds when they begin to mature, and the fund is still growing. All other branches of the city’s work are in as good condition as those above enumerated. There has been honest, hard work done by those having it in charge and I would like to see the entire board of aldermen returned for an- other year. Very respectfully yours, —T. J. Miller, Alderman Second ward. For good dairy butter call up Roe & Markusen, phone 207. INDIAN PAYMENT IS TO BE_MADE AT RED LAKE Eight Hundred Adult Reds Will Re- ceive $26.50 Each.—Payment Begins Tomorrow. A payment due the Indians on the diminished Red Lake reser- vation will be made tomorrow, when the adults of ‘the Red Lake band will receive money that will be very acceptable to them. The money whmb is available for this payment: amounts to some §35,000, but the actual sum that will be paid is $21,240. There are 800 adult Indxs.\ps, members of the Red Lake bénd, who are entitled to a share of the money due, All of theseiwill receive $26.50 each. Every minor Indian under the age of 18 years who is a member of the Red Lake band is also entitled to a like sum, but the money is held in trust by thel government for these minors un- til they come of age. This payment will be made under the supervision of Earl W. Allen, the new agent at Red Lake, who recently assumed charge of the affairs of the Red Lakers. The paymentsarealways made by check, and enterprising agents of banks in Bemidji, Bag- ley and elsewhere get good re- turns in baving the “ready coin” on the ground to cash these checks, less the usual discount. Many merchants from sur- rounding towns, as well as those having stores at Red Lake, are prepared for a run-of business for-several days aferstke pay- ment, is made.. Or late years, the Indlans are cutting loose from their habit of spending their payment money for liquor and gambling, and are beginning to accustom them- “One Good Term Deserves Another” MAYOR A. - A. CARTER Candidate for Re-election. Candidate for Alderman, Second Ward. I hereby announce myself a candidate for election to the office of alderman from the Sec- ond ward. I solicit the support of the voters of my ward at the polls! on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and if elected will serve the best inter- ests of the city to best of my ability. —J. Bisiar. Business Good at Box Factory. R. H. Dickinson of Buena Vista was in the city this morning, :ha.ing returned last night from a business trip to Crookston and jother points in the Red River i Valley. | Mr. Dickinson is manager for the Buena Vista Box Factory, {and he states that business has been good at the factory during the past year. A large number of orders were filled; in fact, the capacity of the factory was taxed to supply the demand of the re- tail trade. He states that he is jpurchasing a large amount of logs and lumber for use in the factory during the coming sum- mer and that prospects for 1907 are better than ever. selves .to the buying of clothing and provisions. - At a payment made a few months ago, the Indians purchased thousands of dollars worth ‘of provisions for the present winter and have tided over the severe weather in good shape. The present pay- ment, at this time, is a very satis- factory one to the reds. Commends Mayor and Police. T. J. Britt, special agent for the Great Northern Railway company, has made the following statement to the Pioneer relative to the mayor and the police force of this eity: “I wish to heartily commend the mayorof your city and the members of the Bemidji police force, Mr. Carter has always shown me the utmost courtesy, given me much assistance in my official work, and in every way acted the part of an| executive city official that deserved much praise. ““The chief of your police force, Sherman Bailey, I consider one of the very best peace officers I have ever met in my extensive experience. He is shrewd, uses good judgment, and I know of my own knowledge that he has kept the cracksmen and other really bad men on the move from your city to other fields. His vigilance and trustworthiness should entitle him to the thanks of every resident of Bemidji.” Fine Minstrel Show. In taking an inventory of the attractions booked for the opera house, the management takes pride in announcing the appear- ance of Beach & Bowers’ Famous All White Minstrels. This is one of the oldest companies on the road. The success of this attrac- tion is attributed to tip-top en- tertainers. This company will appear- at the opera house-on next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Danaher Surprised. Mrs, A. Danaher was greatly surprised at her home Saturday evening by.a number of her friends. Cards were played, to pass the evening, after which an oyster supper was served. All reported having speunt a very pleasant evening. Eastern-Star Meeting. The Eastarn Star Thimble bee will ‘meet at the home of Mrs. G. E. Crocker,703 Beltrami Ave., tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. All members cf the order are cordially invited to attend. A Trick of Actors. Most people know that the memory may be easily confused by learning a passage in two or three different ways or by having once heard an incorrect form of giving it. Working on this principle, actors are fond of putting stumbling blocks in one another’s way. A ‘stock joke dear to the hearts of all players is the regular thing to be in- flicted upon a beginner in the first act of “Richard IIL” - It is in the scene where the coffin of Henry VI. !s'borne across the stage. One of the men whe carry it has been raised from the posi- tion of supcrnumerary to his first speaking part, which consists of a sin- gle line. Before the performarnce it ig usual for some older actor to take him aside and impress him with the e or mous difficulties of delivering that sen- | tence correctly. nervously. “Now, most actors,” says 'his tor: | mentor gravely, “make this rmistake the first time they play the part: In- stead of saying, as it lIs,” ‘My lerd, stand back and let the coffin pass,’ they glve it this way, ‘My lord, stand bnc]r and let the parson cough’” And after he has heard the latter vm slon, absurd though it is, the chnhces are that the poor supernumerary will give that to the audience on | the first night. ‘Many a Slip For the Farmer. “Raising wheat is no easy task\” re- marked a farmer. “One year I had 500 acres of as beautiful wheat as ever lay out of doors. It stood breast high, and it seemed good for forty bushels to the acre. That meant to me a profit of $7,000. I had the teams and harvest hands engaged and iexpected to begin cutting on Monday. ' On Fri- day afternoon there came out of tte northwest a greenish gray cloud. Fol- lowing a heavy raln, the hail*fell, In ten minutes the wheat Was flattened to six Inches from the ground. Wecuta 1ittle of it for hay. 'The remainder rot- ted on the ground. The mortgage on the farm was foreclosed, and I hired out by the day to _support my family, Do you wonder that the wheat farmer 1s not bodstful of his crop until he bas itin tho mnnry?"—o::fluk. b i — Professor W. B. Stewart, county superintendent of schools of Beltram county, has returned with the ‘members of the legis- to the' proposed sixth 'normai school. Professor Stewart says of the situation: “Realizing that the state’s in- terests in Northern Minnesota are far more important than any | local interests, and believing that in promoting the state’s interests the local interests will be best provided for, it was thought best to unite the efforts in secur- ing a State Normal school by offering in the state legislature a general bill asking that a nor- mal school be located in Northern Minnesota, the place and name to be designated by the State Normal board. With the excep tion of Cass Lake, the various towns were a unitin favor of such a measure as the best solution of the situation, These places all from St. Paul, where he mingled | lature quite freely and sounded; many of the law-makers relamive,ern et b i y upon CASS LAKERS SPURNED A FAIR PROPOSITION Proposal Made to Delagation from Cass Lake to Leave Location of Proposed Sixth Normal School to the Normal Board---Thief River Falls Willicg. Ifelt they - could rely upon the wisdom and good judgment of i the State Normal Board to locate the school. They were willing to lay aside local aspirations apd take up the general proposition: A State Normal school for north- the merits of the location. “Bemidji and Thief River Falls recalled tkeir individual bills, to assure their good faith and hearty support ofsuch a measure, and in their stead a general bill was introduced in both Senate and House Saturday morning.”’ The Pioneer is of the opinion that the action taken by Thief River Falls and Bemidji was the course to pursue and thatis a slip toward securing the school. Bemidji is willing to submit her claims for the location to the fair and impartial judgment of men. We ought to use our ener- gies to further this bill, because such a nieasure cannot fail to commend itself to the public and win popular approval. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— A Large Attendance. | The congregation at the M« tho- dist church yesterday taxed the capacity of the church, chairs having to be used in'the evening. The ‘pastor preached . in the morning on ‘‘The only monumenty to-our Loxd,”” and fivo: parsans united with the church, they being, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, Mr., and Mrs. Heslock Horton. In the evening he de- livered his second :sermon on marriage, the subject being “What kind of a man should I wed?” .. Next Sunday evening the subject will be ¢‘‘Bachelor Girls.” Committed to Jail. Deputy Sheriff John Briley on Saturday’ brought Charles Fen- nick down from Blackduck, for continement in the county jail. with a knife on the person of an- other man at Blackduck. He was arrested and brought before Justice Oberg, when the case was continued uutil Wednesday of next week, when it will be tricd before Justice Skinvik in this city. A Baring Bishop. A story of the great Bishop Selwys of New Zealand is told by Commander Gambler of the British navy in hiy book. The bishop’s missionary yacht, the Southern Cross, touched a coral reef when entering the harbor Port of France, New Caledonia. It became necessary to examine her bottom, but the ‘sharks were so numerous and so daring that nobody would venture into the water. “So the bishop, who held that if a man showed a bold front to a shark he suld sheer off, went over- The vietim listens’| poorg bimse, board himself with a long, sharp knife in his mouta for defense, and, diving under his vessel, ascertained the dam- and we arranged to careen the yacht sufficlently to ‘enable him to nail nni some copper sheets, .which he did him- self, again spending a long time in the water. For some curious reason not a | single shark hove in sight all the time.” | The Story of a Charm. A titled English lady has a story of *|a woman who had a little Japanese charm given her. Every time she wore it some mischance happened, and she generally fell ill. Her son at-last-took | the jewel to the keeper of the Japa- | nese curios in the Paris museum and requested to be informed what the charm represented. ‘“This,” said the expert at once, “Is the emblem of sick- ness.” The woman never wore it again, § Translation Called For. Downright Woman—Where did you come from? Classic Tramp—Madam, I castigated my itinerary from the class- jc-Athens of America. D. W.—I asked ye where did you come from? OC.T.— 1 beat my way from Boston.—Balth -more American, The song that we hear with our ears Is only.the song that is sung In _our lpm-om-. o and Miss{. Fennick is accused of assault! age. He then came on board our ship, | PETER LARKINS NEARLY BURNED AT KELLIHER Only Quick Action Saved-Him From . Perishing in-Scott Hotel-Fire- - - Gatwrdays Word comes from Kelliher that Peter Larkins, who wa: quite seriously hurt at the fire i Kelliher early Saturday m.orn- ing, bad a very narrow escape from being burned to death in .the fire' which destroyed the { Scott hotel. Mr. Larkins. was sleeping in his room when the fire was dis- covered, and when he attempted | to make his way from his apart- ments, the smoke was so "dense ithat he was almost suffocated. He was unsuccessful in breaking the window, but a party from the ground outside hurled a stick through the pane, making an | opening 8o that Larkins wasable to leap through to the sidewalk below. While he was in the way, catching his foot, which he got l.ose only with considerable difficulty. When he leaped from the window, Mr. Larkins struck on his head and shoulders and was severely shaken up.. He was taken to a room and has been in bed since, but will un- doubtedly Le about agam in a few days. For good dairy ‘butter call up Roe & Markusen, phone 207. History on a Watch Face. Almost the last work of the Belgian astronomer Houzeau was an article in { which, while arguing in favor of a dec- imal division of time, he pointed out the origin of the double set of twelve I hours represented on.cour watch and clock faces. The ancient:inhabitants of Mesopotamia chose the number 12 as an arithnietical base because it has four divisors—viz, 2, 3, 4 and 6, while 10 has only two divisors—viz, 2 and 5. They counted twelve hours in ‘the day | and twelve in the night, measuring the day by.the progress of the sun and the across the sky. when the sun served for half, . A Safe Perchi At the crowded downtowh corner un frightened pedestrians wew scurrying: out of the way of street cars, automo- biles, delivery wagons policemen on horseback. “Gosh,” exclaimed the Wlndnw wash- er, looking down'.on: themn from his perch on.the narrow ledgeiof a fifteen Tm glnd l’hm'tm thll mwdl"—cmmo room, a portion of the floor gave night by the .progress of the stars ., “his system, prevail- Ing over all others, has come dowp to-- us, and so our watches bear on their 1 faces a souvenir of those #inclent days" a clock hand half of the time and the iflrs the other’