Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 18, 1907, Page 1

\ THE BEMIDJT DAILY VOLUME 4. NUMBER 253 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, MONDAY E‘VENING, FEBRUARY 18, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEK M. & 1. OFFICIALS IN THEZGITY TODAY. General Manager Gemmell and Super- intendent Strachan on Spring Inspection Trip Over Line. WORK_ON NORTHERN EXTENSION PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY. Mr. Gemmell Ridicules Rumor of Ab- sorbing Red Lake Road—Will Improve Local Property. W. H. Gemmell of St. Paul, general manager of the M. & I,‘ Ry., and W. H. Strachan, super-)| intendent, were in the city this morning, on their return from Big Falls, bhaving gone from Brainerd north yesterday, aboard a special train. The two railroad officials were on their spring inspzction trip over the road, and stated that everything was moving along most satisfactorily. According to the offizials the contractors have started work on the north side of the Little Fork river, on the Big Falls Interna tional Falls extension of the M. & L., and are filling the camps with men. The progress made so far has been rapid, and it looks as 1f the contractors would make good their promise of building the road to International Falls by July 4 The road will cross the river at the town of Littlefork. It will cross at Ken- dall’s place, but the depot will be located just opposite the town and within half a mile of the busi- ness center. The company, as a result of a conference with the proprietors of the Littlefork townsite, have agreed not to piat any of the land near the station. In consideration for this conces- sion, the Littlefork people have agreed to construct a wagon and foot bridge across the river so as to have easy access to the station. The parent company is already in charge of the work up north. The significance of the deal is variously viewed, but it will almost certainly mean through trains from the twin cities to the north boundary. There has been a rumor to the effect that the M. & I. would take over the new Minneapolis, Red Lake & Manitoba railway, which owns a line from Bemidji to Redby. Asked as o this, Mr. Gemmell ridiculed the idea and declared a canard in every parti- cular, When asked as to whether the M. & I intended to erect anew depot near the site of the pres- ent one, Mr. Gemmell stated that ,while the company would un- doubtedly make some improve- ments toits property here, there was no foundation for the state- ment that a new depot would be erected, or that the M. & I. would combine with the G. N. in the erection’of a union depot in this city. Song Service at Presbyterian Church. Long before the time for the song service to begin at the Presbyterian church last even- ing the house was crowded to its full capacicy. The people came in large numbers, and although 100 of the firemen’s chairs were used, a large number were turned away. The program was fine, and showed much work and skill, The soloists acquitted themselves in a very commendable way. Three small girls, trained by Mrs. Pryor, sang a trio that was greatly appreciated. Dorothy Torrance spoke the recitation, with music, in her usual pleasing manner. Great credit is due Prof. Turner for his work in training and to Mrs. A. A. Warfield for her tireless energy in practicing with soloists and choruses. Prof. Turner by request sang ‘‘The Holy City” during the offertory. POGUE'S NEGLECT CAUSED CITY SUIT FOR DAMAGES; VERDICT AGAINST CITY Left a Post Standing In the Street,---Wade Wel- ker Broke His Leg on the Post and Sued the City.--Pogue Was Busy With a. Con- tract in Nymore, Although Drawing Salary from Many of tha citizans of Be- midji, including Mur. Pogue, feel that if Pogue is elected, his ser- vices will be of such a cheap character that they will be of no value to tke city, and Pogue says be won’t ask anything for such services, and we think that he is right. At the time of the fire 1n the Swedback Dblock, Mr. Pogue caused to be set up, almost in the widdie of the street, in front of the Pioneer office, alarge post about four feet in height; and after there wasno peed of its this City. being there (as testified in court by oneof Pogue’s strong sup- porters) Mr. Pogue, as street commissioner, allowed it to re- main there, although, as this sup- porter of Mr. Pogue testified, it was daily endaneering the lives of a hundred persons driving past there. would be of no value. In this connection, let us re- miand the voters of a fact, which thoy very well knew at this time that while Pogue was sireet commissioner drawing salary as such, he engaged in sinkinga well for the village of Nymore, and if, when he'is elected mwayor Mr. Welker was the unfortun- {hegives up his time to other ate victim of Mr. Pogue’s neg- ligence, and secured a verdict against the city for $1000. In addition to this, it cost the city about $300 to try the case. Surely his service to the city matters, that should be given to advancing the city’s best inter- es ts, as he did as street commis- sioner, surely then his services will be of no value to the city. During the two years and eight months that H. W. Bailey served as village recorder of Bemidji, he was never required to furnish a bond, so certain were his associates on the council of Jno. Pogue The Sole Accuser. his honesty and integrity. During that time, Mr. Bailey handled and paid out some $55,000 of the village funds. Messrs. John Graham and W. N. Bowser (avowed politi- cal enemies of Mr. Bailey) were members of the council and also of the finance and auditing committees. (which are a matter of record) declared the official acts of Mr. Bailey to have been absolutely correct, certainly a strong en- dorsement of Mr. Bailey’s “square” dealings. And this honored gentleman is the man whom Jno. Pogue, candidate for mayor, would. brand as a thief, charging him (Mr. Bailey) with having stooped so low as to have stolen $20 from Mr. Pogue. Their reports Mr. Pogue and the Poll Tax. Strenuous Collecting Stunt of Would-be Mayor. Jno. Pogue, candidate for mayor in opposition to A. A. Carter, was street commissioner during the year 1904. He was requested to collect poll taxes from those citizeus of Be- midji who were liable for the same. The records show that he collected as follows: A total of $4.50 All of which was turned into the village treasury. At that time Bemidji had a population of about 3,800, of which number about 600 were legal voters. Again, did Mr. Pogue exercise due diligence in the perfor- mance of his public duty? We predict that some one of the numerous editors of the Sentinel, (sectarian and other- wise) may this evening come out with a statement to the effect that even if Mr, Pogue did col- lect $4.50 poll tax for the year 1904 it was more than was col- lected during the time since the organization of the muricipality into a city. Should this statement be made, we ask the voters indulgence to take into consideration the fact there was no poll tax levy in the city for the year 1906. Also Mr. Voter, even were there a poll tax levy for the year 1906, would that, in your judg- wment, excuse Mr. Pogue in any manner for the neglect of his duty as street commissioner for the year 1904? Do you know, Mr. Voter, that had the poll tax levy of 1904 been collected the city -would have had at least $500 additional street work, or been saved that amount of money from being paid out of | the city treasury. ¥ If Mr. Pogue collected more] than $4.50. where is it? ; ANTON R. ERICKSON. Candidafe for Alderman, from Second Ward, City Elgctiun, Feb. 19. Anton R. Erickson has an- nouneed his candidacy for alder- man from the Second ward, at the city election tobeheld next Tuesday. Mr. Erickson has had much experience asa public . official. He lived in the city of Crookston for several years; was a member of the board of directors of the Crookston Commercial union, and was for several terms dep- uty county auditor of Polk county. Mr. Erickson has been closely identified with municipal matters in several places where he has resided, and is in a posi- tion te give good service to the city. " Call at the Pioneer when you ‘are in need of office supplies. GASE AGAINST “‘SHORTY” WESLEY IS GONTINUED The County Attorney Requests That the Case Be Continued to February 28. James (Shorty) Wesley, who was arrested by Deputy Sher:ff Arne Solberg, rorth of Deer River, on the 9 h of February, on the charge of killing N. O Dahl, was arraigued in justice court, this morning, before O M. Skin vik, justice of the peace, and &t the request of the county at- torney, his case was continucd until the 28th inst The charge on which Wesley was arrested will necessitate his being tried on murder in the first degree, and will require some very strong evidence to se cure a conviction. As has before neen stated, Wesley was once before arrested on the charge of complicity in the murder of N O Dahl and his daughter Aagotand was brought to Bemidji and indicted, but was subseauently released for lack of evidence. The present county attorney seems to believe he has evidence that will convict Wesley of the crime of killing N. O, Dahl, and will prosecute along that line. When the case was arraigned this morning, Wesley had no at-|, torney, but will probably secure one. The Polls Will Open| Tomorrow at'7 a.m. and Close 6 p. m. Moved To Cass Lake. ' F. C.McCumber and wife left yesterday noon for Cass Lake, where they will hereafter make | their home. Mr. McCumber, who is a barber by trade, has leased the shop belonging to Sam Hatfield at Cass Lake. and will conduct the same, beginning to- day. The business at the Hat- field shaving parlors has always been good, the owner having made considerable money during his residence at the “Lake.” Mr. McCumber is a splendid barber, and withal a good fellow, and he will undoubtedly do well among the Cass Lake people. " T. ). MILLER ‘Makes 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 b2 held at the City Hall on 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 he 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 - utmost during the past year for the building up of our city, and I think that in com- mon courtesy those that hLave 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 rew 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 “One Good Term Deserves Another” < Cd - [ 3 S » @ MAYOR A. . @ © ] A. CARTER Candidate for Re-election. CANDIDATE FOR ALDERMAN, SECOND WARD. I hereby announce myself acandidate for election to the office of alderman from the Second ward. ) I solicit the support of the on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and if elected will serve the best interests ~ of the city to best of my ability. voters of my ward at the polls --J. BISAIR. —————— e 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. JAMES CAHILL. Candidate for City Assessor. Anent the coming city election it may be well to remind the voters of the city that city asses- sor is one of the most important offices in the city, and for their own protection they should see that the very best man is chosen. In this connection it may be proper to remind the voters that James E. Cahill, who was asses- sor for the last two years and whose assessment was the most thorough and equitable in the history of this municipality, is a ‘candidate for re-election. Mr. Cahill is at present suffering from a very severe attack of in- flammatory rheumatism, and will not be able to see his friends be fore election, but they, as well as all others having the welfare of the city at heart, should see that he is re-elected on the 19th. I H. W. BAILEY, Candidate for City Clerk, at City Elec- | tion, Feb. 19. H., W. Bailey has announced his candidacy for the office of city clerk. Mr. Bailey has had much ex- perience in the municipal affairs of the community, having served as village recorder (prior to the adoption of the city charter) for two terms, during which the re- cords were kept in a first-class manner, and Mr. Bailey was al- ways punctual in his work and expeditious in co-operating with the members of the council at meetings so that business did not drag. Mr. Bailey is an old soldier, being an honored member of Bemidji G, A. R. post, of which he has been commander ever since its organization. He is an exemplary citizen and well wor- thy the support of any voter. E. G. Beeson, the district man- ager for the Naugle Pole & Tie company of Chicago, left yester- day noon for Stillwater, going by way of Duluth, He will remain in Stillwater for two days, look- ing after some business for his company, before returning to Bemidii. e,