Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 28, 1907, Page 1

ey L R IV e [ THI VOLUME 4. NUMBER 262 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA. THURSDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 28, 1907, BEMIDJI DATLY PIONE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, TEN CENTS PEl. WEEK M. & I, EXTENSION WORK PROGRESSING Building of Road South From Interna- tional Falls Being Rushed to Completion. THOUGHT THE ROADBED WILL BE READY FOR STEEL BY MARCH 20. The Work in the Muskeag Swamps Will Be Completed Before Spring Thaw. International Falls, Feb, 28.— Paul Northby, superintendent for the contractors on the M. & 1. extension, was in town this week arranging with Pat Lynch for the hauling of lumber with which to build camps between here and the muskeag. Three— Nos, 10, 11 and 12—have been completed in the wmwoskeag and are now partly filled with men who are grading, ditching aund doing other necessary work. No. 13 is being buiit on the NE} NW} 21-70-24, which is part of the homestead of John Emerson. This is where the line leaves the moskeag, it following the same from 71-23 through 6 in 70-23 and up to the Emerson place. Camp 13 is to be a big one, one of the buildings being as large as 24x486, and Ole Aune, the Littlefork car- penter who has charge of the work, expacts to have buildings ready inside of ten days. This camp is three miles and a half south of town but another is to be built close in which will ac- commodate at least one hundred men, and is to be built as soon as 13 is completed. The stages and toters now use the team road along the right-of- way, across the muskeag, and Supt. Northby hopes to have a road opened for the intervening distance within a few weeks. Some eight miles of the grade between the Big and Little Fork rivers is now completed, and it is thought that by the 20th of March the roadbed bstween Big Falls and Littlefork will be ready for the steel. As the work is finished on the west of the Little Fork, the men will be added te the force now working this side of the river. Everything is mov- ing along nicely and passengers between here and Big Falls ar- rive in town filled with enthusi- asm over the prospects of early completion of the road, This happy condition is due largely to the fact that the contractors are! first-class men in the business, and in a considerable measure to the hustling qualities of their superiniendent. Mr. Northby is an old timer at the business and is a general contractor. His line of work is prairie railroad grad- ing, for the doing of which he has a splendid outfit of graders, ete. It is for the reacon that he cannot do his work in the winter that Demps~sy & Dough- erty are able to command his services now. It may proveto be some later than the 4sh of July before trains are operating over the line, but if it is, it won’t be due in any measure to lack of hustle and exccutive ability on the part of Mr. Northby. Ferrell Is Weighing Mail. International Falls Press: A. H. Ferrell has decided to en. deavor to obtain a government position in the railway mail ser- vice and will take the required civil service examination at St. Paul, April 13th, In the mean- time, in order to acquaint him- self with the duties of the posi- tion he seeks, he will become a mail weigher on the run between Big Falls and Morris. He went to Big Falls by stage Monday to begin his new duties. The Pioneer at all times has in stock office supplies ‘of every description. Loeal news on last page. PRELIMINARY HEARING OF WESLEY ADJOURNED Man Accused of Killing N. 0. Dahl Will be Brought up Again March 7. The preliminary hearing of James (“Shorty”) Wesley, charged with having killed N. O. Dahl, on his claim uear Quiring postoffice, on the 7th day of April, 1904, which was set for today at 10 o’clock, has been again post- poned, on the motion of County Attorney Henry Funkley. Wesley was brought into jus- tice court, before Justice O. M. Skinvik, Henry Funkley appear- ing for the state, and G. W. Campbell representing Wesley. The county attorney asked for a continuance of the hearing un- til March 7th, which was object- ed to by Mr. Campbell, who stated the defendant was ready for the hearing. Judge Skinvik granted the de- lay and set the hearing for 10 o’clock a. m., March 7ch. The case of Wesley is closely connected with that of Paul Fournier, who awaits the action of the grand jury on the charge of having killed Aagot Dahl, the daughter of N. O. Dahl. In the Fournier case, eighteen wit- nesses were examined at the preliminary hearing, and it is stated that at least fourteen of these would be used in the Wesley hearing, which would make a large bill of expense to the county. These witnesses have given bonds to appear be- fore the grand jury, in the Fournier case, which will con- vene at the term of court that will be held beginning March 19th. In continuing the case, Judge Skinvik probably ‘had in wind “the summoning of these witnesses and the expense that would be incurred, which might be avoided, by using them at the time of the Fournier hearing be- fore the grand jury. ATTITUDE OF GASS LAKE MAY KILL ALL BILLS The “Rule or Ruin” Policy of Our Neighbors Detrimental to Normal School. The attitude of the Cass Lake people, in insisting that the pro- posed state normal school be located at Cass Lake or nowhere, will possibly result in the killing of all the bilis ‘that were before the legislature, thus defeating the cstablishing of any school; a deplorable result. The Cass Lake people have eased their conscience for their ‘“‘dog-in-the manger” attitude by accusing +he other towns that are in the BEMIDJI BIBLE CONFERENCE Will Be Held in this City on July 23-28, 1907.---Conference Is Inter-denomina- tional, and Was Organized Two Years Ago By the Adams Presbytery. Rev. 8. E. P. White, pastor of the Bemidji Presbyterian church, has received the first provisional program of the Bemidji Bible Conference, which will be held in this city July 23.28, next. The program was prepared by the program committee, Rev. J. A. Jameson and Mr. Blair of Duluth, Rev. McGaughey of Two Harbors, and Rev. J. F. MacLeod of Brainerd, and is subject to some slight alterations which various happenings may necessitate, in the meantime. The Bemidji Bible Conference was organized tWwo years ago, and was originated by the Adams Presbytery. It is inter-denominational in character, and has proven of great help to the various denominations that have participated in the conferences. There was a large attendance at last year’s conterence, and from information which Rev. White has received, this year there will be a record-breaking attendance. The following is the program: PROVISIONAL PROGRAM. BEMIDJI BIBLE CONFERENCR July 23rd—28th, 1907. 8:05-8:25 Address—Dr. G. N. Luccock. 8:25 Address—Dr. C. A, McKinnon. Friday—Sabbath School Day. Morning:— Mr. D. K. Laurie, Presiding. 9:00—9:20 Devotional—Rev. Alfred L. Hall-Quest. 9:20-10:00 Address—Dr. A, C. Zenos. . Musie. 10:10—11:10 Address—Rev. J. R. Pratt. 11:10—11;50 Missionary Addresses— - R. F. Zulzer. S. A. Blair, Dr. Sharpless. Afternoon devoted to recreation. Evening— R. F. Zulzer, Presiding. 7-45—-8:05 Song Service. 8:05—8:45 Dr. Campbell Coyle. 8:45 Rev. C. A. McKinnon. Tuesday Evening:— Rev. W. 8. Ward, Presiding. 7:46—8:65 5 Song Service. Address of welcome—Dr. Marcum. Response—Rev. F. J, Barackman. Address of Conterence—Dr, W. B, Riley. Wednesday—Young People's Day, Morning:— Rev. Alfred L. Hall-Quest—Presiding. 9:00 -9:30 Devotional—Lead by Dr. G. N. Luccock. 9:30—10:10 Address by Rev. C. A. McKinnon, Musie. 10:15—11315 Address—Rev. J. R. Pratt. Afternoon will be given up to recreation. Evening:— Rev. J. A. McGaughey, Presiding. %5 Song Service. 5 Address by Rev. G. Stook. Address—Dr. W. B. Riley. Saturday morning:— 6:30—Early morning meeting—Dr. J. R. Pratt. Dr. Samuel F, Sharpless, Presiding, 9:30-9:50 Devotional—Rev. S. A, Jameson. 9:50-10:10 Address—Rev. W.B. Riley, D. D. Musie, 10:15 Address—Rev. G. N. Luceock. D, D. Sacred Concert Saturday Afternoon or Evening. Thursday morning:— Rev. Nell A. Gilchrist, Presiding. 9:00—9:20 Devotional—Rev. J. F. McLeod, 9:20—10:00 Address—Dr. A. O, Zeros. Musie. 10:05—11:05 Address—Rev. J. R. Pratt. 11:05—11:50 Address on Evangelistic Work— Rev, John 8. Hamilton Afternoon will be given up to recreation. Evening:— Rev. 8. E. P. White, Presiding. 7:45—8:05 Song Service. Sunday—Evangelistic Day. Moruing:— 11 o’clock. Regular services at vhe usual hours in the various churches. Preaching by visiting clergy if desired. Sunday Afternoon; 8:30 Park meeting—Rev. J. 8. Hamilton. Evening:— President, Presiding. 7:45—8:15 Song Service. 8:15 Olosing of Conference—Rev. J. R. Pratt. contest of ‘“batting-in.”” The fact that i3emidji started this wovement some four years ago, when W. I. Street was alive, and that two years ago a bill was iutroduced by Senator Swedback of Bemidji which had for its ulti- mate end the lozation of anormal school in Bemidji, does not fit well with tbe “it’s mine, [ saw it first,”” policy of our neighbors over east. If the legislature kills all Lills, and no school is estab- lished, the Cass Lake folks can blame no one but themselves, as they agreed to abide by a general bill, and later backed out. M. D. Stoner returned last evening frowm St. Paul, where he has been on business for a week. In conjunction with several other people who have been in the Saintly city, he states that the Bemidji delezation which has been lobbying in the interests of the proposed state normal school has been doing excellent work, “|leaving no stone unturned to further the interests of this city. P. J. Russell returned last Vast Interest Centers in Men’s Clothes--Special Attractions Suits $5, $6, $7, $8, $10 Suits A volume of business shculd be the $5, $6, $7,°$8; $10 ¢ result of our offers for sswosi0 Friday and %Sat»urday $5 to $10 Don’t for one moment believe that you can purchase these clothes any time for the price—$5 to $10. It °s absolutely impossible. It is merely our way of improving the already popular Friday ai d Saturday Barguains. . These Suits, offered for the nomiual price mentioned, ¢ re of choice textures and fash- ionable patterns. Good fitting and serviceable. Stylishly cut and handsomely tailored. Our west show window is full of them and our Clothing department is ready for you. Come early and get first choice. A few other spicy numbers in the Men’s Department Extra Black Cotton Hose, worth 15¢, 8 e | Tick Mittens, our regular 15¢ kind, ll ¢ Friday and Saturday only........ | Friday and Saturdayonly........ $5 The Yeoman Derby Hat $5 The Best Black Derby Hat Worn by Fastidious Gentlemen New Blocks for Spring Now Ready We Have Exclusive Sale For Easter We advise early glove buying New Long Kid Gloves All shades just received News From our Dress Goods Section We vrge every lady to call at earliest moment and see the justification of our Dre. s Goods Claims. ; ; Enormous stocks of New Wool Fabrics for Suits and Dresses, including our assortment of Exclusive Suit Patterns. On Friday and Saturday we will specialize a display of the beautiful Tub materials. Consu't the Misses McKenzie—Expert Dress Makers at This Store. Sponging by our New Duplex Spotless Method. Per Yard 5 cents Notion Bargains for Friday and Saturday Tea Spoons, 25¢ regular, only........ 19¢ Extra 10c and 15¢ Laces and Insertions 5¢ Shoe Laces, extra tubular, 2 pair for. . .5¢ Extra 15¢ and 20c¢ Laces and Insertions 10e Colgates Powders—Talc and Dental. .16¢ Sample Handkerchiefs. ... ... .10¢ to 75¢ Soaps—White Lilac or Brown Windsor .Ladies’ and Misses Hose—special. . ...15¢ per box .....25¢ Short Length Prints, yard............5e Child’s Kerns’ Hose Supporters, ..36¢ Short Length Unbleached Muslin, yard 8e O’LEARY & BOWSER The Greater Department evening, and he also says that the Bemidji representatives have done great work, with fairness to all concerned. The Daily Pioneer delivered to your door every evening for 10c per week. THE STATE FISH LAWS AS TO GLOSED SEASON No Fishing With Hook and Line Allowed During Months March and April. The state game and fish warden gives out the following explanation of the fish law re- garding which there seems to be considerable confusion, as he is daily in receipt of letters asking|- his advice as to the sale of fish: “No fishing is allowed in Minne- |sota during March and Aoril with hook and line, as these two months are ‘spiwning months for fish and everybody who wishes to protect tu.e fish will realize that this is a necessity. ‘‘Spearing can be done, pick- erel and rough fish at all times, but these fish are ooly for do- mestic use, not for sale. “No Minnesota fish will be allowed to be sold during March and April. ““Frozen fish that have been in stock, lake trout and lake white fish, may be handled, but no Minnesota fish, such as perch, crappies, wall-eyed-pike, pickerel or bass will be allowed to be sold or had in possession for the pur- pose of s le during these months. “Regarding the sale of perch There is nothing in the law that prohibits the selling of perch at any time during the closed sea- son (that is, from the first of March to the first of May) all fish can be sold daring the open season (except trout and bass) providing they are legally caught. First: Fish that have been speared are not allowed to be sold. Second: Fish that are to be sold most conform to law in re- gard to size and weight. Lake trout and white fish not less than two pounds round-or ene and one-half pounds dressed; wall- eyed pike not less than fourteen inches in length, Fish that are less than six inches in length must be returned to the water from whence they came except sunfish, rock bass, bullheads or minnows for bait.” HERD 7,000 SHEEP WILL BE FATTENED NEAR NARY Six Sections of Farm Land, Enclosed by Twelve Miles of Wire, Is the Pasture. A large herd of sheep, num- bering over 7,000, will be fattened near the village of Nary, nine miles south of Bemidji, during the coming spring and summer, and put in condition for the market, before being shipped to the twin cities in the fall. William Hubbard of Mankato owns six sections of land lying within a radius of three miles of Nary, and he began the experi- ment last spring of putting sheep on the partially cleared portions of the land, with the re- sult that the scrub and brush| was cleaned and the sheep fat- tened rapidly and were in prime condition in the fall. There were 7,500 sheep on the land last year. They were put in two bands of 3,000 each, and one of 500. There is twelve miles of woven wire fence that surrounds the “pasture,” which makes an ideal place for the sheep. This year the number of sheep will be 7,000, and they will be] brought to Nary-as early as possible. Aad A. Tone, the Northome attorney, returned yesterday afternoon from Cass Lake, where he had been on legal business before the U. 8, land office. He left last evening for his home at Northome. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page. PLEASED WITH THE OUTLOGK IN NORTH Rev. E. K. Copper, Presiding Elder Brainerd District M. E. Church Here Last Night. HELD QUARTERLY CONFERENCE IN LOCAL CHURCH LAST EVENING ! —_— | Has Organized Methodist Church So- cieties at International Falls, Littlefork and Walker. The second quarterly confer- ence of the Bemidji Methodist society was held at the church last evzning, and the occasion was made a note-worthy one on account of the presence of the Rev. E K. Cooper, presiding el- der of this (the Brainerd) dis- trict of the deromination, Kev. Cooper delivered a fine sermon, there being a fair-sized aadience, which would undoubt- edly have been much larger but for the inclement weather. At the conclusion of the ser- mor, reports were read from the various officers of the dif- ferent organizations of the church, including the Sabbath school, all of which were very flattering. These reports showed that there had heen much in- creased interest in the workings of the church; there had been larger congregations than ever befire‘ and the interest shown has been enthusiastic, with most excellent results. The presiding elder complimented the church highly for the showing that was wade and paid a particularly handsome compliment %o the pastor, the Rev. Isaac Peart. Rev. €opper, the -~ presiding elder of the- Brainerd district, told the writer of the work that is being done in the north country toward advancing Meth- odism. Mr. Copper spent last Sunday at International Falls and was much gratified at the interest that was awakened there. He established a board of trustees, eonsisting of seven members. Five lots have been donated to the church society there, the property being consid- ered well worth $1,500. Arrange- ments are also being perfected for the building of a handsome edifice at International Falls, Rev. Copper also visited Little- fork, where much interest was shown, and he has every reason to believe that property will also be donated for a church location in that village. An M.E church association bas but recently been cstab- lished at Walker, and four fine lots in the heart of that vil- lage have been purchased for the society. Rev. K. B. Alex- ander of Ohio has been appointed pastor at Walker, and until the arrival of that gentleman, the pulpit will be supplied by Rev. Copper. The {presiding elder is much gratified at the progress being made in the district under his jurisdiction. The “‘Falls” Commercial Club. Internaticnal Falls Echo: The Commerecial club held a special meeting last night, at which a number of matters of consider- able importance were discussed. Several of them had to do with the new county and its interests. The state drainage commission is prepared to drain a muskeag in this section, preferably the one between here and the Little Fork, and & committee with County Surveyor Ogaard as the chairman was appointed to act with the committee. Several actions were taken which it is | hoped will help arouse interest |in the club, and it is hoped that a good sized attendance will be present at the next regular meeting, which will be held on Marech 11.