Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 9, 1907, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DATLY PIONEF VOLUME 4 NUMBER 270 MINNESOTA HISTORICAL —=== BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA. SATURDAY EVENING. MARCH 9, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEK BEMIDJI BASKETBALLISTS DEFEAT CROOKSTONITES In a Hotly-Contested Game¢, the Local Five Won By Score of 26 to 12.---Another Game This Evening.---Girls’ Teams Will Also Play a Game. In the most exciting basket ball game ever seen ir. this city, the Bemidji team defeated the Queen City team of Crookston last night, by a score of 26 to 12. There was a large crowd of enthusiastic lovers of basketball present and there was much ex- citement among the spectators, especially near the end of the first half of the game, when 1t was seen that the local five were just a shade the superiors of the visiting players. This was the second testof the actual playing abilty of the Be- midji team when pitted against a really strong aggregation of visiting players. and. the locals were somewhat rattled at the beginning, but as the play pro- ceeded they gained confidence and played much faster than the Queen City bunch. Play was called at about 9 o’clock, and the two teams lined up as follows: Bewmidji—L. Heffron (captain) and H. Geil, forward; F. Brown center; J. Shoemaker and R. Lindsey, guards. Crookston—Farley and Venaas forwards; Rostvold, center; Nel- son and Fenstad (captain) guards. Officials of Game—Referee, O. J. Hanson, Crookston; umpire, G. Peterson; timekeeper, Mr, Scharf; scorers, J. Peterson and H. Sprague. The play was very fast from the time the referee blew his whistle starting the contest until the close, and so eager were the Bemidji players to block the ball when in the hands of their opponents that they committed two fouls in rapid succession, for which they were penalized with free throws, in both instances Venaas of the visiting five throw- ing a basket. The locals re- doubled their efforts, with the resultthatthey gained confidence and soon scored, following rapid- ly with baskets until the half ended with the score 15 to 9 in favor of Bemidji. All of the members of the Bemidji team had played very determinedly, the good work of Heffron, Brown, Geil and Shoemaker standing out very prominently. In the first half scores were made as follows: threw opne foul basket and one tield basket, scoring 3 points. Heffron, three field baskets, 6 points. Brown, one field basket, 2. Shoemaker, 2. Lindsay, 2. Total, 15. Crookston — Venaas, threw three baskets from fouls, 3 points, and one field basket, 2, making 5. Rastvold, two field baskets, 4. Total 9. After a ten minute rest, the Bemidji—Geil, | second | half was commenced, Garnet Peterson taking Lindsay’s place at guard and the Crookston team remaining the| same as in the first half. The play of the second half was about all in the visitor’s ter- ritory, and the Bemidji players went at the game with more de- termination than ever, with the result tbat the half ended with the score for that period bewng 11 points, Crookston securing but three. The contest was free from any dirty or unnecessarily rough playing, and there was the best of good nature between the play- ers of the opposing sides, al- though a determination to win the game was written on every face. At the conclusion of the game a dance was given in the hall, and a large crowd participated until a late hour, A second game will be played this evening, and it is the deter- mination of both sides that they will put up the best efforts of their careers in order to win. The Crookston players have stated that they believe the Be- midji basketlball team can right- fully dispute the claim of the Warren team to the champion- ship of the north half of the state. ~ The Warren -team - de- feated the Queen City five, early in the seasor, but the Crookston orgaunization had played but little and was in no condition to go against Warren. The wisitors state that Bemidjiis the strong- est team they have been pitted against this season. Tonight's Game. The game that will be played this evening promises to be a very stubborn contest. The vis- iting players are determined to wipe out the defeat of last even- ing, and the locals know that if they win this game they have every right to play the Warren team for the championship of the northwestern part of the state. Play will be called at 9:15. Girls Will Play Tonight. At a late hour this afternoon the management of the basket- ball game to be played this even- ing between the Bemidji and Croukston teams secured the con- sent of the two girls’ teams of the Bemidji High School to play a game this eyening, prior to the big game. The Seniors will play the Juniors, and a good game may be looked for. They played a game once before this season and the contest was a fast one. _— Joined “‘Dick Smith’s.” Theodore Gullickson returned yesterday afternoon from a busi- ness trip to Park Rapids in the interest of one Theodore Hamm, While he was away he was initi- ated into the mysteries of the “Dick Smith” anti-treating so- ciety and now proudly wears a pin, emblematic of the order. Markham Sunday Dinner. Remember that you can take your family to the Markham hotel and partake of a fine Sun- day dinner which will be served at 6 o'clock tomorrow. Don’t bother with home cooking, when you can be served so nicely. Wanted. Wanted.—Four first-class river drivers for work on west coast of Africa. Good wages and trans- portation to right men. Phone Swore In Six Recruits. Lieutenant O. H. Dockery came over from Duluth yesterday afternoon and last evening swore into the service six recruits who will hereafter serve Uncle Sam. 1he men were secured by Sergeant Eilek, in charge of the local station, and are: Wm. H. Riddle, of St. Paul; Geo. N. Karp, Frederick R. Buck, Malmo, N. D.; FrederickWhite, Boston; Raymond Hawkins and Gust Peterson, Bemidji. John W. Gates a Heavy Loser. New York, March 9.—It is reported in Wall street that John W. Gates has dropped $3,000,000 in the prevail- ing slump in stocks. Many elroum« stances go to confirm the street in the belief that Mr. Gates, known pre: eminently as a bull, was actually out $3,000,000, but when questioned on the subject Mr. Gates refused to dis: cuss it. S Engineer Killed in Wreck. Davenport, Ia, March 9.—Engineer John MecQuire of Moline, Ill., was killed and Mail Clerk E. H. Buck of Rock Island seriously injured in the wreck of a passenger train here. or write. G. E. Crocker, Bemidji.l Buck is department commander of the Ilinois G. A. R. His leg was broken and he sustained other bad injuries. Grand Forks, N. D., March 9. —(Special to the Pioneer,)—Two persons were killed. one man was fatally injured, several per- sons were seriously hurt and scores were slightly injured in a wreck of the east-bound Oriental Limited of the Great Northern railway about ‘a mile and a half east of Ojata last evening about 8 o’clock. The dead: W. C. ANDREW, St. Paul, traveling salesman for Wright, Barrett & Stillwell, wholesale paper deelers of St. Paul. H. B. LANAGER, Crookston, traveling salesman for the Avery. Manufacturing company. S. Mattson, Wilmot. S. D., fracture of the skull. The seriously injured. Knute Engebretson, Churchs Ferry, head injured and right arm badly injured. Robert Hanson, Minneapolis; arm pinched and scalded badly. Formerly resided at Newell, Ia. Mrs. Lovejoy, Grand Forks, wife of traveling representative of Gorden & Fergusen, back wrenched and body badly bruis- ed. Mail Clerk Sheils, Grand Forks, severely bruised but no bones broken. Mail Clerk Jennings, Grand Forks, badly bruised. The wreck was caused by the tender of the limited jumping the track while the train was speeding about 50 miles an hour. When the tender went off the rails the mail car jumped, turned half around and rested with about the middle across the track, The baggage car and smoker jumped to the right and the occupants were fortunate in escaping with injuries of a slight character. The day coach follow- ing crashed into the mail car and tender and the front portion of the day coach was completely demolished. Mr. Andrew and A FATAL Mr. Lanager were seated on the right hand side of the coach, near the front. Mr. Lanager lived only a few seconds. He was dead when taken from the wreck. Mr. Andrew lived a few minutes. He was taken to a seat and an effort made to lessen his suffering. After the wreck Conductor Reed, who was in charge of ‘the limited, walked to Ojata.and sent a message to Grand Forks tell- ing of the disaster. When he hurried to send for relief it was not known that anyone had been killed, but it was his opinion that several persons were severely injured- A relief train was made up and with doctors was hurried to the scene. The train brought the dead and injured to Grand Forks, arriving about 11 o’clock. at once to the Deaconess hos- pital, where they received treat- ment,. WRECK NEAR 0JATA, N.D. Great Northern Oriental Limited Left the Track at 8 0’clock Last Evening.---Several Coaches Bad!y Demolished.--- W. C. Andrew and H. B. Lanager Killed.--- Mr. Andrew Was Known Here. and some of the passengers were directed to relieving the injured who were pinned in the wreck. Charles J. Chapman of Duluth was one of those who rendered valuable aid in binding up the wounds of the injured. His con- duct is praised by the pass- engers. Passengers who arrived jon the special describe the scene as a horrible one after the crash, The unfortunate injured groaned in The severely injured were taken |Grand Forks. Igetting Mr. Andrecws out of the pain and in the darkness it was impossible to do much for them. Finally hghts were brought and efforts directed to relieving the unfortunates, M. O’Connor of Grand Forks was six seats back of W. C. Andrews, who was killed. Mr. O’Connor had been out to Lari- more and was on his return to He assisted in wreckage ard took him back in the car, where the veteran travel- Many passengers who received | ing man soon passed away. . injuries of a minor nature went W. C. Andrews was one of the JOHN ALEXANDER DOWIE DIED IN CHICAGO TODAY The So-Called “Elijah II”’ Passed to the “Great Beyond’’ at 7:40 This Morning.---Noted ““‘Prophet” Had Been 1l for Several Weeks. east on train No, 10, which had best known traveling ;men in the been held to await the arrival of northwest, He had dealings the relief train. { with merchants and newspaper The escape of the railway mail men for years and was a veteran clerks from death in the wreckin this territory. He was ofa was the most remarkable feature. | genial disposition and made The mail car was almost totally demolished and to those who viewed the car afterward it seemed unexplainable that Clerks Sheils and Jennings escaped with only cuts and bruises. Sheils went on to St. Paul, where he hasrelatives. Jennings came to Grand Forks on the special. Both were able to he around without assistance. There was scarcely a board in the car that was not splintered and it is be- lieved that it is beyond repair. After the crash the lights went out'in the day coach and a fire caused a little panic. It was put friends everywhere. It was stated yesterday that he was about 60 years old. It was also stated that his relatives live in Minneapolis. At a laté hour last night none of them had been heard frem. He went from Grand Forks to Larimore yester- day noon and was on his return here when killed. Mr. Andrews was well known in Bemidji. He “made” this territory for several years for the firm of Wright, Barrett & Stillwell 'of St. Paul. He had out before there was any damage The efforts of the train crew many friends among the news-|¢; paper fraterdity. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS Presbyterian—Morning wor- hip at 11. Subject, *“In Partner- GHURCHES OF THE CITY :ship With. God.” Biblo class and Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser-| Evening service at 8 p. m. mons to Be Delivered in the City Tomorrow. St. Phillip’s Catholic church— Early mass, 8:30 a. m.; high;services. unday school, 12:15; Junior C. E. 3 p. m.: Senior C. E. 7 p. m. Sub- ject, “Heroes and Heroism.” This will be a sermon to the fire- men of the city, who will attend in a body, in uniferm. The pub- lic is cordially invited to these There will be special mass and sermon, 1:30. Sunday | music by the chorus choir. school at 2 p. m, Rev. Father O’Dwyer. Baptist—The subject on Sun- day morning will be “The Ves- sels of the House of the Lord.” Sunday school at 12:10. People’s Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Worship the Lord somewhere. aliving one. That is character- the pastor. Sunday schoeol, 12:15; Junior League, 3; Epworth League, 7:15; public worshipat8. The pastor will deliver the sixth sermon on ‘‘Marriage,”’ the sub- ject being “John’s Mother-in- law.” The church was very crowded last Sunday evening, and perhaps, it will be so to- morrow evening. Hence, come early to male sure of a good Iseu.t. Shoe Store Opens Monday. H. 8. Chase, Jr., the gentle- man from Grand Forks, N. D, who is starting an exclusive shoe store in the Mayo building, on Fourth street, has been busily 2 Young | engaged all day, unpacking his meeting at 7 p. m.|jar00 gtock of shoes. He ex- pacts to be in readiness Monday for the patronage of the public, Victor Kachelhoffer, from the Methodist—Public worship at|‘Walk-over Shoe Store’” of Min- 11. The topic, as usual, will be|neapolis, has accepted a position with Mr. Chase, and is at the istic of the subjects treated by!store assisting in the arranging of the stock. Mr. Chase went to Grand Forks this afternoon, his trip being occasioned by the illness of his wife, who is sick with typhoid fever. Japanese Loan in Demand. London, March 9.—The prospectu of the Japanese conversion loan of $115,000,000, at 4 per cent, the issue price being 9914, was issued here dur- ing the afternoon. There was a big demand for it at all the issuing banks, MRS. ALLERTON DIED AT CASS LAKE THIS NOON Was Mother of H. T. Allerton; Aged 84. —Cass Lake Won Bowling Game. Cass Lake, Minn.,, March 9,— (Special to the Pioneer.)—Mrs. Caroline Allerton, the aged mother of H. T. Allerton of this place, died here today after a short illness. Mrs. Allerton was taken to her bed about a week ago suffering with an attack of the grip. Her condition contin- ued to grow more serious until death came early this morning. The deceased was 84 years old and a dearly beloved friend of all who knew her. The remains were taken to Galesburgh, Mich- igan, for interment. The bowling supremacy be- tween Cass Lake and Park Rapids was decided here last night when the locals defeated their rivals from the Rapids by a ma- jority of 46 pins in the three games played. The (ll)ass Lakers had defeated Park Rapids here a week ago, with a lead of 174 pins, and in turn the Park Rapids bowlers defeated Cass Lake at Park Rapids last Saturday with 163 pins to the good. It wasdecided to determine the superiors by playing another game at Cass Lake with the result that Cass Lake won, 5 Chicago, March 9. —(Special to Pioneer.)—John Alexander Dowie died at 7:40 this morning, at Shilo house, Zion City. Judge Barnes and two personal attend- ants were the only ones present when the end came. Dowie had been gradually failing for several weeks, but there had been no in- dication that death was at hand. Shortly before 1 o’clock this morning, Dowie became delirious and indulged 1n talk similar to that used at religious meetings in days of his prime. He grad- ually became weaker and weaker and expired shortly after the ar- rival of Judge Barnes, who had been summoned by Dowie’s at- tendants. He was 60 years old. HOT VILLAGE ELEGTION PROMISED AT GASS LAKE Two Tickets Are In the Field—A Heated Controversy Is On, As Usual. Cass Lake. March 9.—(Special to the Pioneer.)—Next Tuesday will be election day in Cass Lake and it promises to be the most; interesting and enthusiastic one | in the history of the town, Ever since the organization of Section 15, as a townsite, seven years ago, only residents of that section were permitted to take part in these village elections, while almost one-half the popula- tion of the town were residents of the Liydick allotment, better known as ‘Section 16.” But some few months ago the threads which separated these two sec- tions were cut, and they were united into one harmonizing com- munity. The present council, headed by Dr. G. C. Gilbert, after one of the most notable and progressive administrations in the history of the village, will have no candidate for re-election. The following two tickets are now in the field: OITIZEN'S TICKET PEOPLE'S TICKET Ole Halvorsen.... President......J. E. Tapley W. E. Dexter Trustees..4 J. W. Johnson John Spillan F. L. W. E. Dexter.. Mack Kennedy } . 'has. Pease.... Ed Lundrigan. A.J. Swanberg.... Assessor.. H, D, Latendress Treasurer.. Albert Mafshik Assisted in Revival Services. Rev. White, pastor ofthe local Presbyterian church, returned this morning from Blackduck, where he has been assisting in conducting the revival meetings which have been held at that place this week. He reports ex- cellent meetings all week and much interest awakened in re- ligious matters, asa result of the meetings. The Pioneer at all times has in stock office supplies of every description DOES NOT AFFECT HAWAIi RECENT DECISION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL ON THE IMMIGRA- TION QUESTION. ‘Washington, March 9.—It is off- clally stated that the recent order of the attorney general, in which he held that it was unlawful under the re- cently enacted immigration law for a state to pay the passage of intending immigrants or to assist immigration except by advertisement, will not ap- ply to the island of Hawail. In that country the decision has already caused considerable agitation, as un- der the auspices of the Territorial Im- migration society immigrants are be- ing brought to the island from Hu- rope and the Azores to take the place of Japanese laborers on the sugar plantations. This has been sanctioned by the United States government and a shipload of immigrants recently brought from the Azores have proved very satisfactory. Honolulu, March 9.—The territorial board of immigration has cabled to Commissicner Sargent asking if the Spanish emigrants now en route to Hawail on the steamer Heliopolis will be excepted from Attorney General Bonaparte'’s ruling against state alded immigration. APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT. Porto Ricans Want Native Named as Secretary. San Juan, P. R, March 9.—The | Porto Ricans are desirous of having a native of the island appointed secre- tary of Porto Rico to succeed Regis Henri Post, who has been appointed governor in succession to Beekman ‘Winthrop. The house of delegates has sent the following message, signed by Jose de Diego, the speaker, to Pres- ident Roosevelt, at Washington: “The house of delegates unanimous- ly request you to appoint a secretary of Porto Rico from among the natives of Porto Rico, thus giving us an op- portunity to demonstrate our ability in self-government. Such an act of jus- tice will be gratefully received by the ‘whole country.” THREATEN TO STRIKE. “Katy” Road Must Grant Demands of Trainmen. Parsons, Kan., March 9.—At a meet- ing of representatives of the Order of Conductors and Trainmen of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway held here it was voted to strike in case the officals of that system re- fused the men’s demand for an in- crease in wages. This action marks the first bolt of any of the forty-nine roads who took part in the recent conference at Chi- cago. o Threatened Strike Averted. New York, March 9.—The Franklin Association of Press Feeders and the Typothetae have agreed on & new wage scale, averting the threatened strike in book and job offices. Wages of the feeders on cylinder presses are raised from $14 to $16 a week of fifty- four hours until Jan. 1, 1909, when the eight-hour workday will go into effect. Steve Adams Jury Disagrees. Wallace, Ida., March 9.—The jury in the trial of Steve Adams for the murder of Fred Tyler, after thirty-two hours’ deliberation, announced that it ‘was impossible to agree upon a ver- dict and was discharged. The last ballot showed six for conviction and six for acquittal. This means that the Steve Adams oase must be tried again. The Pioneer—40c a month, O’Leary @ Bowser The Greater Department Store Superb Showing of Suits, Skirtsand Jackets---Spring 1907 Season We are fortunate in securing for our patrons a most | stunning array of newest fashion ready to wear garments. We have, for the season. made elaboraie preparations in this beautiful department and we urge every interested lady to come early and enjoy making a selection. Come and look them over anyway. 3 ST S S s o