Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 23, 1907, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DATLY PIO VOLUME 4. NUMBER 282 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA. SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 23, 1907. IS LOGGING DOWN IN BELIZA, GENTRAL AMERICA Thomas Tedford, ina LettertoL. F. Johnson, Tells of Conditions There. L. F. Johnson of this city has received a letter from Thomas Tedford, who left here several months ago for British Honduras, in which he says: Day is well satisfied with the outlook for a successful season’s cuy, Itis expected that the mill will next week begin the perma- nent work. on the season’s cut. Did Good Work for Bemidii. L G. Pendergast reiurned last evening from St. Paul, where he has been on a business mission during the past week. The judge did some very excellent work in the fight for the establishment and location of the proposed «Beliza, British Honduras, Central America, Mr. L. F. Johnson, Bemidji, Minn. FRIEND JOHNSON:—As I prom- ised to write you I will do so to- day. Iam still in the land of the living and am enjoying the best of health. This is the finest climate I ever saw—up in the in- terior. I don't like it along the coast, it is very hot. But up here it is fine; sleep under a heavy blanket every night, and good water to drink. Iam look- ing up a railroad route, at present. Have some men on the river, blowing out rocks. The labor is something awful in this country; it takes so long to do anything. The wet season is over now until June, then they begin to have floods again. There is lots of mahogany in this place, but the country is very rough, and the only way they have to haul is with oxen, which is very slow, when they have to go back any distance, so they are thinking of putting in a railroad to get the logs to the river. Bill Black is here. He likes it; says .he doesn’t think he will go back for a year at least. I have about one month’s work in sight now. If something else doesn’t turn up, I will go north when that is done. I will have to go to Louisville anyhow, so I will go home from there, but think I will come back. I tell you it beats that frozen country to winter in, anyhow. But it is not the country to make money in. That is, it would be if it was opened up. There is not a railroad in the country. The only thing the natives can get any money out of here is by bleeding rubber and chickley, and they have most of the trees killed out now. The mahogany business is new up here, all that was ever cut was close to the river. When they have to go back for it, they don’t know how to get it. It is worth, handled in Belize, from $60 to, §75 per 1,000 feet, and it costs some of them that much to get it there. I remain, Yours truly, THOS. TEDFORD Program of Musical. The following is the progrim for the musical and dramatic cn- tertrinment, Monday niglt, March 25, at the M. E church: Hail the Day.. ..o ... How 01d Folks Won the Oal Miss Fredric Darky Campmeetin «+..Chorus Ikins J. Eal tinneapoli Cate D, Wigkins lis Solo That O1d Sweetheart of Mi It Had Heart's E In Ma M Fredrica Graling. Mini The Silen stem.... ....Brander Matthews Miss Fredrica Graling, Minneapolis Frank Lovelace s Trying Out New Machinery. The hoarse whistle of the saw- mill was heard this morning for the first time since the shut- down last fall, and the familiar tramp of the workmen, laden with their dinuer pails, going to- ward the plant was a welcome sight. The mill was steamed up and the entire plant run for several hours, in order that the new machinery and improve- ments might be tested. Every- thing moved smoothly, like clock work, aad Superintendent normal school, and is entitled to the liberal thanks of every resi- dent of Bemidji. The same holds true of A. R. Erickson, who also returned last evening from the capital. He labored diligently, and he and the judge constituted a strong {team. Mrs. Doran Doing Well. Mrs. J. J. Doran, who under- went a serious operation at St. Anthony’s hospital, is holding her own in the fight for recovery from the operation and its effects. Her condition is favorable today, and with a few more days she will have passed the dangerpoint, Her friends all hope for her final recovery and restoration to health. “IRISH” SOGIAL AT THE BAPTIST GHURCH; G0OD Large Crowd Enjoyed the Affair Which Was a Success in Every Way. The “Irish” social held at the Baptist church last evening was acomplete success. An especially fine musical and literary pro- gram in which the *“Irish” note predominated was rendered. "All the numbers on the program were well received, several re- ceiving encores, which were responded to. At the conclusion of the exer- cises Rev. Broomfield made a short address in which he re- quested all present who were of either Irish or Scotch descent to rise, in response to which re- questagoodly number arose. But the pastor, probably to console those who were not ‘‘fortunate’” enough to be Irish, said that those assembled were all *“Yankees”’ anyway, and upon his suggestion all joined heartily in singing a verse of ‘“America,” after which refreshments were served. A good time is reported by all and the next “Irish’ social will be looked forward to with pleasurable auticipation. Distriet Court. This was a dull day in district ourt. Nothing of moment was ..ccomplished, the court aweiting the vleasure ¢ { the grand jury,as County Aftorney Funkley is in- terested in a grcat many of the cascs which could be taken up, His time Las been largely {:ken up with grand jury work, Lunce the wait. The grand jury returned in- dictments against three parlies as follows: { Oueagainst Pat Lyon, charged with grand larcény in the sccond degree, stealing 1neat from one of the camps of Ross & Russ, near Kelliher, on March 21. Oae against William Mullen, grand larceny; charged with tak. ing a watch from Hans Johnson. Albert Balke, forgery;in con- nection with a check drawn to W. S. Ridgeway and cashed at the First National bank. The grand jury was still “grinding away,” at a late hour this afterncon. 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 8o nicely. Local news on the last page. “Not guilty, sir!” Such was the plea entered by both Paul Fournier and James Wesley, who were arraigned in district court, before Judge Spooner last evening, to make their formal answer to the in- dictments returned against them, charging each with having killed N. O. Dahl and his daughter Aagot, near Quiring, Beltrami county, on April 7th, 1904. There were no signs of nervousness on the part of either of the accused men, and their answers were clear and distinct and given in a positive manner. Fournier and Wesley were brought into court at 6 o’clock yesterday evening, there being about twenty spectators in the room at the time. C. W. Scrutchin represented both Fournier and Wesley, G. W. Campbell having withdrawn from from the cases. John M. Martin of Virginia was present and was prepared to assist Mr. Scrutchin in the defense. County Attorney Henry Funkley repre- sernted the state, Paul Fournier was the first ar- raigned to plea, and when the indictment was read charging him with having killed N. O. Dahl, he answered ‘not guilty.” He made the same plea to the charge of having killed Aagot Dahl; and Mr. Scrutchin stated that he was ready for trial. The pleas were entered by the clerk of court. James Wesley was called and the indictment read, charging him with killing N, O. Dahl, and also one for killing Aagot Dahl. TEN GENTS (PER<WEEK} “NOT GUILTY,” PLEAD FOURNIER and WESLEY Their Counsel Was Ready for Trial.---First Case Against the Accused Men Will Be Taken Up Next Thursday.--- Not Known Which Will Be Tried First. Wesley answered in a loud, clear voice that could be heard dis- tinetly all over the court room, ‘“‘mot guilty;” and again Mr. Scrutchin stated he was ready for trial. Wesley’s pleas were ‘entered. Asked by the court as to when he would be ready for trial of the cases against Fournier and Wesley, the county attorney stat2d that he would be able to take up cne case next Thursday morning. The counsel for the defendants desired to know which case would be taken up first. This brought a reply from‘ Mr. Funkley that he thought it was not necessary for him to state as to which case he would first take up; he had been given to understand by the gentlemen who had previously interested themselves in the defense of the prisoners that the statutory time would be taken in which to-pre- pare‘the cases for the defense; he had only been informed at the present time that Mr. Scrutchin was the final choice of Fournier and Wesley as their counsel, as Messrs. Spear and Campbell had handled the cases so far; and both had stated they would- take the fullest statute time. Judge Spooner requested the county attorney to inform the counsel for the defendants as soon as possible as to which case would be takex up first, as the special venire for jurymen was wanted by the sheriff at the earliest possible moment; sub- poenas for witnesses wanted by the state had already been issued, returnable next Thursday morn- ing. Special Venire Ordered Issued for Jurymen, Returnable Next Thursday Morning.---Neither Fournier or Wesley Show Any Signs of Nervousness. Judge Martin, assistant coun- sel for the defense, stated that he was not well enough acquaint- ed with the sentiment which prevailed in Beltrami county relative to the a'leged murder of the Dahl’s, buthe presumed that, like nearly all cases ofa similiar character, what was known as the “Dahl murders” had been discussed very liberally and opinions formed in many cases as to the guilt or 1nnocence Fournier and Wesley. - He sug- gested that the venire be issued as soon as possible. A great deal had been written and print- ed in the papers at large through- out the country relative to the Dahl’s and their strange taking off, and it is just possible that many - would be found in- competent to serve as just jur- ors as aresult of the published stories. He also ‘suggested that the venire be sufficiently large to COVer every emergency. The court suggested that an order be issued for fifty venire- men, as a special order, return- able next Thursday morning. There was no objection to this and it was so ordered. Mr. Scrutchin made formal request that John M. Martin be allowed to serve with him as counsel for Wesley, he (Scrutch- in) having been appointed as such counsel by the court. The final consideration of this request was left until next Thursday morn- ing; but Mr. Martin remains as associate counsel for Fournier, The prisoners were remanded to the care of the sheriff and taken back to their cells, until wanted for the trial. MISS O’BRIEN'S FUNERAL HELD BRAINERD TODAY A Large Crowd Pays Last Respects to the Victim of Railroad Accident. Brainerd, March 23.—(Special to the Pioneer.)—The funeral of Muriel O’Brien, who died ina local hospital last Wednesday as the result of terrible injuries re- ceived in the M. & I. railway yards here, was held in this city this forenoon, at 10 o’clock. There was a very large attendance at the services, the young lady and her family being among the most popular residents of this city. Mr., O’Brien, father of the de- ceased, was abseut on the Pacific coast at the time of the accident, He arrived here last night and was in attendance at the funeral. " HON. A. L. COLE WILLIAM KRUEGER GETS BUNGH OF ““LONG GREEN” Wad of Money, Said to Amount to $250,000 Left By Rich Uncle. The following article is taken frow the East Grand Forks de- partment of the Grand Forks Herald, and will be read with in- terest by the residents of this county who know William Kreuger: “There is no- doubt in the minds of several Crookston Who is said to be hovering be- tween life and death in Florida will soon have a splendid build- ing. The fire’ which destroyed Interment was had in Evergreen cemetery. The death of the young woman was a severe shock to the people of Brainerd, as her jovial face child in this city. The New Schroeder Block. Charles Schroeder is repairing 1he owned on Third street and much of the building left intact a portion of the walls and roof. These have been strengthened and the remainder of the founda- it;iou used for the new additions, and sunny smile was known to| Which will, when completed, give nearly every man, woman and |® first-class business block, rep- resenting aninvestment of $3,000. Mr. Schroeder expects to have the building completed and ready for occupancy within the next and re-building the block which | t70 Weeks. Loeal newsjon Jast psge. people who are interesting them- selves in the matter that William Krueger, a former resident of that city and ‘now living near Blackduck, has a large fortune awaiting him in the state of Kansas. The fortune amourts to $250,000 and it was left by a rich uncle, who died some years ago. *‘The Crookston people became informed of the matter through an advertisement which appeared recently in a Chicago paper. The description answers that ‘of Krueger toa dot. It describes| him as a medium sized man, light, about 40 years of age. German who talks very broken English, although he talked the Erglish language for years. The nameis exactly the same, Wil- liam Krueger, and the advertise- ment states that he came to the northwest from Ohio about 12 years ago. Friends of Krueger here state that he came to North Dakota about that time and that he came from Ohio. “Krueger was at one time a hanger on around the saloons and was known as‘‘Saloon Billy.” Lately, however, he has taken a brace, and for the past few years has lived quietly on a claim near Blackduck. He works in the harvest fields of Dakota in the summer and is said to have a substantial bank account at Blackdauck. He has been notified DOINGS I THE VARIDUD. | CHURCHES OF TEdel Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Tomorrow. b St. Phillip’s Catbolic_cburch— Early mass, 8:30 a, m,; high mass and sermon, 1:30. Sunday school 2t 2 p. m. Rev. Father O’Dwyer. Rev. 8. O. Leirfall will conduct services in the Norwegian Luth- eran church Sunday, both morn- ing and evening. of the advertisement, and it is expected that he will arrive in Crookston in a few days on his way to Kansas to look the maut up. Krueger is one cf the mo: important witnesses in the Dahl trial which will be on at Bemidji at this term of cours.” M. B. A. Card Party. The M. B.’A. Lodge will give a card party at the I. O. O. F. hall Saturday evening, March 30, to which they extend a general in- vitation to their friends to be present. WILL BEGIN LAYING THE STEEL MONDAY MORNING M. & L. Bridge Across the River at Big Falls Will Be Completed Tomorrow. W. H. Strachan, superintend- ent of the M. & I. railway, was in the city this morning for half an hour, being on his return to Brainerd in his private car (50”) from an official visit to Big Falls. Mr. Strachan stated to a Pioneer. representative that the bridge across the river at Big Falls would be completed tomor- row evening, and that the work; of laying the steel on the grade of the new extension of the M. & 1. north from the *Falls” would begin Monday morning. The grading is practically com- pleted to the Littlefork river. Frank Gravel in Town. Frank Gravel, a traveling man who is located at Duluth, was a visitor in the city today. Mr. Gravel has a national reputation as a prince of good fellows. He lived in- Crookston for many years, and was noted throughout the Red River Valley as a joke- smith of the 33rd degree. Eeis an old friend of F.S. Lycan, who, some fifteen years ago, was aleading “knight of the grip,” over in North Dakota and west- ern Minnesota. Methodist—Morning worship at 11, subject of sermon, ‘‘The Must Wonderful Thing in the 1 Miss Gladys Brannon sing “Life’s Lullaby” ac- companied by Miss Blanche Boyer. Sunday school, 12:15. This school is growing and the " | outleok for its future is promis- ing. Junior Leagueat 3. Ep- worth League at 7:15. Public worshipat 8. The pastor will deliver the eighth sermon on ‘“Marriage,” the subject being “Elopement Marriages,” and Mrs. Maud Smythe will sing a solo at the close of the discourse. Come and bring a friend with you. Baptist—The subject on Sun- day morning will be “The Work- man and His Tools.” In the evening, ‘‘Palm Sunday, Lessons Therefrom.” Sunday school at 12:10. Young People’s meeting at 7 p. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. ~ The foolishness of preaching, God uses to save them that believe. 1 Cor. 1;21. Come! Presbyterian— Morning ‘wor- shipat 11. Subject, “Christ’s Triumphal Entry Stirs Jerusa- lem.” This is a Palm Sunday meditation. Bible class and Sunday school 12:15. Jr. C. E, _ 3p. m;8r.C. E.7p. m. Even- ing service at 8, subject,*“Satan’s Powerful Weapoen.”” There will be good music. - The public is cordially invited to these ser- vices. Revival meetingsare nowin pro- eress at the Salvation Army hall on Second street. Major Milsaps who hails from Minneapols is conducting the meetings, His subject Saturday evening, 8 p. m., will be, “The Story of a Strange Man,”” Sunday morn- ing services at 11. Subject, “Holiness, What Is it?”’ Young People’s meeting, 3 p. m. Even- ing service at 8 p. m., subject, ‘‘Harvest Thoughts.” Justdrop in and bring your friends along. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page. Paper, Hangers is oversee every job or small quantities, 5 Painting and Paper Hanging The spring season for the Painters and pared to do everything in ‘the line of Paper Hanging, Painting and Interior Decorating. My help is the very best and I personally complete ttock of up-to-date Wall Paper, Room Mouldings, Bur- lap, Paints, Qils, Stains, Varnishes, Brushes and the reliable Alabastine If you buy your Paint, Kalsomine and Stains from me you get any t.at or shade you want, as I mix it for you while you wait. Any unused paint, oils, etc., big paints are just as good as money to me. Yours for honest and aquare dealing here and, I am pre- Kalsomining, of work. T havea I will take back as J. A. HOFF