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

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE VOLUME 4. NUMBER 304 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 18, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEK REGEPTION LAST EVENING A SUGGESSFUL AFFAIR Well Arrayed Program Carried Out--- Rev. Peart Gave Interesting Ad- dress---Church Flourishing. The reception tendered to Rev. and Mrs. Peart last evening was a most successful affair and will long be remembered asone of the great events of the church. The committee worked har- moniously together and system and good taste were displayed through ut the evening. The chapel was beautifully decorated and there the guests were pre- sented to the pastor and wife, ir- respective of former acquaint- ance. The program was carried out precisely as printed and all the numbers were heartily applaud- ed. The refreshments were dainty and prettily served. Dr. E, H. Smith was master of ceremonies and performed the function in a creditable manner. Rev. Peart’s address was in part as follows: “It is very kind of you to tender us this reception and I express our deep appreciation forit. Oar church has made rapid strides during the Ilast eighteen months. The Sunday school has doubled in attendance and is not only self supporting, but gave generously to the cause of missions. The congregations trebled in actual attendance, while the young people’s society has grown from a weakling to a vigorous and well attended so- ciety and the membership was about dovbled. The member- ship of the church has increased one third and the Ladies’ Aid is in every respect a great society, no house being hardly large: enough to accommodate it. Last year the church was self- supporting, paying the pastor $255 more than his predecessor, It was the only year thatthe Presiding Elder’s fees were met, and theonly year when the church made any showing on benevolent apportionment. This yeuris exceeding last year along all lines. Last wmouth was the banner month for congregations and cash receipts. We thank you for this token of your respect and confidence, and trust the re- mainder of this evening may pass pleasantly for you all.” M. B. A. Meeting. The regular meeting of the M B. A. will be held at I.0.0. F. hall Saturday evening. All mem- bers and visiting members of the order are cordially invited to at- tend. An entire change of pro- gram for the evening. Supper will also be served. —By the Committee, Sure Sign of Spring. People who live in smaller towns through Northern Minne sota, who find occasion to go into the woods, are able to tell the approach of spring by the drum- ming of grouse. When the birds begin drum- ming, it is a pretty sure indica- tion that springis at hand. The old cock grouse generally assures himself tha! there really will be no more cold weather be- fore he begins his drumming operations. How he does this Idon’t know, but I do not re- member ever having heard one until the cold weather had left entirely, although they begin operations in March quite often. Some years the birds drum both fall and spring, and some- times only in the spring. Ina country where there are grouse, they always may be heard in the spring. In the fall they doas they feel about it. Of course, no sportsman will nunt them in the spring, even 1hough it is only the cocks which drum, but it is great sport going after them in the fall. Everybody probably knows by this time what drumming means, when applied to grouse. They pound their wings against their sides in such a manner as to produce a sound very similar to the roll- ing of a snare drum, and can be heard for nearly a quarter of a mile on a clear day. The uninitiated might think 1t an easy master to shoot a drum- mer, by following the sound through the forest, but it is not easy. The birds are very shy and cautious when drumming, evidently knowing they are at- tracting attention, and between drums sit perched on a log like a statue, listening with keen ears, and watching every move- ment of the brush. At the slight- est sign of danger they hop si- lently to the ground and run off with great speed, or else fly without the slightest warning. As their log is generally located in some thicket, the hunter who gets a shot at one of them must bea man ¢f experience. In a country where much hunting is done, a man’s average is about two birds out of every five he traces by the sound of the beat- ing wings. PRESBYTERY OF ADAMS IN BUSINESS SESSION Rev. Neil A. Gilchrist Elected Moder- ator---Rev. A. L. Hall-Quest. Temporary Clerk. The Presbytery of Adams met in business session in the Pres- byterian church of Blackduck at 9 o’clock a. m. Ex-Moderator Rev. F. J. Bar- ackman called to order and opened the meeting with prayer, Rev. Neil A. Gilchrist was elected moderator and Rev, H. L. Hall Quest was elected tem- porary clerk. After the reading of the min- utes of the last meeting the fol- lowing were received as members of Adams Presbytery: Rev. John Ferry from the Presbytery of Winona; Rev. Grant Stroh from the Presby- tery of Sequoyah, and Rev. Albert E. Evans from the Pres- bytery of Mankato. The forenoon was occupied with reports of the various com- mittees of Presbytery. These reports were most glowing ac counts of success and gain along all lines of church work. The Home Mission Board in New York will distribute $2450 in this district the ensuing year, being a reduction of $650 from last year’s schedule, Rev. W. J. Hall, of Hallock, was elected as commissioner to the General Assembly which meets in Columbus, Ohio, in May. Rev. F. J. Barackman was elected alternate commissioner, Mr. D, K. Laurie was elected lay commissioner. Mr. Laurie is the Sunday school missionary of Adams Presbytery. The pastor at large, Rev N. A. Gilchrist, and Rev. W. C. Ward, chairman of the Home Mission committee, gave two very interesting reports of the detailed work among the churches of the Presbytery, in every case showing encouraging gains over last year. In the evening the popular meeting was presided over by Rev. Grant Stroh. After open- ing se 'vice, General R. N. Adams, D. D, of Minneapolis gave an in- spiring address. He made a noble plea for the individual church to assume its respective part in the work undertaken by tha Presbyterian churchatlarge, as an obligation and not as a benevolence. Presbytery convened in final session at 9 o’clock this morning. The ladies of the Blackduck Presbyterian church gave a grand supper to the members of the Presbytery at 5:30, last even- ing, in the I. 0. O. F. hall. The ladies were at their best at en- tertaining, and each member did his duty by the supper, to the rejoicing of the ladies, DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S COUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News From Their Localities. Louis. Charles Wiser was a Cass Lake and Bemidji visitor last week, Charlotte Baumgartner, E. D. Bentley and Fred M. Pracht drove to Little Moose Lake Wed- nesday. Clifford Matheny hauled hay Irom A. O. Anderson’s the first of the week. Peter P. Parker has started to make sugar. Louis Berg and Steve Smith have been looking after the Walker & Akeley interests this neighborhood. Miss Mabel Johnson has been on the sick list the past week, but is improving now. H, W. Alsop and sons, Richard and Chauncey, visited friends at Louis Sunday. Richard is up from Fargo to buy wood for the Interior Lumber Co. and is stay- ing with his brother near Reb- edew. M. F. Baumgartner and family and E. D. Bentley were Black- shoppers Saturday. It looks now as though the snow supply were inexhaustible. WILTON. Orria Waldron returned home Friday last. He did not have to haye his'arm taken off, as was thought necessary at first. C..F. Rogers went last week to Devils Lake, N. D., at which place he will receive medical aid for an ailment that has been bothering him for some time past. Adolph Geisness made several business trips out in the country last weel. Mrs. Timms of Turtle River is here ona visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs, James Watkins. Mrs. Tom Crashaw ‘and child- ren were shopping at Wilton Saturday. Mrs. R. Ernst and children were Bemidji callers Saturday last. Mr. Clarence Rawden moved to Pekin, N. D. last week. Mose Burnham got his arm quite badly hurt while working in the Wilton Lumber Co.’s mill Tuesday morning. The infant son of Mrs. Her- man Timms is quite ill with whooping cough. F. S. Patton and Adolph Geis- ness drove to Bemidj: day. Mr. Joe Henderson is building a new dwelling house, Wednes- WILTON. Alarge crowd attended the farewell party at B.C. Grow’s last Saturday night, Mr. and Mrs. Growand family intend to leave for Dakota Friday morning and their many friends wish them prosperity in their new home. Orville Waldron, who was ac- cidently shot Easter Sunday, and who has been at the hospital in Bemidji since that time, is able to be home again. A brother of T. O.andJ.O. Melby, arrived from Norway last week and is employed in the lath mill here. It is reported that C. F. Rog- ers, who left for Devils Lake last Sunday, where he was to re- ceive treatment, is getting along nicely. - Mr. and Mrs. T. 8. Patterson made a business trip to Bemidji Monday last. Joseph Henderson is busy e- recting a new barn, Mrs. Robert Ernst and child- ren, and Lottie Brennan were shopping in Bemidji last Satur- day. I Arthur Warner of Fowlds, was in Wilton last Saturday. Earl McMahon ‘and Moses Burnhan called on Frank Pat- terson Sunday evening. Miss Bertha Soland, who has been spending a few days with relatives here, returned to her home at Spaulding. Mr. Albert Murray went to Bemidji on business Saturday last. Personal Injury Suit Postponed. Charles Loring of Crookston, law partner of Congressman Steenerson, came 1n last evening from Walker, where he had been attending the springiterm of dis- trict court for Cass county,which is being held this twveek. Mr. Loring stated that %he famous personal injury suit of James Kennedy vs. the J. Neiig Lumber company (invoiving a demand for $60,000) had been continued until next term. Scandinavian Lutheran Service. Services will be held in the Scandinavian Lutheran church by Rev. Petterson of Bagley on Friday evening, April 19th at 7:30 o’clock. A subscription of ten cents or more for the united church fund will be solicited. The Pioneer—40c a month, CLAIMS THAT “‘SHORTY” GOMMITTED THE GRIME Report From Virginia that Fournier Confessed to H@s Attorney Wesley Did the Shooting. The Duluth Herald of yester- day contained the following tele- gram concerning Fournier and his change of heart since the shadow of the state’s prison is upon him: Virginia, Minn,, April 17.— Although both Fournier and Wesley, the men convicted at Bemidji of murdering the Dahl’s, stoutly maintained their inno cence throughout the trial, even to their attorneys, after Fournier was convicted he madé a confes- sion to his counsel of his part in the affair. Judge John M. Martin of this city, who was associate counsel in the defense of both men, ar- rived home Monday. He says that after Fournier was convict- ed, he informed his counsel that Wesley was the man -who did the shooting of the Dahl’s, and he (Fournier) did not arrive on the scene until after the crime was committed, and that he hid his knowledge of the crime for fear Wesley might kill him, On the strength of this con- fession, Judge Martin says a new trial for Fournier will be asked for. Mr. Martin wrote a letter to Judge Spooner, re- questing him to have Fournier repeat the story to him before deciding on the matter of a new trial. Judge Martin is satisfied that 1if Fournier had told his story from the start he might have es- caped with two years imprison- ment, as an accessory after the fact, instead of being convicted of murder in the first degree. Warrants Payable. Notice is hereby given that Beltrami county warrants are payable as follows: Poor fund: All warrants regis- tered prior to May 18, 1905. General fund: All warrants registered prior to March 20,1908, Road and bridge -fund: All warrants registered pror to ! July 30, 1906. Money Cheer_fully Refunded Copyright 1907 H f Ky heimer e o wpocd these makers. $20 lapel Varsity cut. $25 Clothing House You’ll Make Money " Here Now if you're willing to spend $15 for a Spring Suit or Overcoat. At that price youwll find here a special lot of B. Kuppenheimer garments that are well worth $20 to $22 in Blacks, Grays, Scotches and Coverts. best of the season’s productions from We can sell them at suits. of exclusive fabrics. Never fory et the *“Woolton” Suit proposition. to last thorough quality suits. will do a good deal for you in the Kuppenheimer fine It'll buy you one of the new 3-button, wide Full of style and quality. ; puts the choice on the higher level. Tailoring that cannot be bettered: This $15 Sale of Suits and Overcoats is a great thing. Kup- penheimer’s end-of-the-season “broken lots.” as ours begins. These suits are regular $22 and $20 values at $15. They're like finding money. See our window display. Not a poor one in the lot, $10 and $12. About these boys’ “Best Ever” Clothes. Such worth for your money you never saw. Come in we’ll be pleased to show you. Mail Orders Filled They’re the $15 Here is the field Their season ends From the first Building fund: All warrants. Dated at Bemidji, this 18th day of April, 1907. —G. H. French, County Treasurer. Sealed Bids. Sealed bids will be received by City Council for dirt to be used in filling all around block 18 as buildings are rais€d to grade. Bids will be opened on the 22inst and to be by the cubic yard. The Council reserves the right to re- jects any and all bids. Bemidji, Minn.,April 16, 1907. Thomas Maloy, City Clerk. SPRING TERM DISTRICT GOURT HELD AT WALKER The Following Cases Have been Dis- posed of in the District Court. Pauline Hill vs W. E. Rose, New trial. Jury. Settled and dismissed. Frank Kramer vs John T. Gardner. Law and fact. For trial. - John Pemberton vs Samuel Sutor. Law and fact. Continued from last term. To be tried at Bemidji. C. M. Johnson vs Fred V. Pet- erson. Appeal from justice court, and ccntinued from last term. Verdict for plaintiff. N. H. Bank vs L. H. Chase, et al. Law. Court directed a ver- dict for the plaintiff in the sum of $250.06. W. A. Marion vs Louis Krue- ger, Law and fact. Continued to next general term, Adolph Herschman et al vs Frank Van Buren, et al. Fact. Case called, and no appearance on thepart of the plaintiff. Defen- dant’s motion for a dismissal was granted. James Kennedy vs. J. Neils Lbr.Co. Law and fact, Con- tinued on showing made, E, L. Alexander vs John King. Law and fact. Settled and dis- missed. Peter Bonga vs. Elizabeth Bon- ga. Law and fact. For trial. A. D. Polk vs W, H. Hallett. Law. Settled and dismissed. Geary Knauf vs Edward Gar- vin. Fact. Continued by con- sent. First State Bank of Cass Lake vs Nellie Lydick. Ffac: Jury trial waived and to be tried by the court. J. W. Mannin et al vs Geo. W. Gates. Fact, for trial by court Settled and dismissed. Christopher Wilson vs John McGinn and W. C. Fleischer. Law and fact. Settled and dis- missed. Robert Stanley vs Myrtle Stan- ley. Jury. For trial. Lizzie Skaibo vs A, J. Swan- berg. Jury. Tried before jury and at close of plaintiff’s testi- mony the case was dismissed on motion of defendant. Sue A. Kinney vs William Kin- uey. Case tried by the court and an order for judgment for plaintiff granted. stock office supplies of every description * Probing Slot Machine Graft. San Francisco, April 18.—The grand jury has adjourned to meet next Sat- urday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The line of investigation now taken up bears on the slot machine graft of two years ago.” This s nearing an end and it is believed it may result in 2 number of indictments against sev- eral city officials. Notice of Special Election. Notice is hereby given that a Special Elec- tion of the voters of Indepenéenz School District of Bemidji will be heid at the Central schoolhouse, located on block four (4), First addition to Bemidjl, in the city of Remidj, Beltrami county, Minnesota, on Tuesday. the 30th day of April, 1907, at seven o'clock D. m., for the purpose of voting on the ques- tion of whether or not the Board of Educa- tion of said District shall purchase Block nineteen (19) in the Third addition to Bemidji, Beltrami county, Minnesota, for a school site, and erect a high school building thereon, :;fl ul&iuc tv.henlzogd.sfiof Sl;ld Dlfl&dl'lcbdhlnlhe ount of hirty-five thousane lollars (835,000), bearing interest at the rate of five (5) per cent per annum, )fus'able in fifteen years trom date ot issue. interest payable semi- annually, for that purpose. Dated ADell 5 I8TA M M, TORRANCE, | Clerk of Independent School District of Bemidjl. The Pioneer at all times has in| TEAGHER'S ASSOCIATION CONVENES TOMORROW First Meeting of North Central Minne- sota Teacher’s Association Will Be Held Here. The annual meeting of the North Central Minnesota Teach- er’s Association, will be held in this city tomorrow and Saturday. Sessions will be held at the M. E. church at 1:30 and 7:30 o’clock in the afternoon, and the public in general “are invited to attend. There will be no school in the afternoon on this account. This is the first meeting of the association, and a large attend- ance is expected. Following is the program: FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 19, 1907. Visiting Bemldji city schools FRIDAY 1330 P. M. Ohorus. Selected. . emidji High School Address of Welcome..... Rev §. E. P, White Response......Supt, P. M. Larscn, Cass Lake Some Neglected Features of Northern Minn, .....Supt. T. B. Harley, Brainerd y Supt. A, M, Dutton, Mc- Intosh. The teacher asa Factorin Pertect Attendance. Supt. E. A, Freeman, Grand Rapids, Discussion led by Prin, B. K. Cook, Black- duck. Educational Wastes......... ... ... vu .oue Supt. 0. W. Porter, Park Rapids Discussion......Supt. O, F, Hawkins, Akely. Educational Values..............c. coeeees.. Supt. E. E. McIntire. Orookston. The Field of Normal Schools..... veev..... .. Pres. W. A. Shoemaker. St. Oloud. Discussion.. € Supt. J. General Discussion, Appointment of Committees. Adjournment. FRIDAY EVENING, 8 P, M. Instrumental Muslc . Vacal Music Lecture..... Asst. Supt. of Public Instruction C. G. Schulz, St. Paul. SATURDAY MORNING, 0:30 A, M. Music Reports of committees and organization. Relation of Supt, Teacher and schools from Supt. stand point .. .. . .... Supf Van Dike, Coleraine. Discussion 'rom Teacher’s Stand Point Alma R. Fallausbee, Ouss Lake. ‘What should reasonably be expected of the primary teacher. Miss Emma Baldwin, Fosston. Discussion.. ...Miss Hattie Allen, Bemidjl, Round Tables % () Meuns of gaining and holding at- tention Supt. I, 8. Hov, Bagley. (b) Value and time for drlll work..... ... Supt. 0, 8. Yeager, Fosston (¢) Tardiness and how to overcome fit... Prin. R. F. Ross.Walker. Adjournment, ° E NEW IDEA IN ENGLAND, Bill Creating a Court of Crimlnal Appeal. London, April 18.—A bill constitut- ing a court of criminal appeal, which has not heretofore existed in Great Britain, was introduced in the house of commons by Attorney General Wal- ton. He said that the measure would create the right of appeal against convictions for crimes similar to that now existing in civil cases. The new court will consist of seven judges of the king’s bench division of the high court of justice, to be selected and presided over by the lord chief justice of England. The right of appeal in matters of law will be unqualified and in matters of fact it will be left to the discretion of the new court. There will be no new trials, but the court will have ample powers to get at the truth. It will be able, if necessary, to summon fresh evidence and, when the court has satisfled itself of the true merits of a case, it will be the duty of the court to determine whether the conviction shall stand, be set aside or be modified. The attorney general added that this was not “a rich man's bilL” An official would be appointed whose duty it would be to collect the material necessary in order to have a case reheard and if professional assist- ance is required a solicitor and coun- sel would be provided for poor pris- oners. General Booth in Japan. Tokio, April 18.—General Booth of the Salvation Army was accorded an enthusiastic reception on his arrival here from the United States. The governor and mayor of Tokio were among those who welcomed the gen- eral at the railroad station. TAKES RAP AT ROOSEVELT Minnesota’s Democratic Congressman Talks on State Rights. Chicago, April 18.—A plea for the perpetuation of state rights was made by Congressman Winfield S. Ham- mond of Minnesota in a talk at the twelfth annual banquet of the Hol- land soclety of Chicago. Mr. Hammond took a covert rap at President Roosevelt by declaring that “In view of recent events one might be led to believe that the legislative department of the federal government has become well nigh extinct” The speaker’s subject was “The Soverelgn State.” “It is a thing bred in us to have the government as close to us as possi- ble,” he said. “When it comes to reg- ulating insurance and child labor why should we run to Washington the minute anything is wrong? We are becoming a little too paternalistic.” e SN G |