Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 24, 1907, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY MIRRESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOLUME 5. NUMBER 31 ELKS HELD ROUSING MEETING LAST NIGHT Two Fawns Were Initiated Into the Mysteries of the Best People on Earth. DR. MONAHAN OF BLACKDUCK, D. F. TILDEN OF TENSTRIKE, FAWNS Degree Work Done by Local Team Is Said to Be Very Good. Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. E,, held a special meeting last evening, at which two fawns were initiated, and the meeting is said to have been one of the Dr. Monahan (whe had gone through) Telling D. 1. Tilden What Was Coming to Him most enjoyable and profitable yet held by the lodge. Dr. Monahan of Blackduck and D. F. Tilden of Tenstrike were candidates for “horning,” and it is said that they proved worthy subjacts for the Elk “goat” and his associates. Dr. Tuomy, as esquire, did the “heavy” work for the lodge, and was ably assisted by J. P. Dolan, Dr. Tuomy and J. P, Delan Did a “Stuot’ in the First Degree the “Swede” Boy,” who is a member of the Superior lodge. There were several visiting Elks in attendance and compli- ments were bestowed upon those members of Bewidji lodge who participated in the degree work for the excellent manner in which they acquitted themselves, SPOCNER MAN ARRESTED; BIGAMY IS THE GHARGE Lewis Nolan Arrested by Sheriff Bailey ---Said to Have Too Many Wives. Sheriff Thomas Bailey has re- turned from Spooner, bringing with him Lewis Nolan of Spoon- er, who 1s charged with bigamy. It appears that Nolan lived for some time at International Falls and was married at that place last fall. He afterwards moved to Spooner, and was at one time village marshal of Spoouer. The charge now made against Nolan is that he has a wife living elsewhere, and he will be com- pelled to answer to the offense of bigamy. Nolan was arraigned yesterday afternoon before Justice M. G. Slocum, and his preliminary hearing was adjourned for one'Stillwater after turning over a |prisoner to the state prison week. ,ab St. Cloud, says the St. Paul STATE FIREMEN'S MEET AT ST. GLOUD JUNE 4-5 Earl Geil, Chief of the Bemidji Depart” ment, -Receives Program of the Meeting. Earl Geil, chief of the Bemidji fire department, has received a circular from H. J. Limperich of St. Cloud, president of the State Firemen’s association, which gives the program of the state meeting that will be held at St. Cloud June 4th and 5th, The railroads have not granted a reduction in the farve this year on account of the 2 cent rate, but it is expected that there will be at least 500 delegates at the meeting. The following is the program for the two days: TUESDAY, JUNE 4, Meeting called to order at 10:00 a. m., ‘by President H. J. Lim- perich. Opening prayer by Rev. E. V. Campbell. Address of welcome by the Hon. Mayor Louis Brown. Response by Hon. C. O.Wright of Luverne. Address by James R. Bennett, Jr., of St. Cloud. Address by F. W. Lyons of Little Falls. Address, “The Duties and Re- sponsibilities of a Fireman,” by Hon. Rueben Warner, president of the St. Paul board of fire com- missioners. Address, “The Duties and Obligations of the People to Their Volunteer Firemen,” by the Hon. T. D. O’Brien, insurance com- missioner of Minnesota. AFTERNOON SKESSION. Reports of officers, Report of committee on topics. Reading and discussion of! topics, Adjournment. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5. - Meeting called to order at 9:00 a. m. Opening prayer by the Rey. V. Campuoell. Reading and discussion of topics concluded. g Address, “The Fire Service as I See It,” by the Hon. . . ward Peterson, state fire mars all. Address, “The Gag .ne En- gine in the Fire Servi- .” by the Hon, Frank J. Wat ,us of St. Paul. Adjournment hour. AFTERNOON SESSION. Meeting called toorder at1 p. m. Report of standing commit- tres. Report of special committees. New business. Election of officers. Adjournment. 1 the noon MUST KEEP A LONG TAB ON THE TRANSPORTATIOK, ¢ Legislature Overlooked Appropriation for Reimbursing Sheriffs Ifor Taking Prisoners to State Institutions. The sheriffs of the state seem to be confronted with the neces- sity of opening a running ac- count with the state which will cover two years and include all expenses incurred by the sheriffs in transporting prisoners from the counties in which they are convicted to the state prison at Stillwater or the reformatory Pioneer Press. The reason for this condition is the failure of the legislature to include in the omni- bus appropriation bill the usual| $12,000 fund out of which these expenses have been paid. That this condition exists was brought te the attention of At- torney General E T. Young yes- terday by the sheriff of Lac qui BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1907. authorities. He received his ex- penses for the trip, but was in- formed that this payment ex- hausted the fund-and that no further payments can be made. The reascn given for this condi- tion was that the legislature had made no provision. Under the circumstances there appears to be no cther course to pursue than for the sheriffs , to keep track of the ex- penses incurred on such trips and ask the next legislature to reimburse them., The matter was talked over informally with the attorney general and no action on the part of the official was asked. GRAND FORKS DELEGATION HERE FOR SOME FISHING Party of Eight Came Over Yesterday--- Some Went to Cass Lake Today. A party of Grand Forks people came to BemiJji yesterday,with the avowed ‘n- ntion of enjoying the excellent fishing abounding in this vicinit and incidentally looking over .ie various platted portions of the lake shore with|a new of investing in lots and erecting summer cottages. Those composing the party were Thomas White, Mrs. Tho- mas white and Mrs. J. P. W hite; 8. 8. Titus, Frank Stokes, C Gowran, M. F. Murphy ud Captain C. H. Jenks, the » sr being for many years supe. 21- tendent of the northern division of the Great Northern railway. They rode around Lake Be- midji yesterday alternoon, and this morning Messrs. Titus, Stokes, Gowran and Mur- hy ac. ¢,z panied Mr. Jenks t~ Cass La vccupying Mr. Jenk ° pri- va ar on the way over. Mr. Wk and wife and Mrs. J. P, Wh. remained here. They will retu.n to Grand Forks tomor- “w, Local news on the last page. TEN CENTS PER WEEK THE PLANT IS IN A | SPLENDID CONDITION Box Making Factory at Buena Vista Is Being Run to Fullest Capacity. BOXES MADE AT THE PLANT ARE IN DEMAND, EXCEEDING OUTPUT Capacity of Mill Is 3,000 Boxes Per Week---Cracker Boxes a Specialty. Buena Vista, May 24.—(Spec- ial to Pioneer.)—The Buena Vis- ta Wood Working company’s box factory is running in its full capacity, «bthe present time, and Manager R. H. Dickinson states that orders for boxes of all kinds are being received in large quantities, The box factory was establish- ed in 1905, and has been success- fully operated by R. H. Dickin- son since the plant was complet- ed. The first output of boxes from the factory was the sub- ject of considerable comment as to their excellence, and the plant has gained a wide reputation for wmaking the best boxes in nor- thern Minnesota. The capacity of the plant is 3,000 boxes per - |day, and Mr. Dickinson expects to make addition to the machi- nery that will materially increase the output. In making the boxes all kinds of mixed soft wood is used, and the factory makes a specialty of cracker boxes, in the making of which odorless timber is re- quired. Buena Vista is admirably lo- cafnd for this kind of an indus- try, as there is a world of “raw material,” in the shape of all kinds of soft timber, lymg ad- jacent to this place. Manager Dickinson . contem- plates carrying a stock of lath at Bemidji, wa wach he will supply the local trade. Extension Work Progressing. George Huss, chief engineer in charge of the building of the Big Falls-International Falls ex- tension of the M. & I. railway, passed through the city this morning on his way from Big Falis to Minneapolis. Mr. Huss reports that the grading along the right-of-way of the extension is progressing nicely, and that the contractors _(Dempsey & Dougherty) are going through the muskeag with much more rapidity than they ' expected. They dug ditches, by which the water was let off, toa great ex- tent, from the right-of way. The Bemidji band will furnish music at the rink-<tomorrow night. Everybody come and have a good time. APPENDICITIS OPERATION; IS RAPIDLY REGOVERING Counfi Treasurer George H. French Has Been at the Mayo Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Mrs. George H. French has re- ceived a letter from her husband, County Treasurer French, in which the latter states that he is getting along nicely atRochester, Minn., where he went to consult the Mayo’s relative to an attack of appendicitis. Mr. French underwent an op- eration last week, and is recover- ing splendidly from the work of the surgeons. The operation was a successful one in every way, and Mr. French has been able to stand up and move about, which is considered an unusual act on the part of patients so soon after an operation for ap- pendicitis. Mr. French is gaining strength so rapidly that his wife expects that he will be able to return to Bemidji seme time next week. Extra copies of the Daily Pioneer may be had at the office every evening. Local news on the last page. | T tent Colt, Lace, Mat Kid To,. Fine Muslin Skirts—Made hemistitched $1.75 valv for value for, . 4 to 14. only worth 65¢c. Special at. - Parle county, who had just left 25 per cent off. Your Money's Worth or Your Money Back tucked flounce; a Fine M siin Drawers—Trimmed with lace anl embroidery; a $1.50 Bed Spreads — Slightly soiled, worth 85¢; our special price only Boys’ Percale Waists—Light and dark colors; just the thing for every day. Sizes Regular 25¢ values, at 190 One Lot Fine Wash Dress Gouds fancy novelties; regular 35¢ at Silk and Wool Eolians in brown, red, navy, cadet and black; 36 inches wide; Mohair Waistings and fancy Wool Waist- | ings in light spring weights and colors at ] Finest of Fo~ superior workmanship, newest shape, perfect leathers—in fact better wear and more foot comfort, get The “Johnson and Murphy” "Le best shoe made for particular men. We have the sole agency for this great shoe and \ 473 now showing the new “Baltic” and “Clinton” lasts for the Summer Season. Fine Vici Kid $6.00 Bring us your feet. Lace.... .. Friday and Saturday Bargains We are placing on sale for these two days an unusual number of Extra Specials, offering values of exceptional merit, in merchandise that you need now. with 18-inch $1.49 at $1.24 o3¢ Chrome Calf, 29¢ 4le color. O0’Leary and Bowser The Store Thar Satisfies Fancy Sateens in black and white effects, ‘make excellent waists; worth 25¢, Embroideries —Fine wide edges and insertions; worth 15¢ and 20c at Wrappers — Percale weizht, our regular $1.25 quality, go at... ... Ladies’ Shoes—Fine Vici and Misses” Shoes — Fine Dress Kid; regularly $2.50, at only Child’s Fine Kid Shoes—Also box calf; regular $2.00 at only $1-49 | Men’s White Stiff Bosom Shirts - Our regular 75¢ and $1.00 grade Men’s French Crush Hats—Pearl Special at only. ......... 50(3 One Lot Men’ worth from $3.50 to $5.00, at Mall Orders Given Onr Prompt Attention The - Men’s Shoes 17¢ 10¢ 89c¢ $2.48 $1.69 worth $3.50 at a0¢ s Fine Shoes— $2.98 DANIELS GOMPANY GAVE FINE SHOW LAST NIGHT Company Is Well Balanced and the Specialties Are Better Than the Average. The Frank H. Daniels Stock company began a three nights’ engagement last nightat the City Opera house, and if last night’s excellent entertainment is re- peated, the company can be as- sured of a capacity house during the remainder of its stay here. The house was filled, the com- pany having admitted one lady free with every 50 cent paid ticket,the result being that there were a large number of the fair sex who witnessed the show. The company put on ‘“Neath Southern Skies,” and the differ- ent parts were well taken, the cast being in very acceptable hands. Mr. Daniels as “Bob King,” the hero of the play, was strong and forceful in his acting and made a very good showing. Olive Daniels took the part of “Sam,” the green country boy, and she certainly madea great hit with the audience, many not | believing that the part was be- ing taken by a woman, so well did-she act the boy. The re- mainder of the supporting com- pany is above the average. The specialties are of a high character. Mr.Daniels possesses avery fine bass voice and he fa- vored the audience with several songs that gave ample opportun. ity to display his talent. The other specialties, and the moving pictures, were very good. The audience showed appreci- ation of the performance by hearty and prolonged applause. Tonight’s Play. In selecting “The Widew and the Fool”’ for this evening’s bill, Mr, Daniels has done so with a HANDCAR CLUB READY T0 HANDLE GUESTS The Good Fellows at Blackduck, Headed Charles Trondson, Make Great Preparations. THERE WILL BE PLENTY TO EAT AND A WARM PLACE TO SLEEP M. & 1. Train Tomorrow Evening Will Stop at Appointed Place---Good Time Assured. Blackduck, May 24,—(Special- to the Pioneer.)—Everything is in readiness, at the camps of Trondson & Witting, for the]re- ception of the guests who will assemble to attend the second annual meeting of the Blackduck Handcar Club, which will begin temorrow evening, immediately after the arrival of the M. & I. passenger train from the south. Charles Trondson, who is the best of good fellows hereabouts, has washed alot of fine heavy woolen blankets, which the boys may use to sleep in (provided anyone is “allowed to slumber,) and he has also fixed matters “spick and span” about the camp so that all who come will be given the “‘time of their lives.” The north-bound M. & L, pass- enger train will be stopped at a point about two miles south of view of giving as much change in the repertoire as possible. Mr. Nat C. Goodwin made his first pronounced hit in this play. The heart story is one of great interest, and the comedy is of the better kind, and sure to please the lovers of a good clean show, Tomorrow afternoon, “The New East Lynne,” at bargain prices, 10 and 20 cents. HAS SEGURED MANY TIES ALONG THE M. & I. RY, A. C. McLean, Agent for Martin Bros. Has Sold the N. P. Ry. 234,000 Railroad Ties. A. C. McLean, who buys ties from tiemakers inall parts of the north half.ef the state for the Martin Bros., of Duluth, has just completed another inspec- tion of ties lying along the right- of-way of the-Minnesota & Inter- national railway from Bemidji to Brainerd. Joseph Flannigan, official tie inspector for the Northern Pacific railway, accom- panied Mr, McLean and passed judgment on the ties. Twenty thousand of the ties were ac- cepted and purchased for the Northern Pacific, This last inspection closes a five months’ gathering of ties along the M. & 1., during which | many were accepted, the larger majority of the ties offered being of a very good quality. Since late last fall, Mr. McLean has sold to the N. P. over 234,000 ties ‘that were bought at different points on the M. & I, Two Men Wanted. We want two married men to} take charge of our farmsin Bel- trami county. Seber industrious men can secure ‘good positions by applying at once to Donald Land & Lumber company, Win- ter Block, Bemidji, Minn. Additional local matter will-be found on fourth page. Blackduck, where the crowd will % be allowed to get off and go to the camps, which“are but a few rods distant from the right-of- - - way. 2 g The camps are located midway between Blackduck and Crandall lakes. There is a large island in Blackduck lake, and it is said that the 33rd degree of the Hand- A car Cilub will be conferred on 4 this island. L There are provisions ‘‘galore,’’ and everyone who comes to the ] meet is assared in advance of z having a royal good time and an outing that is not offered very often, COGHRANE FIRED SHOT " SAYS GORONER'S JURY | Inquest Held at Grand Rapids to Ascer- tain Who Killed Witt, Near Deer River. Grand Rapids, Minn., May 24. . (Special to Pioneer.)—Coroner Russell unexpectedly held an in- quest yesterday in the case of David Cochrane, a prominent at- torney, who is accused of mur- dering Allan Witt, a homestead- er, residing near Deer River. The verdict was that Witt came to his death as the resultofa bullet wound, shot from a gun held in the hands of the defend- ant, David Cochrane. The habeas corpus proceedings were taken up yesterday, hav- ing been postponed until tomor- row morning. The preliminary hearing of Codhrane, on the charge of hav- 1ng killed Witt, was held today. Estray Notice. Estrayed from my place at Nebish, one gray mare, weight 1350. One team dark ponies, weight 900 pounds each. A -lib- eral reward will be given for any information that will lead to | their recovery. J.-R. Oringer, Nebish, Minn,