Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 5, 1907, Page 1

} THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE] VOLUME 5. NUMBER 63 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA FRIDAY EVENING JULY 5, 1907 FORTY CENTS PER MONTH - BEMIDJI'S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION TOM BURNS KNOCKED OUT SQUIRES IN FIRST ROUND Burns Simply “Put It All Over” the Man with the “Rep” from Australia.---Squiers Did Not Land a Blow.--- Foreigner Licked to a “Frazzle.” Ocean View, July 5.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Bill Squires, the mystery from Australia, lasted a portion of a round, last night, when Tommy Burns solved the mystery with a succession of right hand blows to the jaw, and the fight was over. The fact that Squires was an un- known quantity had lent interest to the fight, and the biggest crowd that ever gathered at an outdoor contest assembled just outside San Francisco to witness the contest. Fully 9,000 people were in the arena and paid all the way from $2 to $20 to see two minutes and eight seconds of fighting. fight was over, but in about four sec- onds Squiers staggered to his feet and rushed violently at Burns. They came to a clinch, and Squires slammed his huge fists up to fight. Then they broke in the center of the ring and Burns immediately popped, over another right and Squires went down again. He got up in a second, and then Burns swung a succession of rights, each one staggering the Australian until he dropped his arms. Then Burns swung his right again with tremen- dous force and it was all over. The result, while a surprise to What fighting there was was decid- | many, keeps Jim Jeffries still in re- edly one-sided, as Squires never land- ed a blow. Within ten seconds after the gong had rung for the men to begin, the stocky little Burns had swung his; right to the Australian’s jaw, and he | portunity of went down. It looked then as if the ' tirement. He had announced that if Squires won he would meet him in the ring. Beyond demonstrating that he can hit hard and with lightning speed, Burns had no op- demonstrating his speed. The end was too sudden. Mr. Reed Postpones Trip. R. W. Reed, the photographer, Accidentally Shot. Mrs. John Rosancker, living in has been unavoidably compelled to|Nymore, was accidentally shot yes- postpone for a few days his contem-]terday, the bullet from a .22 calibre plated trip to Red Lake and other portions of the north country, be- cause of delay in receiving tents and other outing paraphernalia from Little Falls. He expects to be able to start on his trip the first of next week. During Mr. Reed’s absence, Mr.; Crippin will have charge of the Reed studio. Mr. Crippin is a fine artist and will sustain the reputation of Mr. Reed for high-class photo- graphy. Local news on last page rifle entering her left breast and in- flicting a painful, but not necessarily dangerous, wound. Mrs. Rosancker’s son was stand- ing across the street from his home, shooting the rifle. Mrs. Rosancker went to the front door to note what the boy was doing, when the latter discharged the rifle. The bullet entered the right breast, fortu- nately not striking a vital spot. The lady will be about her usual duties in a few days. Skating at the roller rink tonight, The Redby. Indiau nailans Are in Camp at Red Lake Agency GO SEE THEM Sunday, July Seventh The Steamboat MICHAEL KELLY (weather permitting) on Sunday, July 7th, will land its passengers at RED LAKE AGENCY, leaving Redby at 1:45 p. m. and leaving agency on return trip at 6 v. m. sharp, giving excursionists about three hours at the agency. Train leaves Redby immediately on re- turn of the boat. As the boat will not leave Redby until 1:45 p. ‘m. excursionists will have ample time to to secure dinner at Train Leaves Red Lake Depot at Bemidji at10:15 a. m. for Redby. Regular Excursion Prices. Good Meals at Redby Only 35¢ the Day’s Events, Which Were All Carried Out According to Program, Des- pite the Morning Rain. Parade Was a Surprisingly Good One, and Prof. T. Syming- ton’s Band Play --Bemidji Ball Team ed Splendidly Won. --- County Attorney Henry Funkley De- livered an Eloquent Oration. The Star Spangled H, say, can you see by the dim candlelight That has glowed since the last roman candle exploded While we stood on the lawn at a late hour last night— Can you see if they're gone, as most of us foreboded? Little Johnnie's left ear will;be useless, | fear, And papa’s scorched nose makes his face very queer— But, say, do poor grandfather's whisk- ors yot wave, Or did he acquire a skyrockety Uncle Henry has gone for some cotton and salve To apply to the arm of your poor sis- ter Lizzie, And the doctor keeps _speaking of Eight thousand people, residents of this city and the surrounding country participated in Bemidji’s Fourth of July celebration, which is pronounced by everyone to have been the most successful observance of the nations natal day in the history of the city. Every part of the long program prepared by the atrangements com. mittee was carried out without a hitch; there were no accidents, and and children, representing Uncle despite the fact that the fire alarm was twice sounded during the day, no damage resulting from thefire. until after 9 o’clock in the morning, failed to dampen the ardor and en- | midji. ~ things he must have} o All night has the druggist been aw- fully bu Father cannot sit down, so he -hndl, with a frown, And looks out at the fires that are bl-z- ing o'er town. But, say, do poor grandfather's whisk- ors yot wave, Or did they melt off in that crash the bombe gave? All day he was warned thlt it might not be best To be showing the youngsters the tricks of their fireworks; He was told that 'his beard should be shoved in his vest Or the sparks and the flames would exhibit their dire works. | and- Lizzie and John, with our outi- cle gone, Suffor here on our cats. ln the gray of the dawn. But, tell us, do ur-ndf‘lh-r- whiskers yet wave, Or did he acquire ‘a July erthl!h shave? —W. D. Nesbit in Judge. | “DO GRANDFATHER'S WHISKERS YET WAVE?” Best presentat}on—M{-s. Gamble Sam, Goddess of Liberty and states of Union. Second—Members Royal Neighbors. Most comical presenta- tion—First, Pogue boys, who had a rig representing the “lid” on in Be- Second, H. R. E. Meyer, a “coon on stilts.” Best pair drivers, Dr. Blakeslee first, Thomas Newby second. Best single driver, - first, Masterson; second, Mrs. Smart. = Special prizes—Men with cannon, Dorothy Mayo and Vada McTag- gart, and two others. At the conclusion of " the parade, Rain, which fell from daybreak thusiasm of the. residents of Be- midji and the surrounding country, who were determined to celebrate, rain or shine. The M. & I. passenger from the north, which arrives at 7:50 in the morning, unloaded about 300 up- line people, who were equally in- tent with Bemidjians to™ brave the rain and have a good time. On account of the persistent showers, the forming of the ~parade|the big crowd assembled in the was delayed, and it was not- until | Park, where a stand had been erect- 11 o'clock that the procession ed’'and where the exercises of the moved. day were held. The parade was a credit to Mayor| The Bemidji band played several Pogue, who as marshal of the - day, | patriotic airs, after"which A.B.Aller had charge of the affair and his|who acted as chairman, introduced associates, who got together a fine [ County Superintendent of Schools display. W. B, Stewart, who read the declar- The following was the nrder of | ation of independence. the parade: Mr. Allen then introduced County Mayor Pogue, marshal of the- day, | Attorney Henry Funkley, with a mounted, few jocose remarks of a ‘personal Chief of Police Knox and Captain}nature concerning Mr. Funkley, Cline, Mr. Funkley made a witty and Bemidji band, drawn by four black]catching reply to the sallies of Mr. horses, Allen and then gave one of the Float containing children represent- most forcible and patriotic speecheé ing” Uncle Sam, Goddess of ever heard in this city on'a similiar _Liberty and states and occasion, tracing the record of territories, “Uncle Sam” and his people from Float containing degree team of[the 'infancy of the nation to the Royal Neighbor lodge in uni- present time, and emphasizing the form, with goat and para- fact that in all of the wars in which phernalia, : the United States has pnrtlclpated Fire department hose wagon,manned | the fundamental principle for whic by company, ‘ Float of Duluth Brewing company, representing “Moose” brand beer, Many single drivers with ngs, Many double drivers with rigs, Callithumpians and Callithumpian rigs; Huge cannon, * with ammunition wagon, drawn ‘by six horses with outriders and uniformed or Monday, i in the Pion x attendants, ke | At the conclusion of the speech‘ it _The (ollowmg were the winners of| was announced that the prizes in the phrade: ) Wm, Thomas the American people fought was that “‘all men are created equal.® The speaker referred to Bemidji as being exceedingly patriotic, both to the local pride of the _city, stat and nation, and closed hls remar] with a brilliant tribute to the Amer: ican nation as whole. i (A full synopsis of Mr. Funkley S speech will be given eith tomorrow Oza Miles 2nd. {| with a slashing “pinch” drive in the WAS THE-BEST IN HISTORY OF THE CITY "~ |No Serious Accidents Marred the Enjoyment of FORESTRY OFFICIALS OF STATE COMING TO BEMIDJI C. C. Andrews, Secretary of Porostry Board, and Prof. Green, Professor of Forestry (in the U. of M., - Here Tomorrow Night, The subjoined letter was received> from Gen. C. C. Andrews, secre- tary of the State Forestry Board, concerning a better road from Bemidji to the Itasca State Park: MINNESOTA STATE FORESTRY BOARD St. Paul, Minn,, July 3, 1907. Secretary Commercial Club, Bemidji, Minn. Dear Sir: Prof. 8. B. Green of the State Forestry Board and 1 expect to reach Bemidji early Saturday evening next on our way to Red Lake. Prof. Green has lately had a forestry school established at Itasca Park and we both would like to meet some of the members of your club Saturday evening in the interests of Itasca Park and of opening better routes of travel thereto. Yours very truly, C. C. ANDREWS, Secretary. Messrs. Andrews and Green will be met at the depot and cared for, and the matter of interesting the people in a better highway from this city to Itasca park will be discussed with them tomorrow evening, at the Markham, hotel. e S e ————————————————————————— The races were run on Third|at every point of the game. o5 street, from Beltrami to America| Bush, for the visitors, pitched a avenue, and resulted as follows: good game, but the locals got to him Chris Olson’s pony 1st; Tom|for ten hits, which, with bungles by Newby’s 2nd; Wes Wright’s 3rd, his supporting players, ran up the Horse race—Geil’s horse 1st;|score. Blakeley’s 2nd; Newby’s 3rd. A tug-of-war was next on the pro- Then, the following races were|gram, and the ten men selected by decided in rapid succession: George Anderson won. A conso- 100-yard foot race—Stewart 1st,|lation prize was given the losers. Graham 2nd. The tug lasted fully eight minutes 200-yard foot race—Graham 1st,|and was a stubborn contest while Stewart 2nd. it lasted. Married ladies—Mrs. Reeves 1st,| The boat races were run on the Mrs. Ellison 2nd. lake a short distance from the dock. Single ladies—Hilda Dueman 1st,| ‘There were sixteen launches in the launch race, which proved excit- ing, being:a handicap affair. M. E. Smith, who had the. heavi- est handicap, won first money; Hugo Scharff “was second and Joseph Boss third. James Carlton and his partner gave an hour’s exhibition of log rolling, which was greatly enjoyed, and the celebration closed with a dance at thecity hall. The following were the commit- Boys’ race—Alfred Newman 1st, Jessie Hen.d 2nd, Sack race—Richard Fenton 1st, Joseph Hallisien 2nd; Alfred New- comb 3rd. The potatoe race was somewhat mixed and all six of the entries were given a prize. The baseball game was called- at 4 o'clock and a large crowd as- sembled atthe down town park to see the contest between ~Bemidji and Brainerd teams. The Bemidji team was a some- what different aggregation than that of last Sunday, in that Donald Spooner, son of Roger C. Spooner, was put in as pitcher and his brother John played on third. This re- sulted in Hazen playing short,with Govro on _second and Riddell on first, Both :Spooner boys played good ball, Donald pitching one of the best games ever seen here. But five hits were made off Don- ald’s delivery, all of which were l"""‘"‘ L. Brook, Eant Barkiv, F. 8. well scattered. He deserved a Ll shutout, but seven errors were m‘de behind him, and all three runs made by Brainerd were unearned, while Bemidji earned two. = Donald also came to the scratch Much credit is due to Mayor Pogue and every member of the committees who assisted in the celebration, and it is the unanimous Tequest of .all citizens and those living in the country tributary that Bemidji have a celebration every:. Fourth of July kereafter. Sen s tees who had chuge of the celebra- tion: Arrangemenis—C. J. Pryer, I,P.Ponl.fih lves, C. M. Bacon, Dr. Gilmore. Marshal of the Day—Mayr J. P. Pogus. Nmu—s.ne-u.mlmr,mlu ‘man. o 8 Gt o £ B Le 8. E P. Whits, ) C. Covinglon, E. A. Schnelder, Transportati second inning, which s “two runs. He made decidedly good, and | it is hoped he will pitch more games here. . John Spooner also played a good game at third. Riddell clouted ‘the ball gver the right field fence for' a “homer” and all of the home players did good work, Collins in® center field ‘pulling down several hard dnves, after long plaint sent to the state: fish: commission by bors, Sam Myers was: arrey Game Warden Rutled(e l,ut, on the charge of havir Park Rapids Enterprlsg‘ On com- 15