Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 22, 1907, Page 1

_Friday night, BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 5. NUMBER 77 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 22, 1907 RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS INSPECTING Charles F. Staples, Member o THE M. & LRY. f the Commission, Chief Engi- neer D. C. Morgan and Assistants Checking Up Rail- roads for Valuation Tabulations. The State Board of Railroad ;uul‘ Warehouse Commissioners are m; | ing the most exhaustive and cxtcn-i sive inspection of the properties the railroads that was ever attempted 'm{' The board | commenced the work some time ago| and the labor of gathering data being vigorously pushed, to the end| that the state may have mnhemics and complete information as to| every foot of railroad line, including | roadbed, rails, kind of rails,switches, frogs, and every little detail that has always been ignored heretofore. In fact, the commission will lay bare the entire possessions of the railroad companies operating in the state, in order that a proper basis may be reached in that most difficult of all] owned by various Minnesota the history of the state. is | tasks that confront railroad legis- lators—the making of rates. The has already, practically completed the gnther'mgl of the data wanted on four of the principal railway systems of the state: The Chicago, St. Paul, Min-| neapolis & Omaha, the C. & N. w,| the M. & St. L. and the Northern Pacific—the latter being the road on which the commission is at pre- sent making its final trips. In working up this data, all branch lines are given the same | careful attention as the main trunk lines: and in furtherance of the| work a special train members of the commission run over the Minnesota & national commission containing was Inter- railvay from Brainerd returning Saturday and stopping at Bemidji, late in the afternoon, on the return trip. While the train was here, the writer was given some as to what the commission is doing. ‘The special train was of W. H. Strachan, superintendent of the M. & I. railway, who had two private cars at the disposal of the party. In the infurm:v.tioni in charge party were Charles F. taples, a member of the commis- ion; D. C. Morgan of St. Paul, chief state engineer, and Messrs. Satley and FEarl, the latter being assistants of Mr. Morgan. Judge Ira B. Mills, also a member of the commission, was originally a mem- ber of the party, but he stopped at Walker on the way north the previous night, and was not on the train when it reached here. ‘The party measured the depot and platform, took note of the switches in the yards, roadbed, rails, etc., and were very expeditious in their work. In speaking of the work the com- mission is doing, Mr. Staples said: “The work of collecting this data involves an immense amount of labor. We haye been furnished with profiles from the main office in St. Paul, showing the roadbeds, tracks, grades, cuts, fill-ing, etc,, etc., and two | the trip over the lines is for the pur- pose of verifying these profiles. The object of the trip is to ascertain the valuation as shown July 1st. We measure platforms, buildings, tracks, etc. for the purpose of classifying them as to value. *“This work has never been attempt. ed before, not only in Minnesota, but the entire United Staies. We have Mr. Morgan, the state engineer, seated in one end of the observation car, where everything is visible, for the purpose of checking grades, kinds of rails, fill-ins etc., as they are observed, when we get off to verify measurements. The reports are very minute as to every detail, as you can see, and entails a vast amount of labor, in classification and tabulation. “We have twenty men at work in the office at St. Paul, on this work, We expect, if everything moves along smoothly, to complete the work within a year.” The special train went from here to Brainerd, where the party spent Sunday, and the program for Monday is to inspect the Northern Pacific from Brainerd fo Duluth. ENJOYING AN OUTING AT MINNESOTA STATE PARK Judge Spooner and Wife Are the Guests of M. Heinzelman at Lake Itasca. Judge Spooner and wife left Satur- day night for Lake Itasca, where they intend to remain and enjoy an outing for another month. Mr. and Mrs. Spooner have been at the State Park for two weeks past, stopping at the summer resort belonging to Martin Heinzelman, at Lake Itasca postoffice. The judge came to Bemidji Saturday to preside over the special term of court that was held here, and left the same night for Lake Itasca to resume his outing. In speaking of the State Park and the summer resort at Lake Itasca, Judge Spooner said: “The park is looking its best, in its beautiful green garb, and the spending of a vacation there is one of great enjoyment. There is fine bathing, boating and fishing, and one never tires of tramping in the park and hunting new scenes. Deer are numerous, both in the park and outside for many miles. The people at the park have seen many of them, recently. Mrs. Spooner and myself will remain at the park for another month.” Mrs. J. A. LaMoure, Jr., left this morning for Smiley, after having visited in the city for a week, during which time she was a guest at the home of Mrs. I. S. Boyer. Mrs. LaMoure came up from Smiley especially to attend the Slipp-Bran- non wedding, = Sheriff Hoolihan Coming. Grand Rapids Independent: ’Tis said that the Minnesota Sheriff’s association will hold its annual out- ing at Bemidji this year, the date being August 8th, when all of the peace keepers of the Minnesota counties will lay dull care to one side and go fishing. But if our dis- trict court don’t “get a move on” Sheriff Hoolihan is liable to be fish- ing for men—for jurors—about that time, and will have to pass the fish up. But having Fred he is never short of Fish, so what’s the odds. Since the above was written, the court “got a move on,” again demon- strating the efficiency of the Inde- pendent as an advertising medium and moulder of opinion. REPORT THAT MRS. GHASE WAS FOUND IS INCORREGT Telephone Message from Yola to the Daily Piqneer Denies the Report Published in Duluth. Yola, July 22.— (Special by phone to the Pioneer.)—The far- mers living in the vi ty of this place are considerably incensed at a report which has been circulated as coming from here, and which undoubtedly had its origin in the mind of a newspaper correspondent in Akeley, to the effect that Mrs. Emily Chase, known as “Grandma” Chase, has been found; that she has been wandering from one cabin to another in this vicinity for two weeks, and that the insinuations made against her relatives as to théir neglect of the old lady and indifference as to her whereabouts delphia last week. - P FORTY CENTS PER MONTH Charles L. Decker, exalted ruler of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. E,, has sent several postal cards to members of the order and others in Bemidji, which are of such a nature that we are led to believe that he had the time of his life in,Phila- The Pioneer artist herewith reproduces a photo of “Deck” seeing things in the city of “Brotherly Love.” d while absent, would be aired in the courts. [4 Mrs. Chase had not been found, up to 9 o’clock this morning, and despite the most diligent search on the part of at least-four different posses, not the slightest clue has been found as to where the old lady is or in what direction shé may have gone. How the report that she had been found originated is not definitely. known, but it is the belief here that it was inspired by some one who has been instrumental in causing the absence of Mrs. Chase. Efforts to solve the mystery of the disappearance continue, and the offering by the county of the $100 reward for the recovery of the body has caused redoubled efforts on the part of the searchers. been killed and her body burned or otherwise secreted. Made Thirty-four Citizens. At the special term of court held last Saturday afternoon, the taking of evidence before the judge relative to residence, etc., for citizenship papers was handled in a most expedi- tious manner by Judge Spooner and Clerk of Court Rhoda. Thirty-four residents of Beltrami county were made citizens of the Land of the free and the home of the brave,” many of whom will now The belief is bécominz almost | universal here that Mrs. Chase has| FPemidji, Sunday, aboutl o’clock a m. FELL UNDER TRAIN; RIGHT FOOT SMASHED A. L. Wickeaw, a Bartender at Shevlin, Met With a Serious Accident Saturday Night. 'WAS - ON WAY TO BEMIDJI Fell-from Platform of Coach at Wilton and Narrowly Escaped Being Terribly Mangled. A. L. Wickeaw, a bartender at Shevlin, who was on his way to fell from the train and under the wheels on a passenger coach, his right foot being entirely severed from his leg, a short distance from the ankle. Wickeaw, who was considerably under the influence of liquor, walked out on the platform on the front end of the smoking car, when the train was within four car lengths of the depot at Wilton. Being unsteady| on his feet, he fell from the platform to the roadbed below, striking with make final proof on their claims. - Ribbons. peryard regular price. callim Petticoats. Irish Cluna and Ori ntals. half it’s value, The whole | Berman Em his right leg immediately in the July 22. A new shipment of plain and fancy ribbonsof the most beautiful Dollie Warden patterns, to 40c yer yard, during this sale, while the lot lasts, at, Also a liberal discount on our extensive line of mag- nificent ribbons We have closed cut a Iot of trimmings in‘the ne » Applique Baby We were fortunate to buy this lot at ot is placed on this sa'e at half of the 7 We have a few “uits, Cloth and Silk Coats pl ced on this sale at one-third off. - ‘eceived today a new line of Waists, Black and White Lawn and Wash Silk A'so a targe assortment of Heatherbloom and Fer- 7 BEMIDJI, MINN, i path of the wheels of the car. Be- fore he could extricate the leg, the wheels passed over the limb,immedi- ately below the ankle, leaving shreds of torn flesh clinging to the stump. Wickeaw was seen to fall, and the.train was immediately brought to a standstill. The members of the train crew, assisted by several passengers, took bandages from the emergency case in the baggage car and tied up the leg, placing the injured man on the train and taking him to Bemidji. At Bemidji, Drs. Henderson and Morrison dressed the leg, amputat- ing it above the ankle and trimming the hanging shreds of flesh that still adhered to the stumip. Wickeaw withstood the trip to Bemiclji\in the baggage car without complaint of any kind, and was thankful that he was hot ground to pieces under the wheels of the train,. as his presence of mind in drawing his body when he fell, alone saved him from a horrible death. No blame whatever can be attached to the train crew or the railroad com- pany, as;the accident was the result of Wickeaw’s carelessness. Visiting Cards. A neat line of up-to-date visiting cards can always be found at this office. New and up-to-date type from which to select style of print- porium ing. EXTRAORDINARY SALE! Seven Days of Remarkable Bargains in Rib- bons, Trimmings, Suits and Coats Sale Begins Monday Morning worth up 20¢ , in the latest make Attempts to Eject Them Gang Arrested Lengby, Polk County, July.22.— (Special to Pioneer:)—At 10:30 Satur- day night, eight drunken Italians entered the Great Northern depot here and after jabbering for a few moments, started a free-for-all fight among themselves, winding up with a resort to arms in a common onslaught on the night operator, who interferred with their row and at- tempted to eject them from the depot. The shooting was continued for several minutes, but the -aim of the gun-man was poor and fortunately no one was injured. The Italians turned on the opera- tor when he rebuked them, and in the general melee that followed the railroad employ knocked several of them down. When the fistic encoun- ter went against the Italians, one of their number drew a loaded revolver from his pocket and began firing at the operator. The waiting-room was crowded with - men and women, awaiting the arrival of the east-bound passenger train, and when the man with the shooting-iron got busy, there was a wild indiscriminate rush for the door, the Italian being so jostled that his aim was poor and none of his shots took effect on his intended victim. When three shots had been fired, the town marshal and two assistants put in an appearance and arrested the Dago with the shooting proclivi- ties and two of his companions and started to the village lock-up. with them. 5 J The gun-man objected strenuously to being deprived of his liberty and again opened business with his weapon, at close range, at the same DAGO MAKES USE OF GUN IN BAD MIX-UP AT LENGBY Eight Italians Engage in a Fight, in the Depot.---Opcrath and One Pulls a Gun.--- ~ at Crookston. time shouting, “I have killed two in my day, and want to kill three more.” The marshal did not take kindly to the smell of powder and allowed his prisoner to get away, but at once began to gather reinforcements for a posse to arrest the entire gang of Dagoes. o At this juncture of the affray, the east-bound passenger train pulled into the depot and the eight Italians boarded the train. They went as far as Ebro, the next station east, where they got off the train and took to the woods, where they are now in hiding. ~ A gang of men are hunting the Italians and will take them into custody, if found. ) While the Dagoes were having their fracas and doing the shooting in the depot, there were several ladies in the building. One lady had a baby in a carriage, and one of the bullets from the revolver grazed the carriage, scraping off the paint and just missing the child. There is great excitement here over the actions of the Italians, and the residents of this place are deter- mined that the men who participated in the row shall be apprehended and dealt with severely. _Dagoes Have Been Arrested. Later—Word was received from Crookston_this noon to the effect that the “bunch” of Dagoes who participated in the riotous demon- stration at Lengby Saturday night, have been arrested at Crookston and that they will be charged with severe crimes and pushed to the utmost for their murderous acts. _— “Scrubs” Beat Regulars. There was no regular baseball game yesterday, the Deer River team failing to put in an appearance, owing to a hitch in getting their| transportation to them. In the absence of an outside team, a “gang” was selected from the crowd to play against the regulars— and there was a battle royal. The “bunch” defeated the first nine, 10 to 8. The teams lined up as follows: Bemidji—Roy ¢, Govro 2b, Rid- dell 1b, D. Spooner cf, Otto p, F. Carlton 1f, Eackel ss, G. Spooner 3p. “Scrubs”—Arneson ¢, Benson 3b, Mitchell p, J. Carlton 1b, Pick rf, Hillby If, Brull cf, Kritby 2b, Koffren ss. 3 Mitchell pitched for the ‘“scrubs” and he did some mighty ‘“heaving,” He had a motion that brought terror to the opposing batsman, and the rest of the ‘‘gang” went after the regulars hammer and tongs. The regulars played rather listlessly, and the result was a beating—10 to 8. NEWS FROM LAKE SIDE AND GRAND FORKS BAY People_ Living on Beiulilul Lake Ba': midji Are Enjoying Their Outings to the Utmost. T. B. Holmes and sons William and Theodore, have returned to Grand Forks for a few ‘ days to take in the state fair. v d Miss Blanche Sorley, Bertha Tem- pleton and Helen Hayes left yester- day for Grand Forks to enjoy a few days at the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Irish were among the ' passengers to Grand Forks today. They will return to their cottage at Lakeside in a week. Mr, Valally with his family and Mrs, Sullivan returned to the Forks today after a delightful month at the Bay. ‘Mr. Valally was loth to leave the lively lake. : Mrs L. B. Holmes and Mrs. O. J. Barnes with their daughters Katha- rine and Dorothea, ‘came across from Lake Side for a few days visit at the Bay. They are guests of Mr, OLD OFFIGERS OF SCHOOL BOARD WERE RE-ELECTED G. M. Torrance and T.J, Andrews Won Out---Proposition to Build School House Carried. The annual school meeting for Bemidji Independent School Dis- trict was held Saturday evening, called for the purpose of electing two directors and voting on the proposition to build a school house in Mill Park addition. There were four-candidates in the field for election as members of the bcard: G. M. Torrance and T. J. Andrews, the present secretary and the treasurer of the board, and Anton Erickson and P. M. Dicaire. There -was 232 votes cast, of which Mr. Torrance received 158, T. J. Andrews 155, Anton” Erickson 77 and P. M. Dicaire 74. The proposition to use $2,500.00 of the general funds on hand for the purpose of erecting a school building in Mill Park, carried by a vote of 99 for and 48 against. The building will be erected at once, and it 'is the intention of the board to have it ready for the opening of school the first of Sep- tember. Red Lake Excursion. The excursion to Redby yesterday, over the Red Lake railroad, was not very well patronized, the shower in the forenoon keeping away many who intended to make the trip, but, as has always been the case during the past two seasons, the clouds cleared and the trip was a fine one, 3 E S It is the intention of Manager ‘Marson sto take the . excursionists to the Cross, Lake Indian school next Sunday,and all who can should take in this trip, asa visit to the school will be of interest to every- one, For blank’ books; neat pocket memorandum books, or loose leaf and Mrs, Chase. price books call at the Pioneer office