Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 21, 1907, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 5. NUMBER 155. MINNESOTA BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 21, 1907. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BEMIDJI FOOTBALL TEAM BEAT CROOKSTON, 6 TO 0 Local High School Team Sho and Played a Fine Game.---Contest Was a Spirited One, All The hottest football game ever seen in Bemidji was played Saturday, when the elevens of the Bemidji high school and the Crookston high | school met on the local gridiron in a contest for supremacy. After a fierce contest, in which there was no very decided advantage on either side, Bemidji won the game, by a score of 6 to 0; and that score just about indicates the respec- ti strength of the two teams. There was a great improvement in the playing of the local eleven over the form shown in the two previous games played here this fall, and the remarkable, from the fact that Bemidji has had no coach. The game was a fast one from start to finish. twenty-minute halves were decided | upon and there was no “loafing” at any ge of the game. | Crookston kicked off. Bemidji got the ball and steadily advanced showing is it towards the opposition goal, until advanced the ball to the middle of the Crookston’s forty-five-yard line was reached, where the ball was lost on downs. Crookston forced the ball back to Bemidji’s forty- five-yard line, where the local play- ers held like a stonewall and secured | downed on the twenty-yard line, the ball, and it was immediately | when the whistle blew for the end of taken down the field beyond the the game. danger-point. From this to the close of the| half the game wasa see-saw affair, | with the ball in Bemidji territory most all the time. Twice did the| Crookston players have the ball| Twenty-five and | touch-down. THE TAX TANGLE IN THE COUNTY OF KOOCHIGHING The Attorney General's Office Givgs an wed Great Reversal of Form Opinion on Question That Bothers Officials. Throngh. St. Paul, Oct. 21.—George T. Simpson, first assistant attorney general, today sent a communica- tion to State Auditor Samuel G. Iverson relative to the collection of taxes and sales of lands for de- | Bemidji kicked off, and Crooks- ton brought the ball to the forty- | yard line, when it was lost to Bemidji on downs. : s i : . linquent taxes,in Itasca and Koochi- Bemidji carried the ball into chi‘; tctxunetsi’l e sMr Simpson’s Crookston territory, where it re- B o ) P letter explains the existing difficulty, as well as giving his opinion of the way to solve the problem. In writing to Mr. Iverson he says: “Your favor of recent date, en- closing the letter of M. A. Spang, auditor of Itasca county, received. He calls attention therein to the decision of our ceurt regarding the on Crookston’s twenty-yard line.{.sale of absolute ‘property;. holding Ii v dowas the Tocal team| ™ effect that current taxes shall be = 5 % included in all such sales, and to carried the ball to the five-yard line. 5 Carter, Bemidji's star halfback, the ;provisions .Of law, that whena smashed through left tackle for alme¥ county’ is icreated all back taxes shall be collected by the officers of the original county, but that all taxes levied after the filing of the petition for the new county shall be collected by the officers of such new county. He further states that Koochiching county was at the last general election duly created out of the territory of Itasca county, and the list of absolute property |for sale in Itasca county contains a great many descriptions of land in the new county of Koochiching, and he further asks how he shall include the current taxes on land mained for the rest of the game. Several times the ball was within ten yards of the Crookston goal, when they held their opponents for downs and punted the ball out of danger. { With only five minutes left to play, | Crookston punted out of bounds and the ball was given to Bemidji Midst tremendous cheering ,Peter- son kicked geal. Score: Bemidji, 6: Crookston, 0. { With but few moments left to play, Crookston kicked off, Bemidji the field, where it was lost on downs, Crookston advanced to the forty- five-vard line,where they were forced to punt. Bemidji got the ball and was — situated in the new county, but i . Bemidji 6, ks- . S " E‘:a] feore emidii (6, Crooks iwhich is to be sold at absolute on sale by the old county. You refer The line-up of the two teams was|, . ‘ s his letter to this office for an opinion as follows: i thereon. Crookston—Robertson ¢, Vander: “Replying thereto I beg to advise mark and Kalbfleisch g, Brown that so far as I am advised- there is suggest that the county auqi:or of Itasca county announce to persons about to bid upon lands offered for sale by him at the absolute sale of property therein, that the current taxes on said pieces of property so purchased by them must be paid either to the county ' auditor of Koochiching county or may be paid to himself, the counny -auditor of Itasca county, and that in any event the certificatas of sale of property so purchased from him will be h2ld by him and will not be delivered to the purchaser until the receipt of the county ‘auditor of Koochiching county for the current taxes is presented. “While this may seem an arbitrary method, I am advised of no other means which will effectually protect the rights of all parties. All moneys so collected for current taxes by tke auditor of Itasca county should not be placed in the county "treasury of Itasca county, but should be re- mitted to the treasuer of Koochich- ing county with a description of the property upon which thé same is paid. Yours truly, “GEORGE T. SIMPSON, “Assistant Attorney General. —_——e Don't Like Canada. The following, taken from the Argyle Banner, is indicative of the experience of several residents of Beltrami county who were among the many who left northern Minne- sota for the Canadian Northwest, lured thither by the song of the land- man; “The Canadian land boom has cooled off considerably since the recent snow storm in the western provinces and ‘Sunny Southern Alberta’ is hoping for an October thaw. Meanwhile the Red River Valley farmer is garnering a good crop of grain and cashing creamery checks while his wife is busy selling eggs at fifteen cents per dozen, canning home-grown fruits and making room in the ‘Cellar for a “NOTHING TO IT,” SAYS GOVERNOR JOHN JOHNSON Governor Doesn’t Believe New York Story Insinuating That Bryan Will Withdraw. St. Paul, Minn.,, Oct. 21.—Gov. J. A. Johnson says he knows nothing of the story wired west from New York, and insinuating that W. J. Bryan may withdraw and leave the way open for Johnson as president. “There has been no delegation or representative sent to me by Mr. Bryan,” sdid the governor, ‘“and as far as the story you mention is concerned, I believe there is nothing to it. We have not communicated with each other. Nor do I know of Mr. Bryan’s relations with Mr. Hearst. “I today gave the Chicago Tri- bune, on request, an interview in which I have again said I am nota candidate for president. And surely if I am not a candidate for presi- dent, Iam certainly not a candi- date for vice president.” J. Adam Bede Here.- Congressman J. Adam Bede and wife of Pine City who has been visit- ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Cocliran for several days, departed last night for their home. Congressman Bede had not been in Bemidji, so that he could thor- oughly inspect the city, for several years, but he was able this trip to visit all parts of the city and a considerable portion of the country surrounding the city. Mr. Bede was greatly surprised at the advance- ment made by the city since his last Visit here. Mr.Bede went hunting while here, and he took home with him a bunch the nomination of A St. Paul special telegram to the Duluth News-Tribune says: Gov. J. A. Johnson has on his hands the most disagreeable duty that ever falls upon the shoulders of a chief executive to perform — the setting of the date for the hanging of two Bemidji murderers. Not only does he dislike the job, but he is not at all in sympathy with the hanging of men by their fellow men for the crime of murder or anything else. “You can say for me,” said Gov. Johnson to a News-Tribune corres- pondent, “that I believe hanging is a still existing relic of the times of barbarism. I do not believe in capital punishment. I do not believe that man should take the life of man under the protection of law or with- out law. Vet I shall set the dates for the hangings in the two cases GOVERNOR JOHNSON NOT IN LOVE WITH TRYING TASK Dislikes Idea of Setting Date for the Hanging of Mathieson and Munn Recently Sentenced by Jndge McClenahan to Be Hanged. Itis not for me to overthrow the law by refusing to name the time for the executions. It is a plain duty which I shall perform, much as I dislike to do it, and although it is all against my individual sentiments and beliefs.” Frank A. Day, the governor’s sec- retary,is is also opposed to capital punishment. He disagrees with the governor, however, as to what that gentleman should do in the “cases at bar.” He would like to see the governor absolutely refuse to set any date for these hangings, and to come out with a public explanation of the refusal on the grounds of his individual beliefs. “I think a great majority of the people of Minnesota believe the same as does the governor,” said Day in discussing the matter, “and that his refusal to set the date for the J. W. Murray, cashier of the First State Bank of Kelliher, passed through the city Saturday evening on his way home from Minneapolis, where he had been called on account of the serious illness of his little dapghter. Mrs. Murray and her little son and daughter went to Minneapolis several days previous to Mr. Murray’s trip; the little girl was taken ill while at Minneapolis and Mr. Mnrray was sent for. The little girl is recovering her wanted health. —_— of fine mallard ducks to show his within five yards of the Bemidji| (captain) and Smith t, A. Peterson goal, and each time Bemidji held and Shure e, C. Peterson cb, T. for downs and carried the ball out| Peterson and E. Hager hb, Mc- no provision of law covering the same. Ia such an event I beg to bounteous crop of vegetables. Local news on last page. neighbors, as an example of his prowess with the’ gan. of danger. | Kinnon fb. The half ended with the scorea! Bemidji—Bennerman Koochiching County Court. The first term of district court for | Dr Koochiching county which was held | the country near Shotly for several | days, looking after diphtneria cases, at International Falls, Saturday, and Judge M. A. Spooner, adjourned | P | returned this morning. | The doctor reports that nearly all the families living near Shotly are afflicted with diphtheria of the most malignant kind—black diphtheria. There are fourteen actual cases of black diphtheria, the last taken with diphtheria being Ben and Lauritz Anderson, The doctor states that he believes who presided, and several attorneys, returned from that place this morn- ing. The term was a most success- ful one, for a beginner, and the! cases were disposed of in a most expeditious manner. C. W. Stanton of International Falls conducted all cases for the county. | the spread of the disease has been Cases were disposed of as follows: John Haluptzok vs. August Peter- son, findings and judgment for plaintiff for $210.39 and interest. P. J. Russell was attorney for plain- tiff. John Haluptzok vs. D. W. Whit- ford et. al., findings and judgment for plaintiff for $224.55 and inter- | at Blackduck, who did yoeman ser- est. Lillian Lukenbill, special admin- istratrix, et. el., vs.Hans O. V.Weme e.al, action to enjoin mortgage foreclosure, tried and sub-mitted. C. L. Hillstead vs. S. J. A. Dahl, appealed on questions of law. Argu- ed and submitted. Edw. Bennett vs. J. A. Godatte, et. al.,, tried, and judgment ordered for plaintiff. Several personal tax cases went over until next term. State of Minnesota vs. Edw. Whit- com, indicted for grand larceny in the second degree. Defendant En- tered plea of guilty and was sentenced to one year in state penitentiary. State of Minnesota vs. Jas. A. Godatte, indicted for murder in the first degree, filed demurer to the indictment. Demurer overruled, then entered plea of not guilty, by. stipulation; trial continued to ad- journed term, February 18th, 1908, There were twenty naturalization papers issued, Tuesday, the first day of the court session. Local news on last page Much Diphtheria. Blakeslee, who has been in stopped and that he will be able to stamp out the diphtheria altogether. So severe have been some of the caaes that a number who have re- covered have entirely lost their speech. Dr. Blakeslee has words of praise for Rev. Bumdahl,the Luthern pastor vice in" caring for the diphtheria patients. Rev. Bumdahl waded through the swamps with his feet | clad only in light shoes, and his self- | denial in behalf of the afficted fami- les, deserves great praise. Will Go to Minot. The members of the Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. E., have received neatly-printed invitations to attend the celebration of the institution of the Minot, N. D., Lodge No. 1089, on Saturday, Octo- ber 26th. One member of the local lodge will go to Minot on that occa- sion. Fred Jordan will be that member, and that he will properly represent Bemidji, goes without say- ing. Fred is a “warm number” any- way. Good Financiering. Sheriff Baldwin of Jackson County, Missouri, insured his life twenty years ago, paid less than five thous- and dollars, received a dividend of nearly seventeen hundred, and at his death the New York Life paid his family ten thousand. DEFECTIVE PAGE - = | c, Kreatz P tie, neither side having been able|1g, Roberts 1t, Hendrum 1le, Boyer to score. rg, Lycan rt, Kruse re, Getchell 1h, In the second half, the Bemidji|Carter rh, Peterson fb, Shook quarter; ) players took the offensive. isubs, Dwyer and Gould. BLANK BOOKS A large consignment of Day Books, Ledgers, Cash Books and Journals, have just been received and the stock is com- plete and will give the buyer a good good selection from which to make his choice. MEMORANDUM BOOKS Our line is the most complete assort- =< oo ment in Northern Minnesota. books from the very cheapest to the very best Jeather bound book or cover. BEMIDJI PIONEER Stationery Department We have Big La’fi Drive. L. F. Johnson, the local repre- sentative for the C. A. Smith Tim- ber company, returned Saturday evening from a business trip to Brainerd and Dagget Brook. The Smith Timber company has a drive of logs at the head of Dagget Brook, which is being brought to the Mississippi river. There are about 2,000,000 feet of pine in the drive, and also a large amount of cedar and pulp wood. How Abouf This, Fred. Spooner Northern News: Mr. F. Eberlin, of the Bemidji Brewing Co., is here on a visit with his rela- tives, the family Senski, and inci_ dently casting his eye for business Spooner would be an ideal location for a brewing establishment and we would uot be surprised if the gentle- man above referred to will take ad- vantage and be in on the ground floor. Prof. Elliot A. Boyl to Lecture. The first lecture of the five en- tertainments to be given by the ladies of the Presbyterian church, will be a lecture by Prof. Elliot A. Boyle, Saturday evening, Oct. 26th. Prof. Boyl is considered - one of the ablest orators on the American platform. He is scholarly and elo- quent and his lectures are filled with wit, humor and sentiment. Hyatt Makes Changes. W. E. Hyatt came down this morning from Fowlds, where he is now engaged in business. Mr. Hyatt has leased the Crooks- ton Lumber company’s hotel at Fowlds, and will run the same during the next year. Mr. Hyatt has leased his hotel at Turtle River to Mr. Smith, . New Postmaster at Firman. Congressman Steenerson writes the editor of the Pioneer that he has been officially notified from Washington that David Parkhurst has been appointed postmaster at Firmaf. Firman is one of the postoffices in the extreme north end of this county. Additional local matter will be found which are pending-before me. It is|executions would be generally not a matter of choice on my part. |applauded.” Girl Has Improved. Turtle River. Turtle River, Oct. 2L.—(Special to Pioneer.)—A farewell dance was given Saturday night at the Inter- national Hotel, in Turtle Mr. Pete Larkin, who has had charge of the hotel since last May, goes out of business Oct. 21, and J. W. Smith, Turtles’ butcher, will conduct the hotel the coming winter. Mr. W. Kelso of the Kelso Lum- ber company is in Turtle River look- ing over the company’s interests there. Mrs. Gyatt and daughter, Minnie, were visitors in Bemidji Saturday. Frank Van Tassel returned last night from the harvest fields of North Dakota. The M. & I. wrecker came up from Bemidji Sunday and cleared away all the logs and broken cars that were left in the ditch after the wreck. Mr. Ladimer, who recently came back from the Brainerd hospital, is up again and expects to be at his work soon. Miss Ida Crowell of Bemidji is visiting at the home of her sister, *| Mrs. Kirtland. Mr. A. O. Johnson, the popular merchant of Turtle River, left on Saturday night's train for. Ft. Francis, Canada, where he will look over some property he has purchased there. The Ladies’ Aid met at the home of Mrs. C. Booth. A goodly number was present. F. G. Fleming of Bemidji was a visitor in Turtle Sunday. Oscar Johnson spent Saturday in Bemidji. Particulars, With a Vengeance. The Montrose Herald enjoys the acquaintance of an editor who found it necessary to warn a careless reporter to write nothing unless he knew it to be correct. Later in the day the reporter handed in a society item as follows: “It is rumored that Mrs. Smith, who claims to reside in South Chestnut street, gave a so-called dinner party to a number of her alleged friends. Mrs. Smith asserts that they had a good time. In the progressive euchre feature, which. followed the dinner, Mrs. Brown, who claims to be the wife of Postmaster Brown, was successful.” Bardwell Gets Pension Raise. Fred A. Dennis, private secretary to Congressman Steenerson, writes to the Pioneer today that the pension of Geo. A. Bardwell of Bemidji, formerly a corporal of Co. E., Third - | Minnesota, has been granted an increase in pension to $15 per month, the raise being in accordance with the age limit, as provided in the law adopted at the last session of congress. Mr. Bardwell is a member of the local G. A. R. posg, River.