Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 18, 1908, Page 1

A THE BEMIDJI VOLUME 5. NUMBER 257. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18, 1908. MIKNESCTA RISTORICAL -4 DAILY PIONEER: e A e FORTY CENTS PER MONTH CITY COUNCIL FAYORS NEW CARNEGIE LIBRARY Council Appoints Committee to Investigate as to a Suitable Site.~--Emma Thorson Files Claim of $1,000 for Peronal Injuries. The regular meeting of the city council was held last evening. After the reading and approval of the minutes of the last meeting and the allowance of the usual number of bills, the routine work of the coun- cil was taken up. Health ordinance No. 29 was given its second reading and thor- oughly discussed. The application of Clavin & The matter of the new Carnegie Library building was presented to the council by a petition from the library board. Alderman Gould, Erickson and Bowser were appointed as a committee to confer with the library board as to the selection of a site and other details; said committee to report at the mnext meeting. The matter of procuring addi- tional books for the library was Tanner for license to sell intoxi- | also taken up and the clerks in- cating liquors in their building on Third street was granted and their bond approved. Emma Thorsan served written | notice upon the council asking| $1,000 personal injuries from a fall; on the sidewalk January 14th. She| states that on the west side of Bemidji avenue, in front of the skat- | ing rink, she stepped on a loose board and fell, cutting her knee and sustaining a broken rib. This matter was referred to the city attorney to be taken up at the next meeting. structed to at once order said books as adopted by the council at a previous meeting. The extension of the water mains and bonding for same was called to the attention of the council by a letter received from Halsey & Co., bond brokers of Chicago, who made inquiries as too the issuance of $30,000 water works bonds last year. The matter of floating these bonds will be taken up at once and the city attorney was instructed to consult with them regarding same. WOULD FORCE RAILROADS T0 OPEN OREGON LANDS Senate Subcommittee Favors Resolu- tion Ordering Suits Started.--- People Here Interested. Residents of Bemidji and north-; ern Minnesota, generally, who have made application for purchase of lands from the Orezon Central rail-| way company by virtue of the pur- chase act of $2.50 per acre under) which that company originally got their lands, will be interested in the following telegram from Wash- ington, which indicates that there is “something doing” in Congress and which would also indicate that the applicants have more than a fight- ing chance of getting their lands. The telegram is as follows: “Washington, Feb. 14.—A sub- committee of the senate committee on judiciary today decided to take favorable action on the Tillman res- olution instructing the attorney gen- eral to institute suits to compel rail- roads in the Northwestto open to settlement lands granted them by the government. The department of justice, however, will draft a new resolution or bill covering the sub- ject in order that all phases of the alleged violations by the railroads of conditions prescribed by the gov- ernment in making the grants may be prosecuted. “Milton D. Purdy, assistant to Attorney General Bonaparte, and B. D. Townsend, assistant to the United States attorney for North Dakota, attended the hearing given by the subcommittee today and re- ceived instructions to prepare the measure. L. N. Payson, former member of congress from Illinois, but now a legal representative of the Harriman lines, opposed the resolu- tion, “It is intended by the committee that the resolution or bill to be reported shall authorize the attorney general to bring proceedings not only to compel the railroads to open these lands to settlement, but to forfeit title in cases where it appears the settlement that the railroads themselves are now in possession of large tracts of land. Land grants were made in alternate sections, but this safeguard, it was declared, has not prevented the railroads from becoming possessed of large tracts. “Uncle George” Gave Fine Address. Tenstrike Tribune: The Ten- strike Literary Society held another debate at Jacobson’s hall last Fri- day evening and the good attend- ance goes to show that great interest istakenin the new organization. The subject for discussion was, “Re- solved, That it is Better to Raise a Child in the Country than in the City,” and the debate was decided in favor of the affirmative side. Among those who took part in the argument was our esteemed citizen, Judge Wetsel, who supported the affirmative side, The judge:s talk was very inter- esting and he told many reminis- censes of the Mexican war of which he enjoys the honor of being soldier. The venerable judge told of how a handful of Uncle Sam’s _(country boys) soldiers under General Taylor routed a large army of Mexicans, captured General Santa Anna and his wooded leg, scaled the walls of the City of Mexico and captured the city. These boys, Mr. Wetsel said, were chiefly composed of lads, and undoubtedly the judge’s argument had much weight in rend- ering the decision. GOURT IN SESSION AT INTERNATIONAL FALLS James Godatte Placed on Trial this Morning.---Work of Drawing Jury Taken Up. Sheriff P. A. Walsh of Kooch- ichiug county, and his deputy, C. E. Eggelston, Falls were in the city yesterday and last evening, and took James Godatte with them to the “Falls” this morn- ing. District court opens there this morning with Judge Marshall of International that the railroads have deliberately | A. Spooner on the bench. conspired to defeat the purpose of the government in ceding the lands. “The idea of the government in making grants was to bring about the construction of railroads and facilitate the settlement of new coun- try. Congress fixed the prices at which the lands should be sold to actual settlers. This price was not to exceed $2.50 an acre. Informa- tion was presented to the judiciary committee showing that railroads, instead of disposing of- the land to bona fide settlers, has so manipulated The attention of the court will be occupied today with the preliminery work and the work of securing a jury in the trial of the case of the state vs. James Godatte, who is charged with having killed Carlos H. Williams on a claim near Big Falls, on August 1, 1907. County Attorney C. W. Stanton of Koochiching County will have charge of the case for the state and C. W. Scrutchin, the Bemidji colored attorney, will conduct the defense for Godatte. [Photo by:C. O, Crippen] [Champions of Northern m.@mu.] Fosston High School Boys’ Basketball Team. LCourtesy St. Paul Pioneer Press] Gross Earnings of M. & I. St. Paul Pioneer Press: The Min- nesota and International report shows gross earnings of $621,384.88, upon which it will pay a tax of $24,- 855.40. Last year the gross earn- ings were $695,937.31 and the tax $27,837.49. The Big Fork & International Falls road which is the extension of the . Minnesota & International to International Falls, was in operation for the last month of the year and in that time reports that its gross earnings were $1,928.37, upon which the tax will be $77.13. Local news on last page with Modern Machinery, Type Faces, and the Largest Stock of Flat Papers, Ruled Goods and Stationery of All Kirds]in Northern Minnesota. We have the highest-salaried Printers Suit you. SMITH-MINOR LUMBER GOMPANY SELL YARDS M. E. Smith Purchases Yards.---Will Conduct Yards on Site Third Street and America Ave An important transfer took place the first of the week, when A. E. ‘Smith disposed of all his interest in the Smith-Minor Lumber com- pany to MLE. Smith. A. E. Smith will devot%"mcst of his time to his banking and other interests at Puposky. [_ | Printing The Pioneer Prirtery Is Equipped Up-to-date in Beltrami county, and we are leaders in Commercial Printing. Try us; we’ll Pioneer Printery M. E. Smith who had intended opening up a third lumber yard, on lots facing Second street, near the M. & I depot, has abandoned this idea and will use the yards as arranged by the Smith-Minor Lumber company on American avenue. M. E. Smith needs no introduc- tion to the people of Bemidji as he was formerly engaged in the lum- ber business in Bemidji and is a well-known man in business circles of this city. / Additional local matter will be found; on fourth page: | represented by B. T. Wilson. JUDGE OF A NUM SPOONER DISPOSES BER OF CASES Injunction Case from Cass Lake Takes Up Considerable Time of Court.---Several D Judgment A number of cases in district| court were heard before Spooner yesterday. Willard T. Horton made applica- tion for divorce from his wife, Jane Horton, on the grounds of deser- tion. After hearing the evidence a divorce was granted. The plaintiff was' represented by B. T. Wilson of Blackduck. A petition signed by Samuel and Sadie Lee asking permission for the adoption of the minor child, Dorothy Munson, was presented to the court and after hearing same the petition was granted. The plaintiffs were Judge In the case ofWilliam Deering | & Co. vs. John D. and Della Clarke, the defendants made applicatian for the re-opening of a judgment entered some time ago against them by the plaintiff. The petitioners were rep- resented by Gibbons & Toraance of this city. After hearing the evidence produced on the part ot the defendants, the court granted the petition. - In the case of Ella Wagner vs. ivorces Grantad.---Default Reopened. John Wagner, the plaintiff sues for a divorce from the defendant on the ground of a desertion. She was represented by her attorney, D. H. Fisk. After hearing the evidence the court granted the petition of the plaintiff and ordered a decree en- tered accordingly. Clara McGinnis asks divorce from Arthur J. McGinnis”on the grounds of desertion. After hearing the evidence the court granted the petition of the plaintiff and ordered a decree entered accordingly. The plaintiff was represented by Attor- ney Henry Funkley. A case from Cass county, which has been pending for some time, was brought by C. M. and J. W. Johnson vs. Archie Siddons. The plaintiffs and defendant own a build- ing with joint walls and stairway at Cass Lake. The defendant started to remove said stairway and the plaintiffs made application for an injunction restraining the defendant in his acts of removal. The plain- tiffs were represented by F. W. Smith and the defendant by Attor- ney Funk of Cass Lake, —_— Rural Route Examination. On Saturday civil service exam- inations were held at the Masonic hall, those present being applicants for mail carrier for Route 1, which is to run north and northwest from Bemidji, a distance of about twenty- six miles. The examinations were conducted by S, A. Cutter. There were eight applicants present, five of which took the examinations. The papers have been sent to the proper postal authorities and the ome receiving the highest standing will be awarded the contract. Others who pass the examinations will be placed on the waiting list for ether routes or to serve if emergency may arise, Improved Arrangement ot Stock. William McCauig is making a number _of improvements to th interior department of his store, the stock being entirely re-arranged. The grocery department has been moved to the front and east side; the west side of the building being used entirely for his up-to-date line of dry goods and notions. Bemidji Souvenir Envelopes printed, advertising the dates for holding the Bemidji Bible Confer- ence, on sale at the Pioneer office at 15¢ per package. SUPERINTENDENT STEWART REGEIVES GERTIFIGATES Much Harder to Pass Now than Form- erly.---Teachers Required to Pass Harder Examinations. County Superintendent W. B. Stewart has received from the state superintendent the returns from the recent state teachers’ examinations for this county. Formerly teachers could receive certificates, even though they failed in civics and one other study. At present the requirements are ‘that they pass in all subjects except one, and the requirements for all studies are much more difficult than formerly. Those passing at the recent exami- nations held January 30-31 and Feb. 1, are as follows: > Mrs. Eva L. Powers, Mrs. Anna M. Pierce, Misses Gertrude Powden, Ella F. Parker, Lucille Clark, Ellen E. Halladey, Edna M. Jackson, Mae I. McGregor, Jeanette McDonald, Martha M. Senske, Ellen Gleason, May Lunnen, Cecelia Rygg, Clara B. Heffron, Nellie Covell, Gratia Rowland, Amy Z. Zable and Josie Hanson, Messrs. George A. Hayes and M. F. Griswold. FIREMEN'S MASQUERADE WILL BE GIVEN FEB. 2| Eighth Annual Ball Promises to Be the Best Ever Held by the Department. The members of the Bemidji Fire department will give their eighth annual masked ball in the city opera house on Friday evening, February 21. Heretofore the masked ball has always been given on Feb- ruary 22(Washington’s birthday) but as that notable event falls on Saturday, it was decided to give the dance on the evening before so there would be no dancing on the Sabbath. No pains are being spared to make the forthcoming dance a suc- cessin every way. Prof. Syming- ton’s full orchestra will furnish the music for-the occasion, which insures the best in the city in musical lines. The following are the committees who have the dance in charge: Floor Committee—R. Russel, A. Gould, C. S. Dailey, A. Doran. Special Committee—Gary Bren- nan, John Cline. Arrangements—George Fleming, J. J. Doran, M. Downs, M. F. Cun- ningham, E. H. Cornwall, H. Doran, Bart Stafford. Everybody in the city should buy a ticket to this dance and thereby assist one of the most worthy organi- zations in the city. High Class Drama. Sanford Dodge and his clever company were greeted with a crowd- ed house atthe Lyric last night, - and once again Manager Willis demonstrated that his chief aim is to bring only the best of Calgary. It wasa veritable treat, and as the company is to be here all week, there should be a generous patron- age on the part of those who insist on high-class productions. Sanford Dodge has a strong forte and that is in interpreting Shak- peare, but he opened with “The Three Musketeers,” the greatest Dumas production. Elaborately staged and the presentation of the most skilled and aristic type, the audience was most thoroughly sat- isfied, and doubtless Mr. Dodge will be favored a return visit by many during the week. Mr. Dodge as D’Artagnan,the adventurer, made good in the fullest acceptance of the term, and his clever work evoked the - heartiest approval. The caste was all strong.—Calgary (Alberta) Dailey News,Dec. 10, 1907. At City Opera House Feb. 18, 515 ‘{_V B —