Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 4, 1908, Page 1

in the MIKNESOTA HISTORICAL THE BEMIDJI DAILY PION VOLUME 5. NUMBER 297. SOCIETY, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH REPUBLIGAN GAUGUS TO BE HELD MONDAY P. M. Five Delegates to Be Elected Each Ward to Attend County Cn_nvemion April 9. from Pursuant to the call issued by the Republican State Central committee a convention for the county of Bel- trami is hereby called for the pur- pose of electing delegates to the Re- publican State Convention to be held in Minneapolis on Thursday, April 16, which convention will elect four delegates-at-large and their alternates to the Republican National Conven- tion in Chicago. Said county con- vention will also elect a delegate to attend the Ninth Congressional Dis- trict convention to be held in the city of Crookston on the 15th of April, which Congressional District convention will elect two delegates and their alternates to also attend the Republican National Convention at Chicago. The caucuses in the several pre- cincts in the County of Beltrami, shall be held on Monday, April 6th, between the hour of 2 p. m. and 4 p. m., for the purpose of electing delegates to the county convention, said county convention to be held in the Court House Hall in the City of Bemidji, at 2 p. m., on the 9th day of April, for the purpose of electing twelve delegates to attend the State Convention, to be held City of Minneapolis on Thursday April 16th, and also to elect twelve delegates to attend the ninth Congressional District Convention to be held at the City of Crookston on the fifteenth day of April for the purpose of elect- ing two delegates and two alter- nates to the Republican National Convention to be held at Chicago on June 16th, 1908. The apportion- ment of delegates from the several precincts in the County of Beltrami shall be and is as follows: Alaska-2 Battle-2 Benville-2 Be- midji-2 Blackduck-2 Baudette-3 Buzzle-2 Birch-2 Cormant-2 Durand-2 Village of Wilton-2 Eckles-3 Frohn-3 Grant Valley-3 Gudrid-2 Hagali-2 Hornet-2 Hamre-2 Jones-2 Kelliher-3 Liberty-2 Lammers-2 Langor-2 Lee-2 Lakewood-2 Maple Ridge-2 Moose Lake-2 McDougald-2 Minnie-2 Nor- thern-2 Nebish-2 Port Hope-2 Quir- ing-2 Roosevelt-2 Summit-2 Shotley-2 Village of Baudette-3 Spooner-3 Vil- lage of Spooner-3 Spruce Grove-2 Turtle River-2 Taylor-2 Wabanaca-2 Walhalla n. t. City of Bemidji 1st ward-5 2nd ward-5 3rd ward-5 4th ward-5 Village of Blackduck-5 Vil- lage of Nymore-2 Village of Ten- strike Center-3 Village of Turtle River-2 Village of Funkley-2 Village of Red Lake Agency-3 Zipple-2. By order of the Beltrami County Republican Committee. W. L. Books, I. B. Olson, Secretary. Chairman. Polling places for the City of Be- midji: First store. Second ward—City Hall. Third ward—Pogue’s livery barn. Fourth ward—Bemidji Employ- ment office, 115 Third St. Ward—Midway Grocery The Man in the Case. “The best show I ever saw in Be- midji” said a prominent business man after the performance of “The Man in the Case,” at the Opera House last night. The writer is willing to venture further and to the extent of saying that Miss Cathe- rine Henry, Mr. Eugene West and The Man in the Case, are the most impressive artists and the finest play that ever went through this part of the country. Everyone in the large audience was delighted and it must be confessed that this show proved an unexpected surprise, particularly the principal actors. Naturally a beautiful woman, Miss Henry was simply grand in the lead- ing role of the French adventuress, playinga most difficult character with exquisite womanly charm and dramatic strength that was simply startling. Miss Henry ranks easlly with the finest and certainly over- shadows any actress that has ever played at Bemidji. In her . quiet moments she suggests to a great degree Clara Morris, while in pas- sionate scenes she is as queenly as Julia Marlowe. Her gowns last night were simply creations, partic- ularly the one she wore in act 4. Mr. West, as “The Man” was delight- fully natural. In fact with him it doesn’t seem like acting at all. This actor possesses that rare quality, a EUGENE WEST. perfect enunciation, and he reads his part in a manner that is a pleas- ure to the ear. He looked the part to a nicety and, as one may ex- pect from such an artist, easily leads the men in the company. The supporting company is de- cidedly good, for which we may be thankful, particularly in these days when support is as a rule, so wretched. = Carter Edwards as the younger wayward brother played the part with good understanding, and while possessing a slight faculty of reading some of his lines in a monotone manner, he nevertheless was decidedly pleasing and thorough- ly sympathetic in his portrayal. Mr. Ross reveled in the amusing part of the traveling salesman, and together with Miss Edwards in the opposite comedy role, had- the audi- ence laughing most of the time, espesial]y in that absurd proposing scene. The rest of the parts were capably played, the scenery was a delight to the eye, and if this com- pany doesn’t get a packed house to- night to see their best play, “The County Sheriff,” it is because Bemidji doesn’t want a good show. Don’t miss it tonight? DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS GCHURGHES OF THE CITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Tomorrow. Catholic Church—There will be mass tomorrow at 8:30 and 10:30 4. m. Episcopal—Services will be held in the Odd Fellows hall Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. Rev. Parshall will officiate. Sabbath school at 4 p m. at the Odd Fellows hall. Norwegian Lutheran—Services morning and evening. Morning service at 10:30. Preaching by the pastor. In the evening service at 8:00. Suuday school at 2 o’clock p. m. Rev. T. S. Kolste, pastor. Methodist =~ Episcopal—Morning services at11. Rev. T. G. Gal- braith, pastor of the Methodist church at Cass Lake, will officiate. Sunday school at 12 o’clock. Ep- worth League at 7 p. m. Evening service at 8 p. m. Baptist—Communion service at 10:30. Preaching at 11." Subject, “Four Bringing One.” Afternoon service for praise and prayer at 3 p.m. B. Y. P. U 7:15; evening service at 8. Topic, ‘‘Personal Evangelism.” Special singing. Mrs. Alvord will have charge of the musi- cal part of all services. Meeting every night during the week, at 8, Come. Presbyterian—Morning worship at11. Subject, “Christianity vs Pharisaism.” Bible class and Sun- day school 12:15; Jr. C. E. at 3; Sr. C. E. at 7; evening service at 8. Sub]ect, “The Voices of Spring”— t Lo the winter is past, the time cf he singing of birds is come.” The public is cordially invited - to these services. We welcome those who spend Sunday in the city. DEGREASE IN TIMBER GUT THROUGHOUT THE STATE Forestry Commissoner Estimates the Cut to Be Less Than One Half of That of Last Year. There is a falling off of nearly 50 per cent in the timber cut_ in Minnesota during the present sea- son as compared with recent pro- ceding years, according to figures and estimates prepared by Forestry Commissioner C. C. Andrews. He says: “The aggregate output of vari- ous kinds of timber and wood from the Minnesota forests this past winter, in round numbers, was: Pine, 800,000,000 feet; mixed timber, in- cluding ash, balsam, basswood, birch, cedar, poplar, pine, spruce and tamarac, 79,000,000 feet; num- ber of poles, 213,028; ties, 3,565,750; posts, 1,754,500, cords of pulpwood, 151,800; cords of wood 75,580; num- ber of feet of mining timber, 500,- 000; number logging camps, 529; number of men employed, 19,575; everage wages, $26 a month and board. These returns are probably dren’s Hats. 25 per cent below the actual out- put. “In respect to cordwood, pulp- wood, posts, ties and poles, I be- lieve they are more than 25 per cent below the actual output. Naturally I could not get the ad- dress of all who were cutting wood and timber.” Pioneer Ads the Best. Mr. Williams, the piano tuner who has been in the city the past week, states as follows: “I am more than pleased with the adver- tising I have placed in the Pioneer the last week., The result from the first days ad gave me more tuning of pianos than I could at- tend to in a week. I consider the Pioneer ads the best result-getter of any daily paper, outside the twin cities. Literary Club Meets Monday. The Ladies Literary Club will meet at the home of Mrs. L. H. Bailey on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Papers will be read by Mrs. Beeson and Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Symington Dead. Word was received late this after- noon announcing the death of Mrs. Symington, who died this afternoon at Port Huron,- Michigan. The funeral will be held there tomorrow or Monday. NEW GCOUNTY OFFIGERS FOR KOOGHIGHING GOUNTY W. V. Kane Appointed County Attorney. Governor Johnson Appoints Mac Loman Judge of Probate. International Falls, April 3— (Special to Pioneer.)—At a recent session of county commissioners, called for that purpose, W. V. Kane was appointed as county attorney to fill the unexpired term-of Judge C. W. Stanton, who resigned that posi- tion to take up his duties as asso- ciate district judge. Mr. Kane, who has been judge of probate since the organizotion of the county, resigned that position to assume his new duties as county at- torney. Mr. Kane isa young man and came to this county from Wheaton, Minn., about three years ago. Governor Johnson has appointed Mac Loman to succeed Mr. Kane as judge of probate. Game Warders After Sooners. The state game and fish commis- paying special attention sion is to duck hunters at this season, for, according t6 Executive Agent Carlos Avery, the commission regards this as a grevious offense. Only two have been caught and fined this spring. “Shooting ducks at this season is regarded as a serious offense,” said Mr. Avery. “It prevents tde ducks from mating and nesting and drives them away from the lakes and sloughs in this state. Usually the ducks are mated be- fore they come from the South, so if one of the pair is shot it spoils the , whole family. If the ducks are.let alone at this time they will nest all over the state.” People coming on the trains from different parts of the state report seeing flocks of thousands of geese along the routes of the 'railroads, especially on the ice in the lakes. The geese come a week or two ahead of the ducks and they do not nest in this part of the state. Some geese nest in the northwest portion of the state, around Red Lake, but the most of them go up to Canada. Mr. Avery also reminds the hun- ters that the trout fishing season opens April 15. Local news on last page SECTION FOREMAN FINDS BODY OF UNKNOWN MAN Unlorfunate Man Drowns ina Cooley Near the Track.—Coroner Will Investigate. Northome, Minn.,April 4.—(Spec- ial to Pioneer.)—The dead body of an unknqwn man was found lying face down in the snow near the M. & I. railroad track one-half mile south of here, Friday noon, by Mr. Cain, the section foreman, who | Was coming home to dinner from work. Mr. Cain noticed a hat lying a short distance fiom the track and stopped to get it. There is a high embankment at this point and when he reached the bottom he saw the lifeless_form of a man lying face down in the mouth of a cul- vert. He immediately proceeded to town, reported the matter to the |-authorities here and an investigation followed. It appears that the unfortunate man had left the track to geta drink of water at the culvert and died suddenly "while in the act of taking a drink through the hole g |be had made in the ice, his face being in the water when the body was found. Further examination of . the sur- | roundings of the place revealed no B | foot prints except those made by the man himself when he left the track to go to the creek. The f snow around the spot where the g [ body was found was undisturbed E|and showed nosigns of a struggle, doing awady with all suspicions of foul play. No one was able to identify the man, owing to the fact | that his face was partly hidden from view by water from the hole Hlin the ice, but judging from the ‘|| appearance of his clothing the man The entire production of America’s largest ered during this sale. and most celebrated manufacturers in Suits, Coats, Skirts and Dresses will be on display all day Monday, April 6th, 1908. Everyone of the new beautiful styles that this great house man- ufactures will be represented in this sale; each garment an exclusive model and can be deliv- Also orders taken to your measure and delivered in time for Easter. Hundreds of styles to choosé from. This will be the largest, most superb sample line ever brought to eur Opening Sale. buy your Easter Suit, Coat, Slm't or Dress. insure best styles. MILLINERY. An excellent opportunity to Making selections early will We will have for your inspection an especially large display of new creations in Easter Pattern Hats, Trimmed Hats, Sailors, Misses’ and Chil- ‘Also just received a new line of School Hats. Monday, April 6th, is the day at THE BERMAN EMPORIUM A A A A A AN AN AN AN A A A AN AAAAAAARARS is evidently a lumberjack. The body has been left undis- # | turbed . awaiting: the arrival of the § | coroner who is expected heré to- B (day. Militia: Men Attention. Any one wishing, or-those . mem- bers who have already made appli- cation to join the militia company are requested to call at Lawyer Frank Jackson’s office Sanday, April 5th, at from 2 to 5 p. m. Important business concerning making out of papers and signing of same will be transacted. All militia men and: those who wish to join said company are re- quested to report to clerk. This isthelast meeting of company before we are mustered into the Service so every one be present. By order of A. Otto. V. 1. Preble, company clerk. District Court Proceedings. Late yesterday afternoon the jury in the case of the State of Minne- sota vs. Thomas Kennedy, who was chargdd with petit larceny, returned a verdict of not guilty and Kennedy was then discharged by order of the court. The civil calendar was resumed this’ morning, the first ‘case to be called being that of Mrs. Scrutchin vs. the City of Bemidji. Mrs. Scrutchin, in her complaint, alleges that she was hurt by 2 fall ‘on a de- fective sidewalk. The case will probably go to the ]ury this after- noon. Improvements at Postoffice. Postmaster Erickson is making a number of changes in the postoffice building. " A partition has been put up from the general delivery window, which partitions off the left side of the building. This will be used by Mr. Erickson as a private office. The partition has been moved for- ward some to make additional room in the working rooms of the office and will give the clerks more room. A number of new lock boxes have been put in to meet the mcreased demand for same. " Large size “merry widow” sailor hats for school girls at Mrs.Henrion- net’s. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page.