Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 23, 1908, Page 1

;-lm;?-w#\“fi:i"t N Bemldll Elks' State Convention me s and 20. | Bemidji MINNESGTA B‘S CAL THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. VOLUME 6. NUMBER 4. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 23, 1908. THE SENATE HAS PASSED VOLSTED DRAINAGE BILL Minnesota and Other States Having Public Lands Likely to Benefit From Measure.---Bill Was Passed In Face of Much Opposition. Washington, April 22.—The Vol- stead bill autkorizing the drainage of certain lands in Minnesota, which was under discussion for some time in the house yesterday, was passed to-day under suspension of the rules. According to the provisions of the bill the State of Minnesota is given the right to treat public lands subject to entry and entered lands the same as privately owned lands under the drainage laws of the state. Theright was sought to en- able the state to secure the drainage not only of the public lands but also of large tracts held in private owner- ship. Having had the unexpected plea- sure of securing the passage of a local bill in the midst of the demo- cratic filibuster led by John Sharp Williams, considerable elation is felt by Representative Volsted of Min- nesota, and he hopes to see the bill which the house passed today au- thorizing the drainage of lands in Minnesota go through the senate at an early day. The success Mr. Volstead had in getting through the Minnesota drainage bill is due to the action of Speaker Cannon and his colleagues of the committee on rules in bring- 'ing in a new rule to frustrate the ef- forts of Mr. Williams in filibustering the movement. This rule authorizes the passage of bills under suspension of all rule of the house by a majority vote only. It was easy to procure a majority vote for the Minnesota drainage bill, hence that measure went through. WALKER DISTRICT GOURT PROGRESSING NICELY Grand Jury Completed Its Labors and Adjourned.—Judge Stanton Re- ceives Many Congratulations. Walker, April 23.—(Special to Pioneer.)—District court for Cass| county is progressing very satisfac- torily, and there is much favorable comment on the expenditous and generally efficient manner in which C. W. Stanton, the new judge, is officiating. The grand jury finished its labors yesterday afternoon and adjourned, handing in the following report: “To Hon. C. W. Stanton:—We the grand jury do hereby report as follows: “That we have inquired into the condition of every person imprision- ed on a criminal charge triable in this county and have heretofore re- ported thereon to the court. “That we have inquired into the management of the public prison in this county and find everything in a clean and sanitary condition and highly satisfactory. “That we have inquired into the conduct of all the public offices and find everything satisfactory. “That we visited the county charges matained at the Walker Hospital and found them well cared for and treated in the most satis- factory manner. We cannot recom- mend any improvement in their treat- ment. “We recommend that the county board take action as soon as possible toward making improvements in the court house grounds and beautify- ing same. “‘We express our appreciation of the courtesy and fairness with which this body has been treated by Hon. C. W. Stanton, our presiding Judge, whose suggestions and advise have been valuable to us in the prform- ance of our duties. He has won our admiration by just impartiality and has impressed us with his ability and integrity. *‘Charles Kinkle, “Foreman.” Yesterday, after hearing several grand jury matters, court was “at ease” awaiting the final findings of the grand jury, and arranging for the trial of cases. The grand jury failed to find an indictment against Hattie Hensley, a colored woman who was charged with robbery in the flrst degree, the crime alleged to have been com mitted at Cass Lake. No indictment was found against William O’Brien, who was charged with having resisted an officer at the village election at Cass Lake, which was a strenuous municipal upheavel. One prisoner plead guilty to the charge of assault in the third degree and Judge Stanton sentenced the prisoner to pay a fine of $25 and costs, which was liquidated and the prisoner was released. This forenoon the case of the State vs. James Toole of Cass Lake, taken up. Klein’s New Block. Adolph Klein returned last night from St. Paul, after a visit of two weeks looking after business matters. The main object of his visit was to look up particulars regarding the erection of his new building on Minnesota avenae. Mr. Klein will start work at once {on a new brick block, which will be | 25 feet wide and 100 feet long; the |@ building will be finished in the most | @ up-to-date style and when com-|§ pleted will be used for a meat mar- ket. seldom equaled and never passed. Moberg’s New Residence. Thomas Johnson, the local builder, has commenced the work of erect- ing the commodious residence which John Moberg has decided to build for his home in this city. The new block will be of the very latest pattern, two stories, 29x40 feet. There will be five rooms on the first floor and a like number on the second floor, which' will give ample accommodations for Mr. Moberg and his family. The residence will be provided with all modern improvements in- cluding waterworks and a hot-water heating plant. The building will be finished by August 15, and will cost $5,500, SEGERSTROM PIANO GO. WILL HAVE LOCAL HOUSE Carl Jacobson Will Have Charge of Bemidji Branch.—Will Begin Busi- ness Immediately. Carl Jacobson, Segerstrom Piano Co., has received He has rented the old Bacon building, east of -the Remore Hotel, part of the week will have the place opened up and be ready to receive customers. Mr. Jacobson will have the following makes of piano in stock: The Segerstrom, The Nixon, The Ebersol. All of the above pianos are of the very best, and this company is prepared to sell on easy payments, and everything guaranteed. shape for business. stranger in this city, for he has several old acquaintances here, who recommend him very highly. He is a genial, hustling fellow who is bound to make good. charged with a statutory crime, was i Mr. Klein contemplates having a|§ shop that, in a city of this size, is|§ sur- | | agent for the i his stock and is rapidly getting in |8 and by the latter : Carl Jacobson is not entirely a (| FORTY CENTS PER MONTH Concert Was Good. The concert given at the Nor- wegian Lutheran church last even- ing by the Enna Ccncert company, was attended by a large crowd. The concert was well received, and the exchequer of the church has been enriched quite liberally, thereby. The following was the program as rendered: PROGRAM: Misa Frieda Weenaas, Soprana Alex Enna, Tenor Oliver Colbentson, Violinist Walter Smith, Pianist Der Sobn der Halde................ .Keler Bela Oliver Colbentson Jerusalem.......coeee ceiieineens cinns Gounod Miss Frieda Weenaas Fruhlingrauchen .............o.oeeeees Sinding Walter Smith Hvor Skulde Jeg-.. Bt Saterbesog.... .....vueiurs teieeind Oliver Colbentson (a) Margrethes Vuggesang. (b) Moders Sorg.... -Grieg .Grieg Mlss WLBHHES Course folle Op, 78....ccvvvnn... - Moszkowski Walter Smith Dream.....oevur i i, Bartlett Alex Enna “Miserere” I1 Trovatore.. . Miss Frieda Weenaas Local news on last page 1 price very low. colors black, white, and mode, a Ladies’ Skirts 1 lot of 8 $4.50 and $5 Skirts, m ad e from fan= cy suit- @ ings, now each $2.98 Petticoats 1 lot of Petticoats, consisting of black silk finished garments blooms, each...... waist stock; many goods, There will } 25 to 50 cents, for... worth up to be sold at, a MANAGER BRINKMAN WILL MAKE MANY ALTERATIONS Will Enlarge the Stage at the Brinkman Family Theatre.—Shows Com- mendable Enterprise. The Brinkman block will be en- larged and improved in a substan- tial manner, and Manager Fred Brinkman contemplates changes of a character that he believes is in keeping with the rapid advance- ment of Bemidji and the surrounding country. Contractor Kreatz has returned from Duluth with the plans for the addition to the Brinkman building. The addition will be 28x40 in size, all brick, and finished in the best of style. After the completion of the work, the stage will be 28 feet deep and 28 feet wide. The show will go on just the same every evening; but the fast-growing business, and the enlargement in the way of vaudeville attractions, de- mands more stage room as well as Mr. Brinkman is certainly making a grand success as a theatrical mana- ger. Bad Fire Averted. The city had a narrow escape last night from a terrific explosion of the Standard Oil tanks near the Great Northern tracks. Some oil spilled on the ground caught fire from the sparks froma locomotive which was switching around there and it was only with great difficulty that the fire was put out before it reached the barrels of oil nearby. The fire department was called out and responded promptly but the fire was out before they arrived. Blaze Quickly Extinguished. As a result of a tank of gasoline exploding at St. Anthony’s hospital this noon, an alarm of fire was turned in and the fire department was snmmoned to the fire hall. Before the department was able to get out, a phone message from the hospital announced that the flames had been quickly extinguished by buckets of water and the services of the firemen were not needed. Silk Gloves All our $2.50 Silk Gloves, § pair.................... and colored heather- Ladies’ Walsts Easter trade demoralized our have but a waist or two left. Wash Goods Don’t fail to see the wash yards offered, worth from 190 Kid Gloves Our stock of ladies <y .kid gloves in 4 light shades, $2.00 a pair, will seating room. After Easter Clean-up Friday morning we will commence to clean up all short lines of geods left from the Easter business. want te close it all out in a week and have made the tan navy lins, a yard $2.00 e a yard.. yard T ayard. $2 50 sho “S1I19 shoes for, numbers :’l\{e bhave_ placeolt then; all on M cach o o 22 98¢ _Thebala and Pack stock, $3 $5 quahty a pair be 1000 entire 3 pair $1.95 $1.19 Chi ld """" H tinue. Choice for... ..... ildren’s Hose 5 1 full case (60 dozen) chll- Men’s ,Hos.e dren’s fine cotton ribbed hose, I lot of men’s fine cotton the kind some stores ask lO hose, 25¢ and 35¢ quali- 190 | 25c for,apair.............. .c ties,a pair.................. SALE COMMENCES FRIDAY MORNING AT 8 D'CLOCK O’Leary @ Bowser Muslin Bargains Fruit and Lonsdale Mus- 9-4 unbleached sheeting 260 9-4 bleached sheetmg. a 280 1 lot of table damask, 385 to 50c q::ality, ayd... Outing Flannel 1500 yards 12 and 13c outings, light and dark patterns, 1 lot of boys’ $2 and | lot misses’ $2 and $2.50 shoes, a pair . $l 50 1 lot of childs’ $i.50 Ladies’ Shoes . lot of $2.25 to $3 1 5 shqes for, a pair........ $1-95 of our Doug- las and Burt $2.50 Nettleton’s $6 00 shoes, / Men’s Hats $1.50 hats, late styles but § lines we wish to discon- Local news on last page We able Cloth 29¢ 10¢ Shoes es for........ $1 59 a pair........ $l-25 en’s Shoes nce ard to for 98¢ B | escape the “RAW MATERIAL” SHOWED UP FINELY IN DRILL WORK New Militia Company Showed Unexpected Aptness at First Drilling Maneuvers and Members Were Complimented.---Boys “Making Good.” Company “K” of the Third Regi- ment, National Guards of Minne- sota, participated in their first regu- lar drill, since their muster, last evening. Two or three which were absent at roll call came in later in time to take part in the drill exercises. To most of the boys the drill was a new adventure; but considering all things the company made a very creditable showing. Officers Otto, Hillaby, Kelly and Geil, together with the subordinate officers, are men for the company to be proud of and are also men who never tire of promoting the interests of the organization. Sergeant Geil read the abpoint- ments of non-commissioned officers, which were as follows: Sergeants—Hervey F. Fisk, J. L Markham, Geo. T. Baker and Sam- uel A. Cutter. Corporals—Vernon I Edw. R. Getchell, Prebble, Erton C. Geil, Ted Winebrenner, D. R. Burgess and Scott Stewart. The drill consisted in most part of the simple movements and positions of a soldier, the company beginning at the bottom of the ladder instead of the top as many of the companies do. At the close of the drill Captain Otto complimented the boys very highly on their splendid work in ranks and assured them that if the same enthusiasm was kept up they would be able to come home from the Lake City camp with splendid military honors. Several new recruits were written up last night, and it is hoped that hy the 14th of June, camp week, there will be a company recruited to the maximum of soldiers to go to the city to the south. Prospects for thc company are very bright, and the organization will prove a great advertisement to the city. - Don’t Fail to Come. There will be an entire change of act at the Brinkman Family theater tonight. The Great Eastern Sketch Team, Wills & Barron, will appear again tonight, an entirely new act. This celebrated pair have kept the audience convulsed with laughter during the entire time they occupied GEO. W. WILLS AND GRACE BARRON. the stage. They have sprung upon the public an act that for eccentric songs and comicalities has never been duplicated at this popular little play house. Mr. Wills is a thorough comedian, and his panto- mine is very amusing. They will give the audience something tonight that will be unique in the line of vaudeville. FOSSTON ATTORNEY WAS ROBBED IN MINNEAPOLIS 1. A, Hendricks ‘“Touched” by a Light- Fingered Gent Who Was Later Apprehended. Minneapolis, Agqril 23.—J.A. E | Hendricks of Fosston, Minn., was robbed on the sidewalk at First ¥ |avenue S and Fifth street at 5 p. m. yesterday. He was seized from f | behind and his watch was torn from his pocket. Hendricks shouted that he had been robbed, and Patrolman William Belair gave chace to the theif, who ran down First avenue to Postoffice alley. Seeing. that he could not policeman, the thief threw the watch thru the grating at the side of the postoffice. Taken to- police headquarters, he gave his name as William Lewith. Mr. Hendricks, who is an attor- ney residing at Fosston, is well known in Bemidji, having visited this city many times during the past six vears. That he took care of himself in the mix- up is not any surprise to his friend here, as he is possessed of considerable nerve and coolness. OFFIGERS HOT ON TRAIL OF ALLEGED SWINDLER Grand Rapids Chief of Police Looking for Party Who Worked Dead- beat Game. Chief of Police Jesse "Harrie of Grand Rapids passed thmugh the city yesterday on the track ofa certain D. F. Pardell, who it is alleged, is the smooth confidence man who has been taking in the business men along the line on the railroad time-table gag. He has been representing himself as solicitor for the advertising space on the railroad time tables and in that way collected quite'a number of advertisements for which he taxed the unsuspecting party the price of $1 each. Chief Harrie states that a warrant has been issued at Grand Rapids for this man’s arrest and also one has been issued from this city for the same man, as he succeeded in getting eighteen advertisements here and collecting for same and to top off the scheme he skipped his board bill at a local hotel. These kind of sharpers are work- ing this territory very industriously and it will stand business men in hand to watch well this kind of gentry. Pardell is a man weighing 150 pounds and being but twenty-eight years old. This class of crooks are being. speedily apprehended when they come into contact with the Bemidji police force and so are inclined to give this city a wide birth. For a Tennis Club. “As there are quite a number of tennis enthusiasts in Bemidji, it might be well for the players to form themselves into an organiza- tion,” says A. A. Andrews, who is quite a tennis “fan.” “There would be every opportun- ity to have many exciting contests pulled off here, and it would be a fine idea to have a tournament here during the summer,” says Mr. Andrews. He suggests that those interested in forming an organization consult him at his office, in the Schroeder & Schwandt block. ““Fixin’ Up” at Abercrombie’s. The interior of Abercrombie’s con- fectionary, cigar and novelty stand is being repainted and remodeled, and when the painter and papers hanger gets through the place will shine like unto the proverbial “green bay” tree of holy writ. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page.