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* PROFESSIONAL CARDS MRS. BEERE, Dermatologist Manicuring, Shampooing, Vb‘clenv tific Massage and Scalp Treat- ments. Moles, Warts and Super- fiuous Hair removed by electricity Phone 410 Schroeder Bldg . ARTS MISS EUGENIA OLIVER VOICE CULTURE "MISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 404 MINNESOTA AVE, LAWYER . FRANK: A. JACKSON LAWYER BEMI - iy D. H. FISK Atto ney and Gounsnunr atLaw Otfice over Post Of E. E McDonald AT LAW ._.‘}.?&RN%: Swedback Bleck N e FRANCIS S. ARNOLD, LL.M. Land Titles Examined and Deraigned 8032 Beltraml Ave. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Dr. Rowland Gilmore ician and Surgeon Phy'mc o nk‘:‘ DR. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office in MNayo Bm Phone 396 Res. Phone 397 L. A. WARD, M. D. Phone Nu. 51 Office over First National Bank. House No. 601 Lake Bivd. Phone No. 351 Dr. A. E. Henderson Physician and Surgeon Office over First Natlonal;Bank, Bemidji, Mijnn Office Phone 36. Residence Phone 72 DENTISTS. DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist st National Bank Bu 1d’g. Telephone No. 230 VETERINARY DR. WARNINGER VETERINARY !UI{(IEDN Telephone Number . Third St., onglukwut of Ill Nlll Bank DRAY AND TRANSFER. ‘Wes Wright, d Transfer, 404 Beltrami Ave. Dray Phone 40. Tom Smart and . Sefeand Plano moving. nPrt:zne I::'fi' | @18 America Ave. R. F. MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTOR and LICENSED EMBALMER ‘With W. I Ross Night Phone 85 Day Phone 113 THE BIJOU C. L. LASHER & CO, C.L. Lagher, Manager Every Evening 7:30 t0 10:30 Saturday Afternoon 2:30 t0 3:30 TONIGHT Overture Blanche Boyer Swedish Dances Avericiousg Father Faulas Dream Tllustrated Song At the Old Cross Roads By Blanche Boyer Cupids Pranks Vaudevlile THE TWO FANTAES, New Faces, New Stunts, and “Mike the Pig” Admission 10 and 15 Cents GITY LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE Good Rigs and Careful Drivers. SMART & REITER, 312 Beltrami Ave. New souvenir postal cards of the Markham hotel at the Pioneer office. John B. Ries, of the Ries Bottling Works, left this morning for Grand Rapids. : Garnet Peterson returned this morning from Big Falls where he bad been on a business trip. Nels Otterstad, one of the best of the residents at Turtle River, came down from his home this morning. O. P. Holm returned last evening to Northome after visiting for a few days with friends in this city. John Falls, the popular clerk at the Downs & Oleary store, is out again after a short but severe illness. Roy Bliler of this city went to Blackduck last night and will survey some roads for the town of Summit. Andrew Johnson, one of the deputy sheriffs of#his county, went to Blackduck last night on business. Andrew Doke went to Blackduck last night and will take charge of a crew of log-drivers for Blake & Hawkins, Charles Hayden, who is engaged in the cedar and logging business at Blackduck, raturned home last night after spending the day in this city. H. C. Scribner, who is represent- ing the “Soo” Woolen Mills of Saulte St. Marie, Mich., was among the traveling fraternity in the city today. The Blackduck Employment com- pany of this city sent seven men last night to Blake & Hawkins’ drive on Turtle river east of Ten- strike. J. E. Dade, the mayor of Black- duck, came down from his home this morning and spent the day in the city looking after some legal matters. J. C. Sim, the Armour company man, came down this morning from a business trip up north, where he was interviewing the local trade in his line. C. J. Pryor of the Pioneer went to Bagley yesterday afternoon and transacted business there until the night train came east, when he re- turned home. The excavating for the basement of the Klein building on Minnesota avenue is almost completed. Mr. Klein evidently has faith in the future of Bemidji. Mrs. W. L. Preble left this morn- ing for Brainerd and from that place will go to the Preble farm on Pelican lake, twenty miles north of Brainerd, for a visit of a fortnight. James Hawkins of this city has purchased 2 meat market at Brainerd, J. A, Berg of International Falls Wwas a visitor in the city today. W. M. Johnson went to Northome last night on a short business trip. New souvenir postal cards of St. Phillip’s church at the Pioneer office, A. D. Cameron is having his resi dence on Irving avenue, newly painted. J. A: Fisher returned last - night to Funkley after spending the day in the city on business. Harry Koors of this city went to International Falls last night, and from there will go over to Ranier on business. G. H. Wetzel of Tenstrike was one of the out-of-town visitors in the city yesterday, who returned home on the evening train. Milo Hudbel, Louis Murphy and James Falls are putting a drive of logs into Lake Plantagnet for the Douglas Lumber company. A. W. Bone of Big Falls came down from his home this morning and will meet with the brethren of the Elks lodge this evening. George Jenson enjoyed yesterday in the city and returned on the even- ing train to Big Falls, where he is employed in a hardware store. J. W. Stewart of Cass Lake,cruiser and timber estimator, came in yes- terday from his home in Cass Lake and left last evening for “up north.” Mr. and Mrs. David Beauregard and baby came to the city this morn- ing from Funkley. They will make their homein this city from now on. . Mrs. Avis Guyer has returned from Akeley, where she has besn visiting with friends for the past month, and will again make her home in this city. A. A. Goodrich, the Capenter— Lamb manager, returned yesterday evening from Brainerd, where he had been to look after some interests for his company. Joseph Lenes, traveling repre- sentative for the Fosstou Woolen Mills, came down this morning from a trip “up uorth,” where he had been in the interest of his com- pany. Baking ceases to be an experiment where Hunt’s Perfect Baking Powder and extracts are used. Our chemist lets no product leave the factory which is not up to the standard of perfection. Henry Stechman, landlord of the Hotel Stechman of Tenstrike, came down from his home this morning and spent today in the city, looking where he will move his family at once. “Jim” has many good friends in Bemidji, whose best wishes will accompany him wherever he goes. P. A. Walsh, sheriff of Koochich- ing county, came down this morning from his home at International Falls and will remain in the city over night in order to attend the meeting of the local Elks lodge of which he is a member. J. E. Lundegrin, the Cass Lake land attorney, came to the city this morning from Big Falls, where be has appeared as counsel in several of the swamp land cases, which have been heard at Big Falls during the past three days. He returned to his home at Cass Lake this noon. P. J. McKeon, who is managing the M. & I. boarding cars on the northern extention, came down this morning and after partaking of a good, square meal, passed on through to Brainerd to interview the head offices of the company. “Pat” is the “best ever,” up at “Happyland,” where the cars take care of the sur- facing gang. D. A. McFarland, master mechanic for the M. & I. railway, went to Backus this morning, where he will place an engine in the pumping station to furnish motive power for supplying the water in the tank there. Mr. McFarland will pass through the city tonight to Inter- national Falls, where he has some work to look after. Sylvia, which is to be presented May 19, at the City Opera House, promises to be rare treat for theater- going public. Theis in the form of light opera, and a large number of the very best local talent will part- icipate in its production. Princi- pals—Miss Dora Hanson, Mrs. John- son, Mrs. Youngren, Miss Blanche Boyer, Miss Gladys McKenzie, Miss Arabella Neal, Mrs, Warren, Messrs. after his numerous interests in this city. Henry states that he is well pleased with his investments in this city. J. T. Dolan (“Jack”) came down this morning from the north country, where he had been interviewing local merhants relative to the Twohy- Eiman brands of goods. Jack says that he has been taking kerosene for an ailment, of late, and has found great relief: Ask him about it. It is a source of considerable satis- faction to note the progress that has been made about the city in cleaning the back alleys (as well as some of the front yards) of derbis and mak- ing the various places about the city look “spick and span.” “Jack” Hennessey has done much of clean- ing up, and the work was thoroughly performed. Edward Teitsworth of Bagley, county attorney ofClearwater county, came over yesterday noon from his home and spent the infervening hours, until the train went west, in the city, looking after some legal matters before Judge Stanton. Mr. Teitsworth-has “made good” over in Clearwater county, and is justly popular over there. D. E. Wilfong, who has resided at Blackduck for several years,came down from the “Duck” this morn- ing and passed on through to Min- neapolis, where he will hereafter make his home. Wilfong is a splen- did young fellow who has many friends in this north country all of whom will wish him unbounded success in the “Mill City.” Joseph Jones, who is more famil- iarly known as the brothe: of Matt Jones, came down this morning from his claim near Big Falls. He left this noon for Deer River and will go to Big Fork, ‘where he will remain for some time to come. Joe had with him a handsome rooster, which Lucas, Rood, Warren and Fisk, sup- ported by a large chorus, the names of whom will be given Ilater. Chris Christenson’ says was a Plymoth Rock game cock, whatever that may be, ““THREE WEEKS" By ELINOR GLYN FOR SALE AT ABERGROMBIE'S S. C. Bailey is spending the week at Fergus Falls, having been subpoenaed to serve on the federal grand jury. J. W. Torkelson of Bagley wasa Bemidji visitor between trains yes- terday, returning to his home on the afternoon train. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ferguson of this city went to Kelliher last night for a two weeks’ visit with her sister, Mrs. Edward Sondegelt. E. E. McDonald returned last night from Fergus Falls, where he had been to attend to some cases as attorney before the federal court at that place. J. R. Rasmussen, traveling auditor for the Hamm Brewing company, was in the city yesterday, leaving on the afternoon train for his home at Crookston. V. E. Dyer, one of the prosperous farmers living near Funkley, spent vesterday among the merchants of the city and returned home on the evening train. W. A. Cross of Blackduck came in yesterday noon from Crookston, where he has just completed a course in a business college, and re- turned to the “Duck” on the evening train, J. C. Schultz, trrveling auditor of the M. & I, passed through the city last night on his way from Brainerd to Northome, where, it is said, he is checking up the agent’s accounts. Mrs. R. R. Chase and daughter, Margherita, returned last evening from an extended visit in the east. They were absent about a month and while away visited New York and Buffalo and many other points of interest. We have just contracted for one thousand copies of sheet music ranging in value from 30 cents to $1.25. Regardless of value we will sell this music at 10 cents per copy. Come in and leave your name so we can mail youa thirty-two page catalogue free of charge. Bisiar & Fraser, 311 Minnesota Ave., Bemidji, Minn. SEES RESCUERS PERISH. Two Brothers Drown in Going to Aid of Third. St. Charles, Mo., May 7.—While try- ing to save their brother Benjamin and Joseph Henness of O’Fallon, this county, were drowned in a slough of the Quivre river near here. The three brothers were seining in the slough when Albert Henness became flrmly stuck in the mud. His brothers went to his assistance and together stepped off a ledge in the bottom of the slough into deep water. FEncumbered by their heavy wading boots they were unable to swim and died in sight of the brother whom they had endeavored to save. To Protect Tobaocco Growers. Columbus, 0., May 7.—Troop B, the mounted troop from Columbus of the Ohio natfonal guard, has left on aspe- cial train for Portsmouth, where they will be transferred to Ripley and will then go tc the tobacco district in Brown county, where the tobacco growers are terrorized by the night riders from Kentucky. Troop B will patrol the river from Aberdeen to Hig- sinsport. Trials Will Begin In June. New York, May 7.—The trials of Charles W. Morse, Alfred H. Curtis and F. Augustus Heinze, on charges growing out of their conduct of New York banks, will begin in June, ac- cording to an announcement by Unit- ed States District Attorney Stimson. All three were arraigned in court and pleaded not guilty to the indictments against them. Favors Four Revenue Cutters. " Washington, May 7.—The house committee on interstate ‘and foreign commerce has reported favorably a resolution authorizing the construc- tion of four revenue cutters, at a cost not exceeding $925,000, for the rev-) enue cutter service in the waters of Lake Superior, Key West, Fla.; the Pacific coast and Narragansett bay, R. L Peruvian Revolt Collapses. Lima, May 7.—The defeat of Du- rand, the revolutionary leader, at Cerro de Pasco and his subsequent flight have been confirmed. This wmeans that the revolutionary move- ment has collapsed. 8ixty Afghans Killed. London, May 7.—8ixty Afghans weré killed in the fighting which took place between a large Afghan force and the British troops last Saturday at a. point in the Khyber pass near Landi-Khotal, according to a dispatch ment in by a correspondent with the (HARMON 15 CHOSEN Named by Ohio Democrats to Head State. Ticket, TOM JOHNSON FINALLY LOSES Keeps Up Fight on Nominee Until the End and Then Refuses to Make a Motion That the Nomination: Be Made Unanimous. Columbus, 0., May 7.—The Demo- cratic state convention chose Judson Harmon of Cincinnat{ for guberna- torial caundidate in spite of Tom L. Johnson's opposition. The convention was called to order by Temporary Chairman Ed H., Moore of Youngs- town. The defeat of Mayor Tom L. John- son in the preliminary-skirmish did not discourage him and he carried the fight against Judson Harmon to the floor of the convention. Johnson’s at- tack upon Harmon provoked the latter and he telephoned Michael Devanney from Cincinnati that he was deter- mined to win the nomination for gov- ernor if possible and that he was in the race to stay until the last ballot. The first ballot for governor result- ed: Harmon 463, Pomerene 381, Sher- wood 4, Sandles 97. After the first ballot six policemen were sent to the convention hall to keep the Hamilton county delegation quiet. They kept shouting that there had been some manipulation of the count. General Sherwood withdrew after the first ballot. The second ballot on governor re- sulted as follows: Harmon 512, Pomerene 362, Sandles 79. Harmon ‘was nominated. Calls were made for Tom L. John- son to move Harmon's unanimous nomination, but he did not claim the floor. The delegates to the Denver con- vention were instructed to vete for William J. Bryan for president. David L. Rockwell was nominated for lieutenant governor on the first ballot. INSTRUCTED FOR TAFT. Connecticut Delegates to Hepublican National Convention. Hartford, Conn,, May 7.—President Roosevelt’s administration was heart- ily endorsed by the Connecticut Re- publican state convention and the del- egates to the national convention at Chicago were instructed to vote for William H. Taft for the party’s presi- dential nomination. In the county and district caucuses held before the convention met there Wwas some oppositlon to imstruction, the vote in the First congressional district convention being 42 ayes to 74 noes. The Second district caucus gave an overwhelming vote for in- struction. United States Senators Bulkeley and Brandagee telegraphed, withdrawing their names as candidates for dele- gates at large. Decision Permits Betting. Louisville, May 7.—The court of ap- eals at Frankfort has refused to dis- olve the injunction against the city authorities of Louisville preventing them from interfering with the bhetting at the present Chyrchill Bowps meet- Ing. The effect of thq decision: is to permit betting under the present lyl- tem to procedd. Bomb Thrown at Official. Voronezh, Russia, May 7.—A bomb was thrown under the cgrrigge of General Bibikoff, governor 0f the de- partment, as he was driving with his wife to church. Neither the governor nor his wife was injured, but a woman who was passing at the instant of the explosion was killed. Democratic County Convention. The call of the Democratic Commm:ee for the county convention on May 9. Notice is hereby given that a county con- vention of the Democratic lnurty in and for the county of Beltrami and state of Minne- sota, is hereby called to be held at the court house in the city of Bemidii, in said county. on the 9th. day of May, 1908, at the hour of ten o’clock in the forenoon of that day, for the purpose of selecting eight delegates to re- present sald county at_the state convention of said party to be held at the city of St.Panl, Minnesota on the 14th day ef May, 1908, and to transact such turther business' as may properly come before sald county convention. The respective precincts in said county will be entitled to representation in said oonvan- tion on the basis of one dal?lte atlarge f) each precinct and one additional flelente for each twenty votes or major fraction thereof cast at the general election in said state for the year 1906 for thetHonorable John A. Johnson for governor. Upon this basis of representation, the several precincts in said county will be entitled to mnrenennnon in sald county convention as follow: Alaska 2, Battle 2, Benville 2 Bemlfljl 2 Bllckd\lck 2. Baudette 3. B Birch 2, Cormet 2. Durand 2, Village of ‘Wilton 2. Eckles 3, Frobn 3, Grant Valley 3, Gudrid 2, Hagall 2, Hornet 2, Hamre?2, Jones 2, Kellther 3, Liberty 2, Lammers 4, Langor 2, Lee 2, Lake aple Rh‘]is 2, Moose Lake 2, Mcz- Sp ‘banaca 2, Walhufll 2, City of Bemlfljl 18t ard, 3; ard, 5; 3rd ward, 5; 4th ward 5, Vll]we of 'Blsckfllmk 5, Villageof Nymm-e 3, Village of Tenstrike Oenwr 3, Vil Turtle River 2, Village of anklew 2, ot Red Lake Agency 3. Zipple 2. Primaries for the selection of del said county convention will- be hel several precincts in sald county at the usual lling place therein Wednesday, May Bth.. from ih hour of 7130 . m. 40 the hour o 813 . m., of that day. Ali voters snbscrlblnz to tte Xnndlmbntll principles of democracy are invited to pariic- (nw? in the selection of delegates to this ‘Gon- vention. Dated April 20th., 1908. e of llage ates to in the By order of the " A Committe {)emocnt c County Qomr BUS%'ELL. THE LAUNGH ‘‘PUPOSKY” Running between Fowlds -and Puposky meets all trains and car- ries passengers’ and freight. Accommodations - for everyone. MUD LAKE JAKE British column. gt e o — Becretary A Sad Fact It is a sad fact that peo ple in general nothmagkenthe food they eat. lt is the dutyg; tfit:'?h;'.nlga‘: to awaken them to the necessity with the merits of a food and the reputahon of 1ts Haphazard productions are not the ones to be trusted, but where science, experience, experiment and research are factors, the result must meritorious. Under these cir- cumstances we can feel justified in recommending - DR PRICE'S WHEAT FLAKE CELERY as healthful, nourishing and economical. e producer. Just to remind you of -the importance of sav- ingyourteeth. That’s my business. DR. G. M. PALMER The Reliable Grocery Store The ordinary grocery store is often dis- appointing. Not so here:' We have in stock the very best line of appetizing gro- ceries in the city. We have on hand a large and choice se- lected line of fruits, vegetables, home baked goods and staple and fancy gocds. Choice creamery butter and fresh eggs constantly on hand. ROE & MARKUSEN PHONE 207 Mill Checks Cashed Mill Checks Cashed O0’LEAKY & BOWSER BEMIDJI, MINN. MEN'S SUIT SALE Closes Saturday Night We have added a ‘lot more Suits to this assortment. They are suits selected from our regular suit stock. $12.00, $15.00, $2 )00, $22.L0 and $25.00 qualities for $9.99 MEN’S HATS. 100 Men’s él 50 and and $2.50 Hats at ; 98c each MEN’S TAN OX—FQRDS. We have them in Vici Kid and Russian Calf at $3.50 and $5.00 a pair WHERE DO YOU SPEND YOUR EVENINGS? FOLLOW THE CROWD TO THE BRINKMAN FAMILY THEATRE High Class Vaudeville and Automatic Drama....... PROGRAM TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES 4 1 The Three Millards Various Ways of Comedy Musical Artists Smuggling ) At MOTION PICTTRES Fresh Air Fiend 5 3 Aeroplane Farman : ILLUSTRATED SONG ; 2 Star of My Love % 6 T W. J. McIutire Incindiary Foreman AN ENTIRE CHANGE OF Pnoenm"'rdfiién'r : 7 30. 8 30 and 9.30