Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 11, 1908, Page 1

59 Flks' State Convention s ~THE BEMIDJI D o 20. || Bamil, Jull 27---Aug. VOLUME 6. NUMBER 19. : Bemidji Bible Conference LY PIONEEK BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, MAY‘ll, 1908.* PARK RAPIDS HANDED 5-3 DEFEAT TO THE BEMIDJIS Baumgartner Pitched Fine Game for Park Rapids.---l‘ocils ‘‘Booted’”’ Nearly Everything in Sight.---Other Sunday Games in the North Country. Through the good pitching of Baumgartner for Park Rapids and the dumb plays and errors of Be- midiji fielders, the Park Rapids base- | ball team was enabled to hand a 5 to 3 defeat to the Bemidji team yes- terday afternoon in a game which showed clearly that the locals must practice if they intend to win games, | and must also get back their batting eyes if they intend to win games this summer. Although Park Rapids did not earn any of the five runs she got (as earned runs go, in aaseball scoring) and Bemidjidid earn one of her two by a base on balls followed by a clean two-bagger, the visiting team de- served their victory, as they played | better all-around ball than Bemidji. Their errors came at a time when they were not very costly, while Be- midji players got “butter fingers” at just the wrong time, counting in the score column. Baumgartner, who has been play- ing with Bemidji, deserted the locals and was “on the hill” for his old team-mates, he having formerly played with Park Rapids. ‘‘Baum” was out to win, if possible, and he did his best, having much speed|* and an assortment of benders that the locals could not do much with. He struck out fourteen, allowed five hits (two of them two-baggers) and passed two, being effective when the bases were occupied. He was given good support, despite the fact that his team-mates made seven errors. A fast double play by Dahms, Ressler and Downs was the fielding | feature of the game. Emmerson hurled ’em over for Bemidji, and the Indian twirler pitched a good game. With erroress support on both sides Emerson would have won, but the men back of him played very much corner lot at times. Roy had a finger badly injured in the early part of the game, | but stuck to his post behind the bat, and caught a good game, despite his injury. The “bum” digit, however, interfered with his batting. Emerson was touched for five hits (one a two-bagger by Pierce), “fanned” twelve and passed one. He was steady, in spite of the “boot- ing’”” behind him. In the ninth inning, the locals awoke from their lethargy and began doing things. Park Rapids had just scored three runs on a dumb muff of an infield hit and a “sneak” play from third by Bungo, whereby the latter scored. Roy was hit by a pitched ball and Petrie, who had been fanning the air mostly, landed one for two bags, Louie scoring. Petrie stole third and scored a moment later on a short passed ball. Baumgartner took an extra stong breathing spell and struck out both Bush and Rid- dell, and Schriner was thrown out at the plate when he attempted to steal home on a short throw to the second baseman, ending the game abruptly. M. F. Wilson (better known as “Bill”)braved the eyes of the crowd and occupied the position of judge of plays. He umpired a good game, and gave general satisfaction, al- though called upon to make several very close decisions. The crowd was inclined to “jolly” “Bill,” but he took 1t in good form, and smiled all the way through. “Bill” is one of the most vociferous rooters” in the state of Minnesota, ‘tand-when he remonstrated with the fanatics on the side “kidded” him, rooting ability. The two teams lined up as fol- lows: Bemidji—Beale ss, L: Carlton If, Collins cf, Roy c, Petrie 3b and 2b, lines they well knowing his OSTEOPATH Treats all diseases, acute or chronic, by physiological methods. Medical Electricity of all kinds. Dry Hot Air Apparatus, etc, for treatment of chronic diseases by modern means. PHONE 410 LADY ASSISTANT SCHROEDER BUILDING BEMIDJI, MINN. We carry a complete line of the cele- brated Foot-Schulze Shoes 0. C. ROOD & (0. NEW SHOE AND FURNISH- ING GOODS STORE. We are now ready for business with a full line of Ladies’, Misses’, Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Shoes; also a full line of Men’s Furnishing Goods. Give Us a Call Fourth Street Next to Roe & Markusen’s | Bush 2b and 3b, Riddell 1b,Schriner rf, Emerson p. Park Rapids—Ressler, 2b, Downs 1b, Bell cf, Baumgartner p, Pierce If, Hutchinson 3b, Andrel If, Bungo ¢, Dahms ss. Score by innings Bemldjl... . l; Park Rapids. 000000" 01000035 H.E. 59 67 Red-Hot Lumber Company Game. A red-hot game of baseball that was the real article of the great national game was played at the park yesterday forenoon, when teams representing the Bemidji Lumber company and the Crookston Lumber company got together for a conflict for diamond supremacy. The game developed into a pitcher’s battle between Pete Edd for the Bemidji company and J. Truedell for the Crookston company. With “Andy” McNab, armed with a wicked-looking cane resemb- ling a bludgeon, acting as judge of plays, there was no kicking and the game was free from any unpleas- antness. There were but few hits make off either pitcher, the Bemidji team finally winning the game, by a score of 3 to 2. And now Pete Edd is making defiant suggestions to the first team of the city, and insinuating that his team can wash the dust from the diamond with “Louie” Roy and his followers. Northome 19, Blackduck 6. Northome, Minn., May 11.—In the opening game of the season, which was a very one-sided affair, the local team easily beat the Blackkuck aggregation yesterday by a score of 19 to 6. This was the first game played by the locals this season, and barring the first inning when the visitors secured three scores through several wild heaves, they had their opponents outclassed 1n every stage of the game. Scribner and Oman, the crack battery of last year’s team, showed up in. splended form, ¢Scrib” pitching winning ball from start to finish and allowing the visitors only six hits, which were well scattered. Mitchell pitched a fair game for Blackduck but was given poor support. The score by Blackduck Northome. innings: .300020010—8 51470011 x—19 The local team won every game played last year and starts the pre- sent season under very auspicious conditidns, being considerably stronger by the addition of several fast players. The team goes to International Falls next Sunday to cross bats with the ball tossers of the 'border town, and a good game is looked for, Turtle River Single Men Won. Turtle River, May, 11.—(Special to the Pioneer.)—The married men of Turtle played a game of ball yes- terday against the single men, and the latter won the contest, by a score of 12 to 11. The game was very exciting, and the spectators were loud in their “rooting” for their favorites. The teams lined up as follows: Married men—Will Morey c, Will Bell p, H. Daugherty 1b, Frank Van Tassel 2b, James Gray 3b, G. A. Offstad-ss, L. Stanley rf, L. Morey cf, P. Perrault If. Single Men—]J. Chounard ¢, W. Thompson p, Forest Van Tassel 1b, Chris Nelson 2b, E. Madson 3b, L. Callahan ss, E. Utech rf, A. Fogel quist cf, J. Silbert If. Umpire—Art Panchot. Littlefork 6, International Falls 4. The International Falls and Little- fork baseball teams played a game at International Falls yesterday, the contest being. an exciting one, and witnessed by a large crowd. Got Four Wolf Bounties. Frank Schroeder came to the city Saturday and late in the evening visited the county auditor’s office and collected bounties on four cub wolves, whose earthly existanc he had ter- minated. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page. ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL IS FINE INSTITUTION Mortality Rate of Local Hospital is Very Low.—Compares Favor- ahly With Others. The wonderful growth and develop- ment of our local hospital forms a most interesting topic, not only to those who are,.directly interested in hospital work, but for all the citi- zens of Bemidji and the surround- ing country. Very few.-Bemidji people realize what a grand work'is being carried on for suffering humanity, right here in our midst. From the First day of January, 1907, to the First day of May, 1908, the total number of cases entering the institution was 1023, of which number 570 were medical and 453 were surgical. Of the 570 medical cases there were twenty deaths, or a death rate of three and one-half per cent: Of the 453 surgical cases there were seven deaths. Four of these were in reality dying when they were entered, and they lived but a few hours. One other died from kidney trouble four days after the operation, leaving only two deaths directly traceable to operation, making a death rate of less than one-half per cent. The hospital is not large enough to admit all classes of‘Cases and an addition will have to be built to the institution in the very near future. The doctors in attendance at the hospital do not refuse hopeless cases in the hospital, excepting contagious diseases. -Among these were forty- five charity’ cases that were taken care of, free of charge. This mortal- ity rate is as low, if not lower, than that of any. g_gspnal in thq state, and Il in all, the record of St. Anthony hospitalis one that the city of Be- midji has just cause to be proud &f. Held Hearing Today. Before Probate Judge Clark this morning a hearingona petition to sell land was heard, the petition being signed by Gilberg G. Weien as guardian for Henry H. Halvorson, a minor. The land is located in Clearwater county, and young Halvorson has one-fifth interest in the property. Some three years ago a license was granted to Mr. Weien to sell this interest in the land, but the license has expired. without Weien being able to conclude a deal. The guardian now declares that he has a prospective buyer for the land and Judge Clark today granted him a license to sell the property. MINNESOTA MEASURES WILL PASS THIS WEEK Cass Lake Forest Reserve, Drainage and International Falls Dam Bills Will Pass. Washington ,May 11.—Several members of the Minnesota congres- sional delegation conferred Saturday regarding pending measures which 1t is hoped to get through this session. Representatives Tawney, Stevens, Lindberg and Volstead had a talk and it was agreed that the Lind- berg bill, which is the same measure which Senator Clapp put through the senate and which defines the new federal . forest reserve in the Cass Lake district, shall be called up and put through as amended. Congressman Lindberg will be recognized probably next Thursday to call up the bill under suspension of rules. The amendents as propos- ed by the house Indian committee are all important with the exception of one which limits the time of service of the commission to appraise timber lands for Indiansto ten days service. It is hardly probable that the amend- ment will be retained although there isa dl!posmon to accept it and take the chances of getting the work done in 10 days’ time. Mr. Lindberg has been assured by Messrs. Stevens and Tawney and also by Tudge Jenkins of Wisconsin that they will assist him if necessary when thebill comes up. The Volstead drainage bill which provides for draining the Red Lake lands in northern Minnesota will pass the senate with some amendments and the amandments will be accepted by Mr. Volstead. A new bill for extending the time for constructing the dam at Inter- national Falls will be reported by Congressman Stevens on Monday. D. H. FISK. ANNOUNGES ATTORNEY GANDIDAGY Popular Local Man would Succeed Henry Funlkey as Prosecu- tor Beltrami County. DeWitt H. Fisk states he will be candidate for the office of county attorney, to succeed Henry Funkley. He located in Bemidji in April 1900. His record as a citizen and a lawyer is well known - to the voters of Beltrami county. He settled in the Red River Valley, Minnesota, in 1880, was admitted to the barin this state in 1881. Mr. Fisk was first county attorney of Norman county. He went west in 1888, locating at Cheney, and practiced law in the City of Spokane,Washing- ton, up to June 1898, when he re- turned to this state. His experience as a ‘frontier attorney, since his admission, has given him vast experience in the organization and development of a new country. In the event of his election, Mr. Fisk declares he will continue the aggressive policy adopted by Mr. Funkley, respecting the upholding and enforcing the laws, thereby putting forth his best endeavors to entirely eradicate that vicious crimi- nal element that so greatly domi- nated-this upper-eountry;~-but-which has been so effectually put down by vigorous prosecutions and prompt action of the courts. SOAKING RAINS AGAIN STOPS FOREST FIRES Law S_hould Be Efiforeed, Providing Penalty for Neglience in Leav- ing Burning Fires. The forest fires which have been burning in this part of Beltrami county for several days were stopped to considerable extent by the shower of rain which fell last night, but the rainfall was not heavy enough to entirely extinguish the flames and it is possible that much damage will be done before the fires are entirely stopped. Considerable complaint has been made concerning the carelessness of peoplé who set fires in the vicinity of timber. ' It is said that there are several instances where there have been wonton negligence in the mat- ter of extinguishing fires which, when left, were but small affairs and which later destroyed considerable standing timber. If this practice is not stopped it is more than likely that prosecutions will follow, as the law is very strict in this regard: Later—The soaking rain of this afternoon has undoubtedly extin- guished any fire which was in dan- ger of spreading to any extent, although there may still be some old stumps in which the fire is burn- ing, but the rain has undoubtedly put a stop to the fires. Planing at Reasonable Prices. Any desiring planing done, should apply to the Bemidji Handle Factory, where satisfaction is guaranteed, and where prices are reasonable. Give us a trial. Bemidji Handle Com- pany. Notice. As I expect to leave for the west about June 1, all parties indebted to me are requested to call and settle all accounts before that date. C. C. WOODWARD. Local news on last page SOTA GAL FORTY CENTS PER MONTH CELEBRATION ON FOURTH MEETING WITH APPROVAL » Probable that Congressman Steenerson and M. W. Savage Will Deliver Addresses in Bemidji.---Arrangements Progressing Nicely for 01d-Time Celebration. The committee on arrangements having charge of the forthcoming 4th of July celebration are meeting with much success in the matter of securing funds and arranging ! the program. C. Christenson, who is one of the committee on arrangements, a few days ago wrote to Congressman Steenerson at Washington and also to M. W. Savage of Minneapolis ask- ing if they could not deliver speeches here on the 4th. Today Mr. Christenson received the following telegram from Con- gressman Steenerson: “Washington May 11. “C. Christenson, Bemidji, Minn.: —TI hope to be able to accept your invitation for the fourth at' Bemidji and will advise you definitely later. “H. Steenerson.” Mr. Savage has notTyet answered his invitation, but Mr. Christenson believes that he will accept the invi- tation and be with us on the 4th. As Mr. Savage has been mentioned HALVOR STEENERSON. very favorably as a candidate “for the republican nomination for gov- ernor, and the appearance here of the owner of the famous Dan Patch will be of more than ordinary interest. A good celebration is assured, and although the program will not in- clude any world-wide attractiéns, yet the small sports,ball gam es, etc., will be unusually attractive. Opsahl Is a Candidate. Jens J. Opsahl of this city, who was a member of the last legisla- ture from this legislative district, announces today that he will be a candidate for reglection. In speakingof his candidacy Mr. Opsahl says that he is in the race for the republican nomination for representative and will make a vigar- ous campaign. “Mr-Opsahl states that he is for northern Minnesota ~development, including drainage, good roads and immigration; that he favors equal taxation and also local option by counties. In addition to the above Mr. Opsahl' declares that if elected he will put forth every effort to secure the location of 2 normal school in Bemidji. Mr. Opsahl appears confident that he can at least hold his owi with Henry Funkley = of this city and Harry Ives of St. Hilaire, who are announced candidates for the repub- lican nomination as representative from this district. For Sale. One gasoline launch boat-house; néw tent with fly minnow net, and pieces of turniture for summer cot- tage. Inquire Mrs. Chase, Bemidji Cash Shoe Store. New ‘souvenir postal cards of St. Phllhpschurch at the Pioneer toffice. Although shght, may cause much annoyance, and it usually appears in the form of a dull headache or aching eyes. Now if you are suf- fering from strained vision, our scientific examination of the eyes will remove the eause and a pair of our correctly made lenses will give relief. DRS. LARSON Office over Post Office DEFECTS OF VISION & LARSON, Specialists in Scientific Treatment and Correction of Eyes Office 92 m.one{ ot oy WHERE DO YOU SPEND YOUR EVENINGS? FOLLOW THE CROWD TO THE BRINKMAN FAMILY THEATRE High Class Vaudeville and Automatic Drama....... PROGRAM Overture ‘W. J. McIntire MOTION PICTURES The Frog. Baby Show. Too Much Champagne TONIGHT ILLUSTRATED SONG 5. Somewhere, W. J. Melutire' 6. Colt .llamilton; The Educated Horse. MOTION PICTURES 7. Jesse James, Missouri. AN ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAM TONIGHT 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 Admission 10 and 15 Cents ~ X