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

THE BIBLE GONFERENGE GLOSES TOMORROW Continued from First Page 1st grade.—21 verseés of Bcriptufe; one Hymn, Geography, History; Denominational Church History; and Bible Drill, Review. in the senior grades in the Sun- day school, should meet at the Sun- day school hour. If this work is seriously undertaken and faithfully carried out there will be no lack of qualified Sunday school teachers to carry on the work of the church. The fourth qualification of a teacher is the artof teaching. That is of imparting knowledge or infor- mation. The teacher should know how to take spiritual truth and apply it to the pupil’s mind and heart. The fifth qualificaion is that the teacher should know the Sunday school as an institution, how it is organized; how it should be con- ducted and the best method of carrying on the work given to the Sunday school that boys and girls may be trained in righteousness. We cannot secure good Sunday school teachers by talking about it, but by actively engaging in training them for this high and holy occupa- tion. W. H. Matthews, Steriopitican lecture on his trip "through “Palas- tine.” This was one of the most interest- ing and helpful features in connec- tion with the bible conference. Dr. Matthews, in company with Dr. Luccock and several friends, made the trip through the Holy Land, under most auspicious and delightful conditions. The vpictures , shown exhibited this journey, beginning at Caper- naum, visiting Magadalaand Tiberias and a most enjoyable trip on the beautiful Sea of Galilee, so closely connected with many of the scenes of the life of our Lord. Here He performed some of His most marve- lous miracles and had some of the sweetest experiences of His life. From Galilee Mr. Matthews took us with him on his trip to Mount Tabor, Shunem, Nazareth, Cana and Nain. These pictures were of special merit, and his lecture most enter- taining. Some of the best of Tis- scott’s pictures had been copied and added much to the enjoyment of the evening. The house was crowded to the very doors: Saturday Forenoon. Mr. A. M. Locker. Subject, “Graded Sunday School.” Mr. A. M. Locker, state Sunday' school superintendent, spoke this morning setting forth the advantages of Sunday schools and suggested the following plan which is in success- ful operation in many throughout the state. 1—Cradle roll—Children birthto 3 or 4 years of age. 11—Beginners—3 or 4 years of age. 1. Special Two Years Beginners’ course. 2. About 6 or 8 selected verses of scripture and one hymn each year as supplementary to the Begin- ners’ Course. III.—Primary—6 to 9 years of age.—Time: 10 minutes each Sun- day. 1st grade 6 years old.—12 verses of Scripture, one Hymn, Doxology, Review. 2nd grade 7 years old—15 verses of Scripture, one Hymn, 23rd Psalm, Review. 3rd grade 8 years old.—15 verses of Scripture, one Hymn, Lord’s Prayer, Review. schools from IV.—Junior—9 to 12 years of age.—Time: 10 minutes each Sun- day. 1st grade 9 years old.—11 verses of Scripture, Old Testament Books, Catechism, one Hymn, Bible Drill, Review. 3rd g‘rade 11 years old.—26 verses of Scripture, simple outline of Life of Christ, Catechism, one Hymn, Drill, Commandments. 3rd grade 11 years old.—26 verses of scripture, simple outline of Life of Christ, Catechism, one hymn, Bible Drill, New Testamant Biography. V—Intermediate—12 to 15 or 16 years of age.—Time: 10 min. each Sunday. 1st grade 12 years old.—23 verses of Scripture, Geography, History, one Hymn, Bible Drill, Review. 2nd grade 13 years old.—24 verses of Scripture, Geography, History, one Hymn, Bible Drill Review. 3rd grade 14 years old.—26 verses of Scripture, Geography, History, one Hymn, Bible Drill, Review, General Church History. VI—Senior—15 or 16 to 18 or 20 years of age.—Time: 10 min. each Sunday. 2nd grade.—23 verses of Scriptlite, one Hymn, Geography, History, Rules, Doctrine and - Government of Church, Bible Drill, Review. VIIL.—Adult Department—18 or 20 yearsup.—No supplemental work. 1. Teacher Training Class mixed —Hurlbut’s Revised Normal Lessons completed—Class Organized. 2. Young Peoples’ Bible Classes (mixed in small schools, separate in large). Classes organized. 3. Adult Bible Classes (mixed in small schools, separate in large)- Classes organized. VIII.—Home Department—Com- posed of honorary members of the Young People’s and Adult Bible Classes. Rev. W. H. Matthews, of Grand Forks. Theme, “The Doctrine Accord- ing to Luke.” Luke’s name occurs only three times in the new testament; and we have but little information concern- ing him. He was probably a pagen and was the only new testament writer who wasnot a Jew. Doubt- less he received much of the infor- mation contained in the gospel from the Apostle Paul and from some of the other writers. The design of the gospel, as stated in his opening, is to give a correct account of the life, doctrine, miracles, death of Jesus Christ; and his gospel is written not to one, but to all people, though primarily to the Greeks. Luke writes from the standpoint of a physician, as indicated in the professional manner in which he speaks of disease and suffering in several instances recorded in his gospel. Luke’s Gospel is the gospel of prayer, and many of the most inter- esting and inspiring prayer and instances of the Savior’s praying are recorded in this gospel. He alone speaks of the fact that Jesus prayed as he was baptised. To this gospel we owe much of the encouragement for persistent prayer. Luke’s Gospel is also re- markable for its pen pictures. It was the gospel of poetry, prayer and artistic effect, and more clearly sets forth the delightful ministry of woman than any of the others. It is also remarkable for the fact thatit exhibits more clearly than the other gospels the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. This gospel traces the life of evil and Dbirth, through infancy, child- hood, youth and-manhood, and sets forth in unmistakable terms the humanity of Jesus; that he wasa brother to every man in all the world. Rev. George Soltau. Theme: ‘“The Holy Spirit Under the Simile of a River.” Water in many places is used as a symbol of the spirit. As for in- stance, “The river of God is full of water,” not a tidal river. There is no evident flow with fullness at one time and mudbanks at another. Many seem to think that it is nec- essary to be wondetfully revived for short periods and then stick in the mudbank of the outflowing tide. One of the principal rivers men- tioned in the scriptures shows the waters of life clear as crystal pro- ceeding from the throne of God. When Isreal was wandering in the wilderness there was no water where they camped and Moses took the rod and smote the rock and the water gushed forth, The Holy Spirit takes his rise in Christ the smitten rock. It was not until Christ was cruicified that spirit came, There are times of dryness and emptiness and loss of the conscious- ness of full blessing in the experience of many people. They need the water of life, which comes from the smitten Christ. Prayer and the look of faith will bring this blessing. In Eezkial’s vision the water issued out of the sanctuary and was a constantly increasing volume, first to the ankles, then to the knees, then to the loins and finally too deep for the prophet to pass over. There are ankle-deep Christians, knee-deep Christians, loin-deep Christians and those who are thoroughly filled with the power of the spirit. When out of one’s depth in the fullness of blessing the whole man submerged is under the con™ trol of the spirit; then God can use such an one for the furtherance of his cause. The world tells us everything shall live whithersoever the river goes. We want the Lord to turn the Hvét into our church and mifike gldd the city of God. Thisis needed rst in our own hearts and then to| the utmost limit of the church of Jesus. In Jerusalem there were three sources of water supply. First the pool of Siloam, which was - covered with scum and was stagnant a large part of the time; then there was the pool of Bethseda with its inter- mitten springs; the third was the Aqued;xct, the great water supply for the city. And these three ina measure typify different phazes of Christian experience. ‘There are those who try to obtain the water of life from Siloam pools stangant and covered with a world scum. There . are others whose spiritual life is intermittent as from the Bethesda spring, while the great Aqueduct of God’s supply is hardl touched. ‘ If the spifiiual life is supplied it must be by river of God, fresh and pureand constant. In the Book of Revelations we have the river of water of life, pure as crystal, pro- ceeding out of the throne of God for the nurishment of his people through- out eternity. PRESBYTERIAN GHURCH AT BLACKDUCK PROSPERING Many Improvements Being Made io Church Over Which Rev. F. ). Barackman Presides. Blackduck, Aug. 1.—(Special to Pioneer)—Many improvements are being made on the church build- ing and church property belonging to the Blackduck Presbyterian Church organization, which, when completed, will give this village one of the neatest places of worship in northern Minnesota. A new addition will be built to the present church edifice, the dimensions of the addition being 22x32 feet. A basement is also to be constructed, 32x26 feet. The contract for the erection of the basement has already been let to Fred Messersmith, for the sum of $900; and it is expected that the contract will be awarded Tuesday for the building of the new addition to the main building. The main church building at the present time, will seat about 150 people, and when the new addition and basement are completed, the capacity of the building will be 250. The Blackduck Presbyterian church is in a flourishing condition. Rev. F. ]. Barackman, the pastor, has been connected with the church, nearly all the time during the past six years, the exception being one year, when he was stationed at Thief River Falls. The church, under Rev. Barackman’s supervision, has grown steadily in membership and influence, there being about 100 members at present, and many who are not membets of the church are regular attendants at the services. The Presbyterian church is the only English-speaking Protestant church in the village. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS GCHURGHES OF THE GITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Sunday. Catholic—There will be mass Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. Episcopal—Services consisting of prayer and sermon will be held in the Odd Fellows hall Sunday at 10:30 a. m. Rev. E. M. Davies. Norwegian Lutheran—Rev. T. S. Kolste, pastor. Services at 10:30 am. and 8:00p.m. Sunday school, Norwegian and English, at 9 a. m. Baptist — Morning services. Remembering the Lord’s death 10:30. Preaching at 11. Subject, “The Four Night Watches.” Dr. Soltau whose addresses have been so inspiring and biblical at the bible conference, will speak at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Strangers. | are cordially invited to come and hear Dr. Soltau. Sunday school session 12:10. No evening service atthe above church. Everypody invited to attend the Bible con- ferenice service at the city hall 7:45. ~ Dr. Orr Has Moved. Dr. J. H. Orr has moved his office from the Schroeder block to 402 Minnesota Ave., the first house north of the city hall. > THE REORGAIZED-BAND GAVE SPLENDID CONCERT —_— Boys Are Getting the Local Musical Organization Into Good Work- ing Order Agaih, The concert rendered last even- ing on the city dock by the reorgan- ized Bemidji band was a success from every standpoint. The fourteen members of the band present played with such sweetness and harmony that showed them to be musicians of no mean ability and adding greatly to the delight of the large audience which had assembled. Much added life and interest were shown last eveming by the public and by the members them- selves in -the re-organized band, which is rapidly increasing in num- bers under the directorship of the new leader, Prof. Fred Theriault, formerly of Cass Lake. The band boys will hold a2 meeting next week, at which they will sign the new constitution and elect a business manager, a secretary and treasurer, and a collector, The band received a large consign- ment of music yesterday afternoon which will soon be used to delight the ears of Bemidji residents. Among the thirty-five pieces received are “I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark,” a medley of sentimental and latest popular music, and “Waltz Dream,” taken from Oscar Stross’ famous operetta, as well as many other beautiful compositions. Scotch Picnic Tomorrow. Tomorrow will be Scotchmen’s day at the head of the lake. All of the Scotchmen in this section of the country will collect on the city dock at 9:30 o,clock to- morrow morning and proceed in the “North Star” and launches to the head of the lake where a platform has been built and the grounds prepared for a fine picnic. There will be plenty of music. Two Scotchmen have been brought from Duluth to do the “stunt” on the bag-pipes, part of the Bemidji Band will be present and John Graham and J. A. McDonald will rendered several selections on the fife and violin respectively. All kinds of Calidonian_games will be pulled off and there will be amusements for every- one. The Clan MacSnyder and the Clan McNabb will have a tug-of-war with Wee Donald Beer- man as referee. The attend- ents are promised a sight of the highland fling, sword dance and all other native dances. Big Roary McNabb will be chief dispensers of liquid refreshments and Joe MacMarkham will act as assistants. There will be ‘‘big doin’s” tomorrow. Norris Bros. Circus August 11. When the Greater Norris and Rowe circus exhibits in this city Tuesday afternoon and night Aug- ust 11, a family of circus per- formers will be seen by the name of Orton. There are eight members of this family which includes young men and women. Their father, before them, was in the circus business and conducted a rather pretentious circus in the New Eng- land States under the name ot the Myles Orton circus. This family are indeed versatile, for they are clowns, wire walkers, jugglers, trapeze artists among them, and their bicycle riding on a very slender wire at the very tip of the tent, and divers other hazardous and thrilling feat are astounding. Dur- ing the run of the Norris and Rowe circus in San Francisco this spring of sixty performances, 279,873 persons paid admission to the big show. The Orton family were among the distinct hits -of the programme which contains the names of performers of world-wide reputation; performers from every clime in the civilized world. Cement Sidewalks. We have hired an experienced sidewalk man to have full charge of our sidewalk business: We wil make the following prices as a bid for city walks: walk 8c, curb 25c. Atwood & Reeves Edward Wagner Fatally lll. Joseph Wagner recieved a tele- gram yesterday from West Union, Iowa, stating that his brother, Edward Wagner, who was ill with blood poisoning for some three weeks past, was worse, and for him (J. A.) to come to'West Union _ at once.. Mr. Wagner left on this morning’s train for Iowa. : Edward Wagner was taken with blood poisoning, three weeks - ago, and both Frank and J. A. Wagner went to West Union, Frank remain- there, J. A. being compelled to return to Bemidji. | . - Lately, there has been develop- ments in the case which indicate that the sick man can never recover; so thatJ. A. is of the opinion’ that his brother will pass into the great beyond ere he returns to Bemidji. Sunday School Picnic. Mrs. G. S. Chesterman’s Sunday school class from the First Presby- terian church of Crookston arrived in the city at noon today and expect to camp at the head of the lake for two weeks. Helen, of Tacoma, guests of Mrs. Chester and the class and Rev. W. S. Ward will spend part of his vacation at the camp. School Board Let Contract. The school board of the Indepen- dent district of Bemidji at a meet- ing held last evening, awarded the contract to E. R. Swan of this city, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the installing of a combined heating and ventilating system in the Bemidji public school building, the contract price being specified as $3,550. Will Close Monday. The Biiou Theatrical company will close the show Monday August 3, for a period of two weeks, for the purpose of constructing a new cement walk in front of the building, and also the building of a new stage and other needed improvements nside. Successful Dance. The dance given in the City Hall last evening for the benifit of the orchestra and the fire department was well attended and was « success in every way. The music was excellent and all reported a most enjoyable time. Kreatz Gets Contract. George Kreatz, the local con- tractor, was last night awarded the contract to erect the new Blackduck school house, at approximately $19,000. Pleasant Party. A party was given at the Fisk homc last evening in honor of Miss Mabel Rugh of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who is visiting the Misses Fisk. ARRESTED ON GHARGE OF HAVING STOLEN A HORSE “Smith,” Alias “‘Lemlow,” Is at Last in Custody.—Got Rig from Thomas Newbhy. “Smith,” alias “Lemlow, was arrested on the streets of Bemidji yesterday afternoon, by Deputy Sheriff Arne Solberg, being charged with having stolen a horse and buggy {rom Thomas Newby, the local liveryman. “Smith” is the same man who hired a rig from Mr. Newby, last spring and drove to Park Rapids, leaving the horse and buggy at that place and not returning to Bemidji or liquidating his bill for the hire of the rig—in fact, “Smith” skipped out, and no trace of him has been found until yesterday, when Thomas Newby, Jr., recognized “Smith” in the person of a much-changed man who was walking along the street in this city. “‘Smith,” whose countenance was once adorned with a luxuriant crop of “sideburns” now wears a mustache, having ruthlessly destroyed the side adornments, probably as means of disguise. When he was arrested by the deputy sheriff, “Smith” had = but little to say, but went along quietly with Mr. Solberg to the county jail, where he was locked up, “Smith”—"Lemlow” was brought into Justice Simon’s court this fore- noon, where his case was continued for ten days. Bail - was fixed at $2,000, in default of furnishing which the prisoner was remanded to the county jail to await his hearing on the 11th inst. When arraigned in court this morning, “‘Smith” gave the name of Par Lemlow. CIGAR SALESMAN wanted in your locality to represent™ us; expcrience unnecessary; $110 per month and expenses. Write for particulars. Monroe Cigar Co., Toledo, O. Mrs. W. E. Walker and Mrs. Cassie McDonald and daughter Wash., are the prisened are being released. * J. N. BAILEY OUT FOR NOMINATION TREASURER Popular Deputy Sheritf Announces Can- didacy for ‘Republican Nomination for Office County Treasurer. In another column will be found the announcement of J. N. Bailey as candidate for the republican nomination for treasurer of Beltrami county. 3 In making this announcement, Mr. Bailey promises to give his best efforts to the performance of the duties of the office and sol c- its the support of the voters . at the primaries. of Bemidji, having made his home here prior to the advent of the “iron horse.’. Mr. Bailey has served as chief deputy under Thomas Bailey Sr., and in addition to doing much of the field work has had charge of the clerical work of the sheriff’s office. In looking after the “inner work- ings,” of the sheriff’s office Mr. Bailey has exhibited muach clerical ability. His ability to handle books will be a valuable adjunct should he be elected to the office of treasurer. Mr. Bailey is one of the most popular young men and his can- didacy for county treasurer is being very well received throughout the county. Fobdb bbb b b bR NAMED FOR PRESIDENT BY b ¥ x SOCIALIST-LABOR PARTY E FEPRR R b H MARTIN R. PRESTON. DUTCH BATTLESHIP FOR WEST INDIES Netherlands Sends Seoond War- ship to Garlbbean Sea. The Hague, July 31.—Orders have been issued that the battlesfitp Jacob Van Heemskerk be made refidy to satl for the Caribbean sea and it 18 ex- pected that she will start without de- lay. It is explained officially that this battleship is the only reinforcemént the government at present contem: plates sending to the West Indies. There never has been any quéstion of dispatching an imposing fleet, as has been reported. It is sald that the main object of sending the Jacob Van Heemskerk to the West Indies is to have a second ship handy in case, for any reason, the cruiser Gelderland, which at present is in Venezuelan ‘waters, should not be available at the moment wanted. The Gelderland is at present the only Dutch warship in the West Indies. The Jacob Van Heemskerk is one of the two biggest battleships belonging 1o Holland. She has a displacement of 5,130 tons and can steam sixteen knots. The Gelderland was ordered to Ven- ezuelan waters from Curacao as soon as she returned from La Guayra with Minister de Reus for the protection of Dutch interests in Venezuela. CONDITIONS IN TURKEY. Ambassador Leishman Reports to the State Department. ‘Washington, July 3l.—American Ambassador Leishman, at Constantino- e, in a dispatch to the state depart- ent touching recent events in Tur- Ity and the proolamation of a con- sttution, says: “The change has been brought about With comparatively little bloodshed, although it is too early to determine whether the new machinery of the government will run’ without conflict or disturbance. The constitution is limited and. is the same as that grant- ed at the beginning of the present reign. Changes in the ministry are taking place and efforts are being made to have some of the palace en- tourage displaced.” Mr. Leishman says the populace *?” charge the palace camarilla ifl unscrupulousness and appear to hfld it responsible for past ilis, e dispatch adds that a general amnesty for political prisoners has Weon proclaimed and that those im- John Bailey is a pioneer resident ’ ARSENIC CAUSED THEI DEKTHS Poison in Stomachs of Mrs. Gunness and Children. e FORMER TIIE_ORIES UPSET Growing Belief That Woman Accused of Many Murders May Have Killed Her Offspring by Administering Drug and Ended Her Life in Like Manner—Move to Be Made to Se- cure Release of Ray Lamphere. Laporte, Ind., 1.—Coroner Mack has announced that Dr. Walter Haines of Rush Medical college, Chi- cago, who analyzed the stomach of Andrew Helgelein of Aberdeen, S. D., last vietim of Mrs. Bella Gunness, finding strychnine and arsenic in fa- tal doses, has also found in the stom- achs of Mrs. Gunness and two of the children arsenic and strychnine in quantities sufficient to have caused death. The discovery of poison in the woman’s stomach and that of her children has upset many of the former theories in the case and bas opened up the possibility of Mrs. Gunness having killed the children in the same manner in which she took the lives of her victims and then having ended her own life with a fatal dose. As the result of the finding of poi- son in the stomachs of Mrs. Gunness and her children and the contention of Attorney Worden that it establishes the innocence of his client the lawyer announced that he would at once pre- Ppare papers to go before Judge Rich- ter in the Laporte circuit court and either ask for the release of Ray Lam- pnere upon a writ of habeas corpus or would ask for the reduction of bail. Lamphere is now held without bond on six murder chargas. A conference between Prosecutor Smith, Sheriff Smuizer and Deputy Sheriff Anstiss, who are working on the Gunness case, resulied in the fol- lowing formal statement being issued jointly by them: Officials Issue Statement. “The report of Dr. Haines that he found arsenic and strychnine in the bodies of Mrs. Gunness and her two children makes it absolutely a sure thing that Mrs. Gunness is dead, which position, the public will remem- ber, has been maintained all the time by the sheriff’s office and the prose- cutor’s office. Whether Mrs. Gunness killed herself or not is a mooted ques- tion. We hope now that this report will set at rest the wagging tongues of a few who have seen fit to declare that Mrs. Gunness is still alive for the seeming purpose of creating a sen- timent to that effect among the eciti- zens of Laporte and elsewhere. As officials of Laporte county, and offi- clals sworn to do their duty, we have no desire, and never had, to punish any one unjustly. Just what effect this report may have upon the trial of the case against Ray Lamphere we are unprepared to say at this time. 1t is a sure thing, however, that un- less we have a meritorious case and we are quite sure of results we will not unnecessarily put the county to expense. At the present time it does not seem that the report of Dr. Haines ‘will have much bearing upon the ques- tions involved in the Lamphere case, but the main issue, it strikes us, is the establishment beyond any possi- bility of contradiction that the much found Mrs. Bella Gunness is dead.” ON STRIKE FOR A DAY. French Workmen Stop Labor as a Demonstration. Paris, 7!, 11 —The general strike of twenty-four hours declared by the General Federation of Labor as a dem- onstration and protest against the killing of workmen by troops at Vig- neux is in operation. The reports in- dicate that 50,000 men of the build- ing and allied trades, including elec- tricians, stopped work. No trouble is feared in Paris, but an extra regi- ment of cavalry has been ordered to Vigneux, where a gigantic demonstra- tion is planned. The authorities have decided to prevent labor organizations from leaving Paris by train. Vigneux, France, ... —Vigneux was invaded by several thousand strikers from Paris, carrying red flags and singing socialist songs. While a squadron of cavalry was passing through the streets the crowds stoned the soldiers and four shots were fired at them. Fortunately no one was hit. The commander of the cavalry turned his men down a sid> street in order to avold a collision. Taft Reaches Hot Springs. Hot Springs, Va., J.'r I.—Judge Taft and party have reached Hot Springs from Cincinnati. The trip was without incident. General and Mrs. Henry C. Corbin were traveling companions and Senator Scott of ‘West Virginia, who boarded the irain, - had an extended talk with the candi- date regarding national committee af- fairs. Killed by Missouri Marshal. Desoto, Mo., ™' °* ~A young man representing himself to be J. H. Poll- man of St. Louis was shot and instant- Iy killed near here by Marshal Cad- wallader as he was endeavoring to escape arrest on a charge of passing forged checks. Pollman tried to get away in a buggy, but the marshal overtook him in an automobile. Santa Fe Train Ditched. Topeka, Kan., ™'» 2:—Santa Fe passenger train No. 3, westbound, the Caljfornia limited, went into the ditch at Wakarusa, near here. The engineer was killed and several passengers in- Jured. The wreck is said to have been caused by fast running. All the coaches left the track. 4 |