Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 8, 1909, Page 1

THIE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEEF MINNESOTA SOCIETY. VOLUME 6. NUMBER 250. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8, 1909. FIRE DESTROYS PROPERTY TO AMOUNT OF $10,000 Crippen & Reese Lose Valuable Collection of Photographs and Negatives.—Two 01d Land Marks Destroyed.— Fire Department Did Good Work. An early morning blaze completely destroyed the building occupied by A. Benner as second hand store and residence of John Spillet, damaged the brick block commonly known as the “Street block,” ing an approximate loss of $10,- 000.00; the loss being partially cov- ered by insurance. At 3 o’clock this morning a large volume of smoke was noticed com- ing from the building occupied by A. Benner, and an alarm of fire was at once turned. The firemen responded at once to the call, but by the time teams were procured and the water turned on, both the Benner building and Spillat residence were one mass of flames and the efforts of the depart- ment were directed to saving the brick block, After two hours of steady fight- ing, the fire was brought under con- trol but not until the two .frame buildings were totally ruined. The fire, which was noticed in the rear of the Benner building, gained such rapid headway that the intense heat burst the large windows in the rear of the photograph studio of Crippen & Reese. Mr. Crippen, who was asleep in the building was awakened by the crackling of the flames, and was obliged to fight fire in order to secure his clothing and books and private papers. Considerable damage was done to the stock of the printing office beneath and also the taxidermist stock of Josyln Brothers which were on the first floor and in the base- ment of the “Street” building. The two burned buildings were old land marks in the city and most and also caus- of our readers know the buildings as the old postoffice building and the building formerly occupxed by the Pioneer. The firemen did excellent work in confining the flames to the two frame buildings which were doomed before the alarm of fire was turned in. The loss is estimated as follows: Benton County State Bank, on brick building, $1,000, fully covered by insurance; on the Benner building, $2000, insurance $1,000; on the Spil- let building, $600, insurance $300; Record Printing Co., $300, fully covered by insurance; Joslyn. Bros., $400; Crippen & Reese, $3,500, in- surance $2,000; A. Benner, $1,200, insurance $600; John Spillet, $500. Messrs. Crippen & Reese, who recently purchased the Reed studio, are by far the heaviest losers in this fire and their loss is keenly felt. Their loss is‘total with the excep- tion of their office furniture which was on the west side of the building. The damage to the studio is a loss to the community, as all of the nega- tives of the famous collection of photographs and views, secured by Mr. Reed during the seven years he bad been in Bemidji, were totally destoryed as well as all of Crippen & Reese’s supplies. These negatives, many of which were very valuable and the most of which can never be reproduced were highly prized-by Messrs. Crippen & Reese and were negatives from which a great many pictures were printed. ‘The insurance companies carrying the various risks have been ‘notified and no doubt their adjusters will be in the city in a few déys. Moral: Insure with the T. J. Miller Insarance agency. COUNTY JAIL HAS VERY FEW PRISONERS NOW With Court Fifteen Days Away, Only 13 Beltrami County Prisoners Con- fined in Jail. The criminal element is gradually decreasing in Beltrami county judg- ing from the number of prisoners in the county jail at the present time. Today, with the general term of the district court for Beltrami county only fifteen days distant, there are only 22 prisoners in the local county “bastile” and 9 of these are from outside sources. Of the 13 inmates who helong in this jail, the majority are transients, 1 man doing time for petit larceny, 2 for assault in the first degree and 3 for assault in second degree, 2 are held to the grand jury for grand larceny in the second degree, 3 for forgery, 1 is held as a witness in a murder case and one is charged with murder in the first degree. Neither Koochiching nor Clear- water counties has a county" jail, their prisoners being confined to the Beltrami county stronghold. At the present time, Koochiching has six prisoners here, 2 of whom are serving thirty-day sentences for petit larceny, 2 are held for assault in the second degree, 1 for assault in the third degree and 1 for a crime of an exceptionally digusting char- acter. One Clearwater man is “do- ing” fifty days for killing game out of season. The city of Bemidji has two prisoners in the county jail; 1 is serving a short sentence and the other is being held for a hearing. Billiard Tournament. Interest in billiards is growing rapidly in this city and the contests of the Bemidji Billiard Tournament are progressing rapidly. Saturday evening J. F. Boss and W. J, Markbam played, the former with a handicap of 100 to 70. Mr. Markham won by a score of 70 to 51. Earl Barker and G. M. Torrance will play tonight. Arrangements have been com- pleted for the appearance of George E. Spears, the St. Paul billiard - ex- pert, at Gillett’s parlors in this city on the evening of either February 18th or 19th. Mr. Spears will play an exnibition game with a handicap of 100 points or no count against G. M. Torrance, Bemidji’s acknowl- edged best billiard player, and also perform expert shots with the ‘cue. Notice to Roller Skaters. Hereafter the Coliseum roller rink will be open for skating only at the following times: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, -Saturday after- noons and Sunday afternoons and evenings. v—A. L. Wyler, Manager. When ybu are in need of tea or coffee do not forget the Bemidji Tea Store, Phone 423, THIRD JUDGESHIP BILL RECOMMENDED TO' PASS House, in Committee of the Wfiole, This Afternoon. Recommended Passage of the Bill. ——— St. Paul, Feb. 8, 3:15 p. m.— (Special to the Pioneer)—The bill, creating a’ third judge in the Fif- teenth Judicial district, came up in in the committee of the whole in the house on general orders: this morn- 10g and was recommended for pass- age, the recommendation being opposed by Hinds, of Hubbard, and by Dower, of Wadena. Representative Opsahl recom- mended that the bill be referred to the members of the house from the Fifteenth Judicial district but the motion was lost. w5 e AL GeRutledge.:: Among Best in Northwest. The Brinkman Family theater is now classed among the best in the northwest. Manager Fred Brink- man, during his recent three weeks’ absence from the city, made arrange- ments whereby he will in the future get the very best vaudeville com- panies on the road. He will in future use two circuits alternating weekly, one from the west coast, and the other from the twin cities direct from the east, thus giving his patrons the best of high class vaudeville obtainable anywhere. For thisweek, commencing tonight, Mr. Brinkman has engaged two high class vaude- ville companies, consisting of four people, affording the best of attrac- tions of this kind ever witnessed in the northwest. It is his intention to keep his place up to this high standard and in order to do so will be obliged to set the price of admission at 15 and 20 cents which will meet with the hearty approval of the theater goers of this city who enjoy high class vaudeville attractions, 3L MONDA wear sale ever held in Bemidji. bought for this sale. FILINGS ARE GLOSED FOR THE GITY ELECTION Treasurer and President of Council Only Offices Without' at Least Two Candidates. Saturday was the last day for the filing of petitions for places on the city ballot for the election to be held Tuesday, February 16, and City Clerk Maloy is busy preparing the sample city ballot. Not as much interest has been taken this year as in former elections but as there are two candidates in the field for nearly all of the differ- ent offices considerable interest will be shown from now on until the close of the polls on election day. The following is a list of the different candidates who haye filed: For Mayor; John P. Pogue, Wm. McCuaig, For Alderman af; Large; George Kirk. | Women’s Corset Covers made of fine Cambric or Nainsook. lace or embroidery trimmed, for g 25¢, 35¢, 50¢, 75¢, $I and up to $2.25 Fme Grade of Skirts irade of the best Cambric and with extra wide flounces, trimmed with laces, insertion and embroidery, for $1.25,$1.50,$2,$2.50 and up to $7.50 Dainty Combination Corset Cover and_Drawers, made of fine Nainsook, daintily trimmed with lace, ribbon and tucks $1.25, $l 50, $2.00 and up to $5.00 The Latest Combination is the Corsst Cover, Drawers and Skirt, beautifully made and trimmed in lace, insertion and embroidery, Made of the finest Nainsook. Prices range from $3.50 to $7 For City Treasurer; Earl Giel. For City Clerk; Thomas Maloy, Telesphore Beandette. For Judge of Municipal Court; H. A. Simons, Harrison W. Bailey, A. M..Crowell, A. A. Andrews. For Assessor; James E. Cahill, J. P. Omich. For Alderman, First Ward; John Goodman, Dr. E. A. Shannon. For Alderman, Second Ward; W.M. Blocker, William G. Klien, For Alderman, Third Ward; J. Bisiar, John Marin, W. G. Schroeder. For Alderman, Fourth Ward; M. F. Cunningham, C. D. Whittle. Judge” Wright Here. Judge B. F. Wright of Park Rap- ids arrived in the city Saturday evening on the Sauk Center train and spent today in the local cham- bers of the district court hearing various motions and other matters, Judge Wright will go to Interna- tional Falls this evening and preside there at the opening of a session of the district court for - Koochi- ching county tomorrow morning. Drawers made of the best Muslin, extra |\ wide and reatly trimmed. in fi lace, insertion and embroidery. Also some with hemstitched ruffiles, for 25¢, 35¢, 50¢, 75¢, $I and up to $4 FORTY CENTS PER MONTH COMMITTEE MADE A TRIP TO NORMAL AT MANKATO Preparatory to Coming North.—If Junket Is Made, Com- mittee Will Probably Be in Bemidji Next Saturday.— Should Prepare for the Visitors. St. Paul, Feb. 8.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Chairman Gartside of the house committee on normal schools, and Chairman Hinton of the senate committee on normals, together with Senator Works of Man- kato, will get together Monday even- ing and arrange the itinerary of the junket which is proposed to be taken by the jéintvvsub-cummittee of the house and senate to northern Min- nesota to look over' the sites which will be offered by Bemidji, Thief River Falls, - Warren, Red ‘Lake Falls, Cass Lake, Park Rapids and Wadena on which to" erect the new ME THE GREATEST JERNEA EVER ATTEMPTED, BEGINS FEB. 8, 1909 Our store has been enlarged for the purpose of making room for our new line of goods, which consists of the finest line of Ladies’ Undermuslins. now come and let us show, and prove to you our assertion---Greater in Qual- ity, Quantity, Style, Workmanship and value-giving than any muslin under- $2,000.00 worth of fresh new undermuslins So Drawers and Skirt Combmatmn, made ot fine Nainsook with lace and inser- tion; also some in embroidery trimmed $2.50, $3 and up to $4.50 Short Skirts made of extra good Mu:lin with hemstitched tucks, and others in embroidery and lace trimmed '65¢, $1 and up to $2.50 Gowns made of extra good Muslin, fine Cambric or Nainsook, made in the different styles —high neck and long sleeves or the low neck and short sleeves, and some of the § Prices range from . 59¢ to $6.00 slip over styles. exclusive agents for the weII known Gossard Corsets We invite the ladies to call at our store and inspect this new and up-to-date line of goods = HETLAND_ |in the morning, sixth normal school, provided such a school is provided at this session of the legislature. Hinton and Gart- side are taking Senator Works into their planning because of the fact that Senator Works (wbo is named as a member of the junket com- mittee) is well informed as to routes, general lay of the country, etc. It pow. looks. as though the committee (if the trip is taken) will be in Bemidji on Saturday, at which time the farmers who make their weekly trips to the city on that day, may tell of their tilling the soil on cut-over lands which are considered by many southern Minnesota resi- dents as being absolutely unfit for agricultural purposes.. Word will be sent to Bemidji immediately - the itinerary ‘is agreed upon, so that preparations can be made to extend a hearty welcome to the visiting solons. Representatives Opsahl and Mec- Garry, who are both members of the house normal school committee "got chummy,” so to speak, and joinsd | the committee in a visit to the state Tormal school at Mankato, Saturday. Mr. Opsahl spoke briefly at a meet- ing held at Mankato, in which he prayed that the legislature would give a school to some good town in northern Minnesota a latger and a better school than the one at. Man- kato, as befits the north country, which is an empire that is developing southern part in importance, but which is ever extending the “glad §! hand” of fellowship to -its southern members. Representative Opsahl has intro- duced a bill in the house which changes somewhat the duties, of the surveyor general in scaling timber cut from state lands. Under this new bill the change is made ‘from “straight and sound timber” to ‘mer- chantable timber.” = The main pro- vision of the bill is as follows: “The surveyor general of each district shall scale all timber cut on any of the state lands in charge of the auditor. All such scaling shall be doue upon the land from which the timber was cut, and all the pieces scaled shall be numbered consecutively, and the number "of each entered upon. the minutes of the scaler. In the making of such scale such allowance shall be made for defects therein as will make the same equal to “‘merchantable’ tim- ber, and the term “‘merchantable” timber is hereby defined to mean and include all logs or pieces from which lumber of value can be manu- factured.” —A. G. Rutledge. Huffman and Stanton Entertained. Hallon Huffman and Mayne Stanton entertained twelve of their friends Saturday evening with a “stag” party at the Stanton home on Doud avenue. The guests had an unusually pleasant evening. Those who were present are: Professors Biddinger and Thorton, William and “Jack” McDonald, Leslie Mayo, Ralph Lycan, Clio Boyer, Warren™ Gill Clarence Shannon, Jack = Boller, Mayne Stanton and “Hall” Huffman. Pofessors .Thorton and Biddinger report an “‘exceptionally” good time.: — Communion Services. There will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at the home of Mrs. Eliza McKay, 921 Minnesota be Rev. H. F. Parshall of Cass Lake. _— Gave Sleigh Ride Party. Marion Clark, the " little son of Judge M. A. Clark, entertained six- teen of his schoolmates Saturday. lunch afterwards at the Clark home. v Hi“TG?‘.!CRL _afternoon with a sleigh ride and’ ! § so fast'that it will soon distarice “thé avenue, next Thursday at 10 o’clock - The celebrant will .