Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 1, 1909, Page 4

THE GOURT GASES ARE NOW BEING TAKEN UP Nangle vs. Godbout on Today.—Grand Jury Adjourned Saturday Until March Eleventh. The time of the district court today was taken up with the con- sideration of the case of Charles Nangle vs. A. Godbout. This suit is an action brought about by a dis- agreement on an account, Nangle bringing the suit to recover what he claims is due him. This case is a court case; and out- side this action there was practically nothing else doing in court today. The grand jury appeared in court late Saturday afternoon and asked that they be adjourned until March 11th, at 10 o’clock in the morning. Judge Stanton considered the matter and replied, “It appearing to the satisfaction of. the court upon the representation of the grand jury that it is necessary and expedient to re- convene at the adjurned session of this court, on March 11th, “It is ordered that the grand jury now adjourn to reconvene on the 11th day of March in the forenoon.” Carl Swanson of Ferris, who was indicted Friday afternoon by the grand jury on a charge of adultery, was arraigned in court, E. E. Mc- Donald appearing as his attorney. Mr. McDonald entered a plea of not guilty and asked the privilege of withdrawal later of the plea. His request was granted and Friday, March 12th, was set by the court as the limit of time for the withdrawal of the plea. Bail was set at $500 and bonds, with Fred Ruffner and John Gladen as sureties, were ap- proved by the court and filed. Civil Service Examination. U. S. civil service examinations for positions in the government ser- vice will be held at Duluth March 17-19 and April 14; at Graud Forks, N. D., March 10-18 and April 14. For information in regard to these examinations apply to or ad-| dress J. M. Shoemaker, Secretary, St. Paul, Minn, District ““Tom” Moody Weds. Word comes from Grand Forks to the effect that Thomas Moody, well known here, was married recently, at Grand Forks, he taking for his life companion Miss Edith McMurray, a former resident of this city., Mr. Moody was for some time the city editor of the Daily Pioneer, and while working in that capacity made many friends in Bemidji. .Miss Mc- Murray was also well and favorably known here, and the folks hereabouts will join the Pioneer in extending sincere congratulations to the newly- wedded pair. Be good, Tom. And when you have gone a year or two in double- harness, let us know whether your form has been pied or you have made a good long “‘string.” Resolutions. Whereas, the Divine Providence, in his infinite wisdom, has seen fit to visit the home of out beloved brother, Frank Freeman, with the Angel of Death, and taken therefrom a be- loved wife and mother, Hannah M. Freeman. Therefore, be it resolved that Roosevelt Lodge No. 1532 M. B. A, do hereby extend their heartfelt sympathy to Brother Freeman and family. Be it further resolved in token of our esteem and faternal love that these resolutions be spread upon the mrinutes of this lodge and that a copy thereof be presented to our bereaved brother and family. Dated this 25th day of .February, 1909. —M. A. Clark —Vera M. Cameron —Anna B. Harris Committee. Dissolutlon of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between Marie Wallsmith and Buelah Brannon as Wallsmith & Brannon has this day by mutual con- sent been dissolved. Miss Marie Wallsmith agrees to assume all liabilities of the firm; and all accounts.due said firm of Wallsmith & Brannon are payable to the said Marie Wallsmith. Dated at Bemidji, Minn., this 26th day of February, 1909. —MARIE WALLSMITH, —BEULAH BRANNON. Made Application For Papers. Nels Lindvall of this city made application Saturday to Clerk of Court Rhoda for citzenship papers. The request will be considered at the next term of court. BRITISH ARMY ESTIMATES Appropriations Provide for 804,793 Men of All Forces. London, March 1.—The army esti- mates for 1909-10 provide for a grand total of 804,973 men, as compared to 799,610 men in 1908-9.. This includes the rogular force, which stands at 183,200 men, as compared to 185,000 men last year, as well a8 the reserves, the militia and the territorial forces. These are slightly above last year, but will be further increased by recent re- cruiting. Seventy-six thousand -reg- ulars for the Indian -establishment also are included: The gross total for the maintenance of the army is estimated at $154,449, 750, as compared to $164,134,020 for 1908-9. Suits made to A. D. MOE, 5. Tailor | order. Cleaning and pressing given ‘special attention. New spring samples. Additional Locals John Huliptzok of Big Falls came down from his home this moyning and spent the day in the city. Mrs. W. R, Mackenzie arrived in the city Saturday evening from Min- neapolis, where she has spent the past few weeks. Mrs. W. Bailey of Erskine is spending a few days in this city, as a guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Halladey. Miss Mabel Brown of Milwaukee arrived in the city Sunday afternoon and has accepted a position as maker with Miss Wallsmith, Percy Scribner, the very efficient cedar man of Northome, passed through the city this morning on his way to Laporte on a business trip. A. C. Ross, junior member of the firm of Ross & Ross, came down this morning from his headquarters at Kelliher and spent today here on business. Gharles Gustafson, the post master editor of Tenstrike, spent Saturday in this city as a witness before the grand jury and returned home on the night train, George Kirk, the logger and alder- man-at-large of the city, came down this morning from Northome and will attend the meeting of the city council this evening. A. E. Witting of Blackduck, of the firm of Trondson & Witginz, was a visitor in the city today, hav- ing come down this morning from his headquarters at Blackduck. The Swedish Lutheran Ladies’ Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. Syverson of Mill Park on Wednes- day afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. All the ladies are invited to attend. George E. Ericson, one of the most popular attorneys of Beltrami county, returned Saturday evening to his home at Spooner, after having spent several days in this city at- tending court. John Moberg, the logger, went to Laporte this morning for the purpose of " visiting the camps where he has just completed a,splendid Jogging contract for the Walker & Akeley Logging company. See Densmore and Volder in origi- nal Irish singing sketch entitled “Teddie’s Fare-well.” Three thou- sand feet moving pictures. . Every- thing new at the Bijou, the home of refined vaudeville. All for 15 cents, The M. E. Ladies Aid Society will meet Weduesday afternoon at the country home of Mrs. W. A. Cassler. Those desiring to go will meet at 1 o’clock at the home. of Mrs. Canute, 502 Beltrami avenue. Fare 10 cents.- All are invited. E. O. Moore, of the E.O. Moore Logging company, returned this morning from Northome, where he had been to visit his logging camp near that place. Mr. Moore reports that logging 1is progressing very satisfactorily at Northome, L. H. Smith and wife, who re- cently returned from Montana, are in the city renewing their old ac- quaintances. Mr. Smith is with the Red River Lumber company, and is well known to all the older resi- dents of Bemidji, having logged in this. section until he left for Mon- tana. The “Eagle Russet” Fountain Pen The Best Dollar Fountain Pen on the Market The Pen is always ready for use and may be carried in any position without danger of leakage Ask for Russet Fountain Pens at Pioneer Office ‘ Statements Read STATEHIOD BILL 15 ABANDONED No Legislatlon at Present Session of Congress. SENATORS MAKE CHARGES In Committee by Messrs. Nelson and Beveridge Alleg: Ing Corruption, Jury Bribing and Various Other Offenses Against Leaders of “Gang in Control of New Mexican Politics.” Washington, March 1.—There will be no statehood legiglation for New Mexico and Arizona at the present session of congress. At a meeting of the senate committee on territories all members, regardless of party, in a scnsational scene, abandoned consid- eration of the house bill. The members of the committee left the rcom without any one suggesting further meetings for its consideration. This remarkable action occurred at the conclusion of the reading of state- ments presented by Senators Nelson and Beverldge charging ° corruption, jury bribing and various other of- fensos against certain officials and leaders of what was termed the “gang which is in control of political affairs in New Mexico.” Among the statements read was a telegram from J. J. Hagerman, for- mer governor of New Mexico, reflect: ing on the character of the people ‘who are in control of political affairs of that territory and declaring that these men expect to continue their control after the territory becomes a state. Would Delay Action. He suggested that it would be well to wait until after the next cemsus before admitting New Mexico to'state- hood. Another statement was read re- counting the- difficulties experienced by Ormsby McHarg, who went to New Mexico in 1907 as an agent of the de- partment of justice to prosecute land frauds. This statement declares that Mr. McHarg was hampered in his work by Governor Curry and his at- torney general, Judge A. B. Fall. Among other confidential informa- tion produced by various senators were a number of indictments re- turned against the territorial officials and there was read also a letter from ‘W. F. Wilcox, a former newspaper man of Santa Fe, who asserted that his life was threatened and he be- lieves the threat would have been car- ried cut had he not left the territory. It is regarded as extremely likely that the committee on territories will decide to conduct an investigation in New Mexico before acting on an ad- “mission bill. Senator Beveridge in- troduced a resolution which author izes rthe committee to conduct hear- ings if thought to be advisable. WASHINGTON’S CASE SIMILAR Roosevelt Calis Attention to Rejoicing Over His Retirement. ‘Washington, March 1.—Pointing out the parallel between the attitude of certain persons in 1797 toward- the retirement of Washington and the re- Jjolcing now in certain quarters that he is about to quit the White House President Roosevelt, alter the cabinet meeting, called the attention of re- porters to an article which appeared in the Aurora of Philadelphia March 1797. The Aurora was edited by Philip Freneau, a satellite of Jeffer- son, and had long been violent in its antagonism, first to Hamilton, but later to Washington as well. The Aurora’s expression of rejoic ing at the retirement of Washington presented a parallel close to some of the expressions now being voiced by the critics of President Roosevelt. NOW UP TO THE PRESIDENT Negro Re-Enlistment Bill Passes the House. ‘Washington, March 1.—Under a spe- clal rule the house considered the senate bill granting to the discharged negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth in- fantry, said to have been involved in the “shooting up” of Brownsville, Tex., the,right to prove their innccence and thus make them eligible for restora- tion to the army. One hour and a half was allotted for debate and in that time many speeches' were made. Among those who spoke in opposition was Mr. Slayden of Texas, who declared that congress was seeking by this bill to set aside the most righteous act of the Roosevelt administration. The bill was passed. 2 Three - Michigan - Miners Killed. Calumet, Mich,, March 1.—Two min- ers were killed and a young boy blis- tered by the accidental explosion of a box of powder in the Red Jacket shaft of the Calumet and Hecla mine. Jos- eph Pricish was killed in No. 14 shaft of the Calimet and Hecla mine by a fall of rock. _ - Butterine Plant Destroyed. Chicago, March 1.—The butterine plant and storage house of Swift & Co, in the stock yards has been de- stroyed by fire. The loss is estimated -at $150,000. Other buildings in the yards were threatened before the fire could be controlled. Gives $50,000 to Macalester. St. Paul, March 1.<A gift of $50,000 to the endowment fund of Macalester. college by Frederick ‘Weyerhaeuser, the limber magnate of St. Paul, has been: officially announced by the trus- tees of the institution. This gift sup- plements a donation of $15,000 made by him for the college dormitory two years ago. He has also at varlous times been a liberal contributor for the college’s current expenses. . Education Advancing,in Cuba, - Washington, March _1.—Nearly 57 per cent of the populatioh of Cuba at least ten years of age can read, the percentage in the large cities being 82.6 and in the rest of the island.47.9, according to figures obtained in the ‘census recently taken. This census shows that in 1907 almost one-third of the children were attending school, as compared with less than one-sixth in 1899. Robbery the Supposed Motive. Pittsburg, March 1.—The bodies of two men were found at Gratztown, ‘Westmoreland county, near here, and apparently both of them had been murdered and robbed. Two empty pay envelopes were found beside the bod- les. The men are helleved to have been employed at one of the mines in the vicinity, An investigation is be- ing made. P Idle Cars Number 800,000. Chicago, March 1—The surplus freight cars in the United States have only decreased 130 in the last two weeks, according to a report issued by the car efficlency. committee of the American Railway association. The total number—of idle cars shown is 301,441, Disagree to Senate Amendments. ‘Washington, March 1.—All senate amendments to the agricultural appro- priation bill were disagreed to by the house and the bill sent to confersnce. Messrs. Scott of Kansas, Haugen of pointed house conferees. DAZZLING ARRAY OF GEMS American Girl Attracts Attention at British Court. London, March l.—Lady Granard, formerly Miss Beatrice Mills of New York, was the star of the official cir- cle at the court held by King Edward and Queen Alexandra at Buckingham palace, not so much because of the splendor of her marriage robe but COUNTESS OF GRANARD. because of the vast quantity of dia- monds which covered her neck, her corsage and her gown, all of them wedding presents from her relations. Lady Granard was specially re- ceived by their majesties before the court and supped with them in their private supper room. - JOINT NOTE TO-SERVIA UNDER PREPARATION Believed That Country Will Heed Wamning of Powers, - Berlin, March 1.—The situation be- tween Austria-Hungary and Servia is viewed much more hopefully at the foreign office. : Inasmuch as Russia has agreed to participate in a joint note at Belgrade it is belleved Servia will see she is completely isolated and without any prospect of foreign assist- ance should she go to war: It was said at the foreign office that the col- lective note to Belgrade, the wording of which is still under consideration, will be mild fn form for the purpose of sparing Servian sensibilities, but will Jeave no doubt that Servia must relinquish the idea of territorial ex- pansion, It is assumed here that Ser- via will accept this advice, particu- larly as Austria-Hungary has declared her willingness to make trade conces- sions to compensate for the abandon- ment of the claim for a portion of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The brighter outlook along the Dan- ube resulted in a firm rise in prices on the bourse: VICTIM GOES INTO COURT Attaches Money Belonging to Gang of Alleged Swindlers. - Davenport, Ia.,, March 1.—Packages supposed to contain $60,000 shipped here by alleged swindlers under ar- rest at Little Rock, Ark., have arrived here by express. The express com- pany was served with a writ of attach- ment and garnishment papers on be- half of John E. Cavenaugh of Daven- port; one of the men, who, by a fake wrestling match, is alleged to have been swindled out of $37,000 by the Little Rock prisoners. The express packages probably will be allowed to Temain unopened deposited in safety vaults until produced under order of the district court here at the April term. The men arrested at Little Rock made their headquarters at Davenport for several years. They had no visible means of support and abeented themselves periodically. MR. BRYAN VERY SARCASTIC Scores Indiana Legislature for Not Electing Kern. Indianapolis, March 1—With the finest sarcasm ever heard here Will- iam J. Bryan, in an address to the legislature, caused certain legislators whose plotting defeated John W. Kern for the United States senate to squirm in their seats. Bryan continually lauded Kern, also he praised the Oregon and Ne- braska method of election of senators and said those two states have taught other states how to enact the popular will'on the choice of a genator. CAEGE Towa and Lamb of Virginia were ap- | CHECKS SENT T0 MINISTERS |Participated in Stephenson Campaign Fund, SICKETT ON THE STAND One of the Senator’s Managers Un- able to Explain Why Money Was ’ Paid Clergymen; but He Presumed It Had Nothing to Do With Politics, Expense Account of Assemblyman Wellensgard Another Feature. Madison, Wis., March 1.—Interest in the day’s session of the senatorial pri- mary investigation focused in the col- lection of supposedly Lutheran minis- ters whose names were brought into the proceedings, having received amounts ranging from $7.50 to $15 from the Stephenson fund on Aug. 14. One ministor, whose name was sug- gestive of Roman Catholic faith, re- ceived $400. Concerning all of these checks R. H. Sackett averred he knew nothing and that he “presumed” they had nothing to do with the campaign. He could be no more definite than this. Another interesting feature was the expense account of C. C. Wellensgard of Green Lake county, present assem- olyman, who was given $250 to dis- burse. Wellensgard's statement was offered in evidence. Accompanying it was a short letter which closed with the information that “I beat Hitchcock by 374 majority.” Mr. Sackett could not explain a bill for $200 from the Rasmussen Publish- ing company of Minneapolis' for a “special article and 5,000 extra cop- {es.” The Superior Tidende got $75 ‘| and the Minneapolis Tidende $500 for newspaper space. SUFFRAGETTES UNDAUNTED Hold Demonstration for Members Re- leased From Jail. London, March 1.—The woman suf- fragists are losing no opportunity to advertise the cause. They gathered in force outside of Holloway jail to welcome three of their members who had just completed one month’s im- prisonment for trying - to Interview Premier Asquith. ' In spite of the fact that snow was falling they formed in a procession and marched to Holborn, where a Dbreakfast of welcome was glven for the “martyrs.” Miss Ckristabel Pankhurst, in ad- dressing the gathering, complained that while Mrs, Lawrence and the other leaders of their organization had been sentenced to two months’ imprisonment for their rald on the house of commons Mrs. Despard, the leader of a rival society, had got off with only one' month. The speaker promised another raid on the house of commons March 30, when the Lon- don women will be joined by delegates from Lancashire. ALL GIVEN LIFE SENTENCES Three Men Convicted of Stealing Forty-six Cents. Chicago, March 1.—Three -holdup men accused of the theft of 46 cents were sentenced to life terms in the penitentiary by a jury in Judge Ker- sten’s court. This sentence was made possible by the passage of a law two Years ago providing the severe pen- alty inflicted for highway robbery com- mitted with the aid of deadly weapons. IN BATTLE WITH OFFICERS One Alleged Thief Killed and Another Fatally- Wounded. New Orleans, March 1—In a run- ning fight between detectives and Italian thieves here cne of the thieves ‘was killed and another fatally wound- ed. Two other men alleged to be im- plicated in the robbery were captured. GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, Feb. 27.—~Wheat—May, $1.14%; July, $1.16. On track—No. 1 hard, $1.11%@1.11%; No. 1 Northern, $1.16%@1.15%; No. 2 Northern, $1.- 13%@1.13%; No. 3 Northern, $1.10@ 112, St. Paul Unlon Stock Y-rdl. St. Paul, Feb. 27.—Cattle—Good to cholce steers, $5.00@86.25; fair to good, $4.50@5.00;- good to choice cows and heifers, $4.00@56.00; veals, $6.25@8.25. Hogs—$5.90@6.25. Sheep—Wethers, $5.00@5.5¢ yearlings, $6.00@6.50; lambs, $7.00@7.40. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, Feb. 27.—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.16%; No. 1 Northern, $1.16%; No. 2 Northern, $1.133;; May, $1.14%; July, $1.16%; Sept., $1.02. Flax—To arrive and on track, $1.70%: May, $1.89%; July, $1- 6834; Sept., $1.45; Oct., $1.39%. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, Feb. 27.—Wheat—May, $1.18; July, $1.04%@1.04%; Sept, 98%c; Dec., 99%%c. Corn—Feb., 64%c; May, 66%c; July, 66%@65%c; Sept., 65%c. Oats—May, b5%c; July, 49%e¢; Sept., 40%c. Pork—May, $17.10; July, $17.1215@17.15. ~ Butter—Creameries, 22@28%c¢; dairles, 20@25c. Bggs— 21@24c. Poultry — Turkeys, 17c; chickens, 14c; springs, 15%c. Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago, Feb. 27.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.50@7.00; Texas steers; $4.30@5.40; ‘Western steers, $4.10@5.80; stockers and feeders, $3.26@6.50; -cows and heifers, $1.90@5.65; calves, $6.00@ 850. Hogs—Light, $6.00@5.45; mixed, $6.10@6.55; heavy, $6.15@6.50; rough, $6.15@6.20; good to chofce heavy; $6.30@0.60; plgs, $5.20@6.10, Sheep,. $2.25@5.70; * yearlings, . $6.00 1;;5. lambs, $6.76@7.76. ¢ 51000 00 Given for aay substance ia- jurious to found in resulting use of Calumet Baking’ (i \Powder HELP WANTED. WANTED—Dining room girl at Bereman’s Cafe, FOR SALE. -FOR RENT. FOR RENT—TFurnished room, with or without board. 619 Minnesota Ave. - MISCELLANEOUS. PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays -and Saturdays 2:30to 6| p. m., and Saturday evening *: 0 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Donald, librarian. WANTED—To rent April 1st, good five-room house, with yard, easy walking distance from P. O. Good tenant. Inquire at Pioneer office. WANTED—Balsam lath bolts. Will pay $3.00 per cord for Balsam lath bolts delivered at our mill. Douglass Lumber Co., Bemidji. WANTED—Table boarders. quire 931 Minnesota Ave. In- ‘the Little Things’ Moore Push-Pins Mm Push-Points Push-Tacks Mm Push-Battons Yourveused thecolbraed MooreGiss Psh-Pins st three are younger generations ol S mammmum i 77 For Sale at The Pioneer Office l! Want Ads FOR RENTING A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS OR CBTAINING HELP ARE BEST.