Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 15, 1909, Page 4

¥ 1 1 DISTRICT COURT. The consideration of minor crimi- nal cases was resumed in district court this morning, and it now looks as if the calendar would be cleared sufficiently to begin Wed- nesday morning of this week the trial of Barney Nelson, who is charged with having killed Morris Fuller, near Fowlds, in the month of January. The case of the State vs. Thomas Bigstar (charged with grand larceny in the second degree) was resumed today. Saturday, Bigstar, through his attorney, A. M. Crowell, entered a special plea to the effect that he had already been acquitted of the crime charged in the indictment, on March 11th, and was now being twice placed in jeopardy for the same crime, and he also made the further plea of not guilty. County Attorney McKusick en- tered a demurrer to the special plea, on the ground that it did not consti- tute a defense. Judge Stanton sus- tained the demurrer and the trial} proceeded, the balance of the fore- noon being spent in getting a jury. Late Saturday afternoon, the jury in the case of the State vs. James McCaslin, charged with grand lar- ceny in the second degree, returned a verdict of not guilty. In chambers last Saturday even- ing, Judge Stanton listened to argu- ments of a motion to vacate an order previously made for taking depositions, on the ground that the service provided for in the order was not properly made, in the case of Greenfield & Co. vs. J. A. Clark. This case isan action wherein $30,000 damages ls claimed for alleged failure to convey perfect title to real estate purchased, the lands being located in Cass and Itasca counties. Judge M. A. Spooner of this city appeared as attorney for the defendant and moving party in the motion and C. L. Pratt of Grand Rapids and T.J. Brennan of Superior represented the plaintiff. The case has been pend- ing in Itasca county court for more than a year past. Resolutions of Respect. Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from our midst, Mrs. Welch, sister of our beloved sister, Mrs. Elizabeth McManus, who is an active member and chief Ranger of the Women’s Catholic Order of | Forrsters, at St. Agatha Court No. 759, Bemidji, Minnesota. Whereas, By her death Mrs. Mc- Manus has lost a true friend and a loving sister; therefore be it Resolved, That while we bow to the will of God we cannot refain from expressing our heartfelt sorrow | be printed in the Bemidji Pioneer, noble character was worthy of the highest and noblest esteem. Resolved, That we extend ' our heartfelt sympahty to our beloved sister, Mrs, McManus, in her time of affliction; ‘Resolved, That these resolutions also in the Catholic Forester paper, and a copy be sent to our beloved sister, and that they be entered in the records of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters. Mabel Burgess, Mayme Danaher, Catherine Bisiar, Committee. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the plant, suscription list and all per- sonal property belonging to and con- stituting the Beltrami County News, as described in a certain bill of sale filed in the office of the city clerk in the city of Bemidiji, Minnesota, is the property of Chas. H. Miles, I now a resident of Minneapolis, Min- nesota, and that any parties paying any monevs due said Béltrami Coun- ty News to any other party except the undersigned without authoriza- tion from said undersigned, into whose hand said property was deliv- ered on March 11, 1909, by the; sheriff of Beltrami county, Minne- sota, will be held liable, and made defendant in action of recovery by said owner and his agents, C. Christenson, Publisher of Beltrami County News and agent for C. H. Miles. Donald Land & Lumber Company Elect Officers. | At a recent meeting of the direc- tors of the Donald Land & Lumber company held at the secretary’s office in the Schroeder Building, the] resignation of W. R. Mackenzie as secretary was accepted and the following officers elected; R .C. Spooner, president; D. W. Spooner, treasurer; J. G. Spooner, secretary. Mr. Mackenzie has disposed of his stock to the company and has no further connection with the com- pany. He will henceforth devote his energies to the business of the Northern Minnesota Dairy Farm & Land company. Dissnlution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing be- tween Hugh Dickie and Peter Cleve, has thig day been dissolved by mutual consent. All bills owing the firm may be paid to Hugh Dickie, who will have charge of the business. All outstanding indebtedness will be paid by Mr. Dickie. Dated this 9th day of March 1909. —Hugh Dickie, at the death of one whose true and —P. Cleve. Suits made to Cleaning and 320 Beltrami Ave, A. D. MOE, e Tailor special attention. New spring samples, order. pressing given Bemidji, Minn. ; Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between Harry Waldo and John A, Sandin, known as the Bemidji Tea Store, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All debts con- tracted by said firm will be assumed by John A. Sandin and all bills due said firm are now payable to John A. Sandin. Dated at Bemidji, Minn., 12th day of March, 1909. —7John Sandin, —Harry Waldo. this Notice. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed re- ceiver by the district court of the late Christensen Publishing com. pany. All outstanding claims due said firm, including subscription to the Beltrami county News, all ad- vertising, job printing, legal notices and all claims whatsoever, are to be paid to the nndersxgned as such receiver. (Signed) J. Evan Carson. Care Record, Bemidji, Minn. Cards of Thanks. We desire to express our sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in the recent illness and death of our be- loved mother. —DBertha Benson, —Clara Benson, —Martin Benson, —ZElmer Benson, —Christ Benson. S‘ubscribe for The Pioneer. MME. FAYE, The World Renowned Clairvoyant, Palmist and Health Adviser Is at the Merchant’s Hotel Today and Tomorrow The, Occult Wonder of the Age She is the seventh daughter of the seventh son. Born on the seventh month, seventh hour. From ancient times the seventh daughter from two generations has been endowed with the great power of second sight, also particularly. gifted with the power of reading all human lives. The origin of this can be traced as far back as the “seven spirits” of the chaldeans, as the planets were known in atiquity, Philolaus made seven the symbol of intelligence. ~ This great medium reads your life from cradle to grave. Tells what ' occupation you are best fitted for. = Foretells who and when you will marry. Removes evil influence and brings about speedy and happy marriage with the one of your choice. ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM POOR HEALTH? If so, come to a natural gifted healer. She will tell you the true cause of your condition and how you can be quickly cured. In having your life read, consult one who is BORN with the gifted power. s EXAMINATIONS BY CLAIRVOYANCE FREE of charge for those in ‘ill health. Hours 9 a. m. to8 p. m. See her at once at Merchant’s Hotel, Bemidji, Upstairs, Room 23, Mme. Faye. Six Choice Building Lots We have for sale six of the choicest building lots to be found within the city limits, and anyone contemplating building a comfortable residence with plenty of room should not fail to see us. ; As the city grows, six lots in one tract become harder and harder to find. These lots are beautifully located at the corner of Thirteenth street and Minnesota avenue. For terms and particulars inquire of %%eMarkham Bailey Ce- Markham Hotel Block A special meeting of the Bemidji Lodge of the K. P, will be held Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock sharp. Work in the third degree and im- portant business followed by lunch- and a smoker. All members re- quested to be present. —D. D. Miller, C. C. EXCITING DEBATE ON THE MEASURE Street Gar Bill Stirs Up Mem- bers of the House. CONSIDERATION IS FAVORABLE Aseembly Votes in Favor of Nolan’s Bill Placing Street Railways Under the State Railroad and Warehouse Commission—Measure Allowing So- cial Clubs to Sell Liquor Without a License Approved. St. Paul, March 13.—The house in committee of the whole voted favor- ably on W. A. Nolan’s bill placing street railways under the state rail- road and warehouse commission. The debate on the bill was exciting for a time and charges and counter nharges ‘were plentiful. Mr. Nolan urged as.a reason for the hill tkat suburban lines which are building or intending to build cannot get into the Twin Cities because the street railway company has a monop- oly and the city councils back it up. W. A. Campbell of Minneapolis came back with the charge that the AMinneapolis street railway, fearful of lesing the: suit wkich the city has brought against it to compel it to give six fares for a quarter, was seeking to get away from the cortrol of the coun- cil and get under the state railway commigsion. The company is the one that wants tae bill pushed through, he said. 'W. D. Washburn, Jr., of Minneapolis wanted the bill sent back to the com- mittee so that the Minneapolis alder- men could have a hearing. Mr. Nolan answered that there had been three public hearings on the bill. J. A. Dal- zell of Morton got into a tilt with Mr. ‘Washburn as to who was telling the truth, but they:cooled off before any gerious consequences resulted. For and Against the-Bill. C. L. Sawyer of Minneapolis and James Handlan of St. Paul joined in the opposition to the bill and L. H. Johnson and J. G: Lennon of 'Min- zneapolis spoke for it. Mr. Lennon said that the reason the city councils copposed the bill was that it took away from them one of their best sources of campaign funds. He contended that the bill would not take away the right_of the city council to prosecute | the suit which is now pending for six fares for a quarter. The bill allowing social clubs to sell Hquor without a license was given fa- vorable' action in the House commit- tee of the whole. The bill as drawn {rermits any bona fide. social club to serve drinks, but the place where it is sold must first be examined by the [~ mayor, city attorney and- county at- torney and, as amended, the bili re- quirés all three. of them to give their eorsent before the club can sell liquor. ~The bill was also amended so that elubs -cannot sell Ifguor in towns ‘where 1license has been voted down anc another amendment was attached so that the club will have to give a bond of $5,000 that they will not sell Hquors to minors, to students, to hobitual drunkards and spendthrifts or to any except members of the club and their guests. These two amend- ments were intended to further strengthen the bill so as to prevent its being used by clubs that were formed only for the purpose of selling liquor at times or places when saloons were not allowed to sell it. Attempts were made to amend the bill so that it would not apply to the smaller towns, but these failed. ~ Bill Limiting Saloons Passed. The house also passed Senator Al derman’s bill limiting saloons to one for each 500 people. J. O. Haugland of Montevedeo in- troduced a bill in the house prohibit- ing the sale of malt at other places than saloons, whether the malt be in- toxicating or not. This would prevent candy stores and drug stones from gelling this beer substitute and satis fying the thirsty when the-lid is on. A house bill' introduced by T. J. Brady of St. Paul aroused the ire of the senators and they killed it by an overwhelming vote. The bill proposed to permit legislators to draw the full $1,000 for their term of two years dur- ing the session in the first year of their term. The bill passed the bouse by a big vote, but the senators are. greater stickers forsthe proprieties and many speeches’ were made against ft. - C. M. Bendixen’s bill by which the state was to pay $10 a month to first grade school teachers if the school district paid them $50 a month and $15 a month to second grade teéachers who got $40 from the distrlcts was killed by the house by the adoption of the report of the committee on education. The committee also killed the bill extending . s;ate Inspection to private scbools which prepare teachs ers for the public schools, and the bill to have the state pay for-the edu- cation of chfldren in unorgsmlzed ter- Ht,qn % . ~ The Holmberg bill allowing rural villages or city -schools to co-operate in establishing courses in agriculture was reported for passage. ‘Will Senator F. H. Peterson of Moorhead move a reconsideration of the vote by which 8. F. 623 was pasged? This is the bill amending the 1907 law giving old soldiers the preference for all state jobs. CONFER AT WHITE HOUSE Leaders of “Regulars” Discuss 8itua tion With President. Washington, March 1}.—Presideni Taft had a conference with Speaker Cannon, Senators Burton and Nelsor and former Representative Watson At its termination Mr. Cannon said he had nothing to say for publication ex: cept “it’s A very fine day and I am glad I am alive.” “We have got them licked. This it & statement of fact and not a predic tion,” said Mr. Watson, having refer ence to the position of the “regulars’ in the house of representatives ir thelr skirmish with the “insurgents.’ ‘While President Taft has done some preparatory work on the mes sage he will.send to the speclal ses sion of congress Tuesday that docu -ment was not in shape to be read al the cabinet meeting. This was the first fhecting of the full Taft cabinet as Mr. Dickinson was made secretary of war in time to be in attendance. Secretary of War Dickinson wil make a trip to Panama to familiarize himself with conditions on the isth mus as soon as the affairs of his office will permit. BACON MAY SUCCEED WHITE Report of Probable Withdrawal of Am bassador to France. Parls, March 13—The report re ceived from the United States thai former Secretary of State Robert Ba con might be chosen to succeed Henry White as ambassador to France has created considerable surprise, as ii has been understood -in diplomatic and governmental circles that Mr ‘White would remain. HEPRESENTATIVES . OF PRESS BARREL Roosevelt Determined to Pre- vent Belng Followed. Oyster Bay, L. I, March 13.—Theo dore Roosevelt has thrown off the mantle of silence which he has worn persistently since his arrival at Saga more Hill and" talked about his’ At rican shooting trip. “I ‘have, just- received a celegmm from a press agency agking. me if 1 would permit a representauve to ac eompany me on my African trip,” he sald. “You may say for me that 1 shall not permit this in any circum- I cannot prevent the news stances. Dpapers sending representatives on th¢ steamship which ‘will take me to Na ples, or on the vessel which will.con: vey me to or near Nairobi, British East Africa, but after that I shal have something to say.” ' “What preventive: measures will you take?” was asked. “I won't commit myself,” sald Mr. Roosevelt, laughing, “but I shall do all in my power to prevent the outfitting of any caravan that designs to follow my expedition into the jungle. I have been informed that one press agency expects to outfit a caravan with a view to following my party and this other news concern ‘which has just wired me has similar plans. shall do my utmost to foil the attempt I shall welcome all newspaper men as fellow passengers until I reach my starting. point in’ Africa: Then all friendship ceases until I return' from the jungle.” Case Settled Out of Court. London, March 1l)—The action of David Lloyd-George, chancellor of the exchequer, for libelous and derogatory statements against him published in & Sunday newspaper, has been settled out of court with the payment by the newspaper of $5,000, which Mr. Lloyd: George will donate to charity. The unfounded character of the allegations | - was conceded by all parties. Robbers Maltreat Aged Couple. Pineville, Ky., March 1}.—Robbers, after heating David Smith and hig wife into insensibility at their home near here, robbed them of $582. They are eighty. years old. - Mrs. Smith i in a critical condition and will not recover. Her husband’s wounds are not.as dangerous. The robbers are being tracked by bloodhounds and ex- citement is running high. China to Count Her People. Washington, March 1}.—China fis about to take a census of the uncount: ed millions within her borders. Thaq state department has just received a copy of an imperial edict 1ssued in ac| cordance with the programme for con: | stitutional reform, directing an enu: meration of Individuals and tamlllea within the empire. 2 Hugh Arnold:-Fecrster Dead. London, March. 1} —The denth n announced in London of Hugh Oakley Arnold-Forster, secretary of state for war from 1903 to 1906. Mr. Arnold Forster nad heen {ll for a long t[ma. 'Heo was born in 1855. . If it is true 1| DEFALCATION Ex-State Treasurer of Utah Under Arrest. g Former Official Said to Have Admitted Respohsibility for a Shortage of $70,000, the Money Being Used in Nevada Mining 'Ventures—Bonds men and Friends Make Good the Amount of the Loss. Salt Lake City, March 1/.—James Christiansen, former state treasurer, who retired from office Jan. 1, is un- der arrest on the charge of belng a defaulter to the amount of $70,000.° The arrest followed Christiansen’s confession of his responsibility for the shortage. He 1s now in jail here, The money, it is acknowledged, was used in speculations in Nevada mining ven- tures. Christlansen was state treas: urer for the four-year term ending at the beginning of the present year. The shortage in the accounts was dis- covered a few days ago through the checking of the accounts by the state board of examiners. At the time Christiansen was in Nevada, wher¢ be has extensive mining interests. In response to a telegram apprising him of the discovery he returned to Salt Lake City and admitted his shortage. The amount of the shortage has been deposited to the credit of the state by the bondsmen and friends of the ex- official. On relinquishing his office as state treasurer to his successor, David Matt- son, Mr. Christiansen accepted a posi- tion as temporary deputy and state auditor. It was discovered last week that an item on the auditor’s books charging Salt Lake county with $168,: 000 had been tampered with and ar attempt made to make it show $108, 000. The handwriting was not that of any one in the state auditor’s office and the investigation followed. Although he is confined at the coun- ty jail it is said that no formal com- plaint has yet been filed against Chris- tiansen. CALLS IT “TRUST TINCTURED"” Mr. Bryan Discusses President Taft's Cabinet. Lincoln, Neb,, March 1/—Declaring the Taft cabinet to be strongly trust tinctured W. J. Bryan in his Com- moner comments as follows: “Does the president’s cabinet strike you as a reform cabinet? “Becretary of State Knox, ex-attor- ney of the steel trust—After confer- general, advised the killlng of the ‘only anti-trust -bill. passed by the house in recent years. Is he likely to -encourage the president to attack the trusts? “Secretary of War Dickinson;, attor- ney for the Illinois Central railway— An ex-Democrat drawn away from his party by his corporate connections. “Secretary of the- Treasury. Mac- Veagh—Ex-Democrat; left the party when it separated from Wall street. “Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel—Attorney for the Sthndard Oil trust. Not known for any activity in connec- tlon with the regulation of railroads or the prosecution of monopolies of a national charactes £ New Battleships Named. Washington, March 1.—The Wy- oming and the Arkansas are the names selected for. the two monster 26,000-ton battleships recently author- ized by congress. The only states for which battleskips or armored cruisers have not been named are Nevada and Oklahoma. GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, March 13.—Wheat— May, $1.16%@1.15%; July, $116%4@ 116%. On track—No. 1 hard, $1.18 ©118%; No. 1 Northern, $1170 1.17%; No. 2 Northern, $1:16@1.15%} No. 3 Northern, $1.11@1.13%. 8t. Paul Union Stock Yards. 8t. Paul, March 13.—Cattle—Good to cholce steers, $5.00@6.25; fair to g00d, $4.50@5.00; good to choice cows and heifers, $4.00@6.00; veals, $5.75@ 6.00. Hoge—$6.30@8.55. Sheep—Weth- ers, $5.00@5.75; yearlings, $6.00@6.85; lambs, $7.00@7.50. Duluth Wheat and Flax. - Duluth, March 13.—Wheat—To rive and on tragk—No. 1 hard, $1.17%; No. 1 Northern, $1.16%; No. 2 North- ern, $1.14%; May, $1.165@1.16%; July, $1:16%; Sept. $1.02%. Flax— To arrive and on track, $1.65%; May, $1.64; July, $1.68%; Sept., $1.43%} Oct., $1.88. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, March 13.—Wheat—May, $1.1734; July, $1,06% @1.05%; Sept., 98%c; Dec., 99%c. Corn—March, B5%¢c; May, 68%c; July,'67%¢; Sept., 875 @67%c; Dec., 59%c. Oats—May, 65%c; July, 650c; Sept., 41%c. Pork —May, $17.85; July, $17.85; Sept., i Butter — Creameries, ~22@ 281ge; dalries, 20@25c.. Eggs—18@ 19¢c. Poultry—Turkeys, 17¢; chickenl, 14c; springs, 16c. Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago, March lfi—cnme—B.evu, $4.60@7.30; Texas steers, $4.50@5.40; ‘Western steers, $4.10@6.60; stockers | and feeders,- $3.50@5.50; cows and | .75; - calves, $6.00@ 8.50. Hogs—Light, $6.30@6.70; mixed, CONFESSION IS AILEGED s City Drug Store ence with Mr. Frick he, as attorney | - “Attorney General Wickersham— No. 435. : $400 Cold Fillad, Adjustable, gnet Center, Any Letter Engraved. LATEST FADS in Ping, Cuff Links, Stick Pins, - ‘Hat Pins, Etc. Best Equipped Workshop In GED. T BAKER & 00, Near the Lake ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED AT ONCE—Experienced lunch counter girl. Inquire at Armstrong’s. WANTED—Chambermat at Brinkman hotel. FOR SALE. FOR SALE- ubber stamps. The eer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice, FOR SALE—My shares of stock ‘in the Record Pub. Co. Address E. J. Taylor, Blackduck. B FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished Tooms in the business district. - Charles Swedback, over Model 'Pakery. FOR RENT--Furnished rooms, with or without board, 921 Minnesota avenue. HOUSE FOR RENT—Inquire of Frank Lane. MISCELLANEOUS. PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to6 p. m., and Saturda)y evening 7:30 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 | Bolld glass, deacnasis wpriog, JAMES ADAIR _PITTSBURG:PA, - For 8ale at > THE PIONEER OFFICE Want ‘;:Ads : FOR RENTING A "PROPERTY, SELL ING A BUSINESS OR - CBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. $6.40@6.85; heavy. $6.50@6.90; rough, | $6.50@6.60; good to choice : heavy, $6.60@6.90; pigs, &25@@ 0. Shéej '$3.25@5.75; tenant. Inquire at Pioneer office. | i |