Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 17, 1909, Page 1

| | | | Historical Society. TEIM p———— WINNESOTA & HISTBRICALI SACIET BT " ™ o= THE BEMIDJ1 D 1.Y PIONEER! VOLUME 6. NUMBER 282. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCII 17, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH TRIAL OE BARNEY NELSON NOW ON IN DISTRICT COURT Nelson Is Charged With Having Killed Morris Fuller,Near Fowlds, January 3, 1909.—Work of Securing Jury Is Progressing Very Slowly. Jurors. Fred Petry, laborer, Bemidji. William Blocker, hotelkeeper, Be- midiji. K. K. Roe, merchant. Bemidji Charles Nangle, merchant Bemi O. E. Jackson, merchant Bemidji. Charge Against Nelson. The crime of which Barnard An- drew Nelson stands accused is the killing of Morris Fuller (murder in the first degree), which crime is charged with having been commatted at Fowlds, Beltrami county, on the morning of January 3rd, last. Morris Fuller (sometimes called “Blackie”) was a resident of Wadena and was working in the logging camps near Fowlds at the time he was killed, January 3. Fuller was shot and instantly killed, while walking with a compan- ion and a party whom they met while on the railroad track near Fowlds. Archie Brown, who was with Fuller when ne was shot, and Barn- ard Nelson, whom Brown claimed was the man they met on the rail- road track, were taken into custody after the killing of Fuller. At the coroner’s inquest, held to determine the cause of the death of Fuller, it was alleged that Fuller and Brown were walking along the track at Fowlds, when they met a man whom Brown asserted was Barnard Nelson, who lives near Fowlds. Ac- cording to the statements given at the inquest, all three turned in their tracks and started back to Fowlds to get a drink, with the man said to be Nelson leading. The testimony adduced at the in- quest tended to show that Fuller said he was going to see who the man ahead was and touched him up- on the shoulder, at the time asking “What’s your hurry?” Brown is said to have afterwards said that the man in the lead sud- denly turned and fired a revolver shot full at Fuller, inflicting a wound from which Fuller died almost instantly. The result of the case apparently hinges on the positive identification of Nelson as the man who was with in Sweden. Fuller and Brown and as to whether the story told is the correct one. Barnard Andrew Nelson, accused of the murder of Morris Fuller, is 62 years of age, and was born He has lived in Maple Ridge township, near Fowlds, for the past ten years. He was for many years justice of peace in that town, and during the last two years hass served as town clerk.Nelson owns a farm about a mile and a half east of Fowlds, and has always apparently born a good reputation among his neighbors. Nelson is unmarried. The court room was fairly well crowded today with people who are anxious to hear the trial of the case of the State vs. Barnard Andrew Nelson, who is charged with having killed Morris Fuller, near Fowlds, on the 3rd day of January, 1909. The trial of Nelson’s case was taken up this morning, County Attorney Chester McKusick prose- cuting and ex-County Attorney Henry Funkley appearing for Nel- son. The forencon was occupied in an attempt to secure a jury. The regu- lar venire of jurymen (twenty-five) was exhausted in securing three jurors for the Nelson trial, and two members of the special venire were examined without gaining any furth- er jurors for the trial. The state used five per-emptory challenges and the defense exercised the same number of like challenges in examining the jurors. The “state laid especial stress on the question as to whether the jurors would be willing to agree to a verdict of conviction, with a possibility of the death penalty being inflicted, on purely circumstantial evidence, and' several jurors were excused because they expressed tbemselves rather hesitatingly on this question as it was put to them. Attorneys George E. Ericson and C. R. Middleton ot Spooner and Baudette, respectively, and H. A. Simons of Bemidji were appointed as triers, and their services were requir- ed in several instances. The trying of the jurors proceeded rather monotoniously and the fore- noon was devoid of any especial interest, it looking as if the entire day would be consumed in getting a jury, with prospects of extending well into tomorrow before the case could be placed on tria. At the afternoon session of court, the balance of the special venire of jurymen was exhausted, two jurors being_secured for the Nelson trial, they being Charles Nangle and O. E. Jackson, both merchants of Be- midji, A special venire was ordered for ten more jurymen, and court was adjourned until 4 o’clock this after- noon, pending the returning of the venire, Just prior to adjournment until 4 p. m,, the grand jury made a re- port, returning eight indictments, the names of the persons against whom the true bills were returned not being given out to the public because the parties had not yet been arrested. Dominick Boyer, who was con- victed at this term of court of the crime of robbery in the first degree, was yesterday sentenced to serve a term of ten years at hard labor in the state’s prison at Stillwater. Boyer was brought into the court room during the afternoon session of court and when arraigned stated that he was 38 years of age; that he was divorced from his wife; had no children; has a mother and sister re- siding at Pontic, Wis. In passing sentence on Boyer, Judge Stanton stated that the crime for which Boyer had been convicted was a very serious one and that he would give him a severe lesson and thereupon sentenced him to ten years imprisonment at Stillwater. John Boyce, who plead guilty to the crime of robbery in the first degree, was sentenced to the peni- tentiary for one year, the judge taking into consideration his plea of guilty and showing leniency in Boyce’s case. The court stated that the sum of $80 to be paid to Attorney A. M. Crowell as payment for his services as attorney in defending Thomas Bigstar in the three casesin this term of court. The jury in the case of the state vs. Cook, charged with grand lar- ceny, yesterday afternoon returned a verdict of not guilty. Judge Stanton granted the motion of the defendant inthe case of Greenfield & Co. vs J. A. Clark, in which application was made by the defendant for the vacation of an to you. 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Lo sl Sl We know that New In fact, -the whole order previously made for depos- itions, on the ground that the ser- vice provided in the order was not properly made. This is a damage case in the sum of $30,000, claimed for alleged failure to convey perfect title to real estate in Cass and Ttasca county. Judge M. A. Spooner if attorney for the defend- ant and C. L. Prattof Grand Rap- Rapids is counsel for the plaintiff. Art Exhibit For Schools. The Horace K. Turner Art com- pany of Boston, Mass, will hold one of their large exhibits of copies of the world’s famous works of art in the Bemidji High School on Friday and Saturday, April 2d and 3d. The Turner company has an un- usually fine collection ‘of pictares of the masterpieces of the worlds artists, both ancient an modern and have a wide reputation for -exhibiting only the best.. - The proceeds of the exhibition aré to be donated to the school for the purpose of buying pictures for the new $36,000 school building which is to be constructed in Be- midji this summer. During the afternoon of the first day of the exhibig, the teachers of the local schools, under the direction of Miss Donaldson, will hold an “at home” to the parents of the children and the re‘/sidents of the city and at this time 'the work in drawing of the pupils in the public schools will be displayed. No pains will be spared to make the exhibition a perfect success. Cutler Quite a Wrestier. A telegram from Chicaga to the St. Paul Pioneer Press states that Frank Gotch, the champion heavy- weight wrestler of the world, failed Monday night in Chicago to throw Charles Cutler - once in fifteen minutes. + 7 Cutler was a few “years ago a policeman . at Tenstrike, and after- wards gained considerable local fame as a heavyweight pugilist, fighting a draw at Cass Lake with the “Kerry Kid” and getting the worst of the referee’s decision. Cutler traveled with the John L. Sullivan company two seasons, and Sullivan touted Cutler as a coming world-beater, but Jim Barry gave Cutler an awful lick- ing and the latter hasn’t been heard of much since as a fighter. Barry, by the way, is a brother of Joe Rogers, a ome-time lumberjack of | this region, who was ‘‘some fighter” when it came to “rough house” tactics. Probate Court. March 15. Estate of George E. Beere. Partial hearing on claims had and hearing adjourned to March 29. - Estate of Edith M. Jones. Par- tial hearing on claims had and adjournment taken until April 3. Account of J. P. Lahr as adminis- trator presented for hearing before the court. : March ‘15, Estate of Julia S. €oleman. Petition to set apart personal property made by Francis L. Coleman, husband of the deceased and order setting aside said personal property as selected by Francis L. Coleman made and filed. Irish Social. The Baptist young people will give their annual “Irish Social” on “St. Patrick’s day, in the evening,” in the Baptist church. A splendid pro- gram of good ald Irish songs, recita- tions and readings has been prepared, and as a special contribution towards the program, Rev. Deniston of the M. Baptist church, will-give () one of their funny Irish exercises with their feet, which we know will be highly pleasing to everyone. Irish refresh- ments will be served after the pro- gram. All these good things for 15 cents. _ Can “Feed” Six Hundred. Those “lumberjacks” who will serve St. Patrick’s supper at the Coliseum skating-rink this evening, have made arrangements to serve meals to 600 ‘hungry people, J. J. McDonald is chef, and a good square meal is assured. E. church, and Rev. McKee of the|| Benner Appointed Patrolman. Mayor Pogue announces that he has appointed Allen Benner as a member of the police force, to act as night patrolman, succeeding Garry Brennan, the appointment being made by Mayor Pogue in fulfilling his promise to the coundil to replace Brennan. In making the ‘appointment, Mayor Pogue said: “The appointment of Benner is final in filling out the full complement of policemen. of the City of Bemidji. With Chief Knox, George Denley and Allen Benner I believe Bemidji will have an excellent force of men who are capable of handling the affairs of the city except in extraor- dinary cases. “I hope that the appointment of members 6f the council and the people of the city, generally. He hasbeen a resident of Bemidji for about ten years past, and although he has never held public office here he is a straightforward, fearless fellow who will undoubtedly make a good policeman.” Mayor Pogue states that the appoiniment of Benner is to take effect as soon as that gentleman concludes his'services with the grand jury, which body expects to adjour: any day now. & An Enjoyable K. P. Meeting. The regular meeting of the K. P. lodge which was held last evening was one of the most enjoyable affairs in the history of the local lodge. There was a goodly attendance of the members of the lodge, and the social portion of the evening’s pro- gram was filled with interest. The business session was also ex- ceedingly interesting to John Hillaby and Frank Jackson, who took the work in the third rank and are this morning full-fledged knights. The Bemidji Lodge, K. of P., is a very “live” organization, and the members = thereof are continually working up interest in the lodge. Elks Meeting Thursday Night. The regular meeting of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. E., which’ will he held at Masonic hall Thurs- day evening will be of more than ordinary importance. The officers for the ensuing term will be elected, and it is expected that there will be several initiations. All members’ of the lodge are earnestly requested to be present, and all visiting. Elks are cordially invited to attend. —E. H. Jerrard, E. R, Notice to Customers. Notice is hereby given that I have disposed of my business known as the City Meat Market, to F. Pierce, therefore all parties owing me are requested to call and settle ‘'samé at once. All parties having a claim against me should. present them to me for settlement. —1J. E. Flatley. Benner will give satisfaction to the | STEENERSON VOTED FOR CANNON FOR GOOD REASON Congressman from Ninth District Was Among the Lead- ing “Insurgents” Who Fought the Adoption of the Cannon Rules in House. Crookston Timest During - the campaign last fall Congressman Halvor Steenerson refused to state that he would not support Speaker Cannon for a re-election, in order to get votes, but many of his friends who knew.the congressman and his sentiments declared that he would not be for the present speaker in the party caucus and their statements were verified -last Satuiday night, when his vote was found to be in favor of another man for the high position. - According to the reports received when it came time to nominate a speaker for the coming congress, Cannon was placed in nomination. As soon as this was done, Congress- man Steenerson presented the name of Congressman James Tawney and in an’eloquent speech pointed out the reasons why his nominee should be the party’s choice. He plainly stated that Mr. Tawney would be the peer of any man who could be selected and his ability could not be called into question. He would make both an able and a brilliant presiding officer for the house and he believed the caucus should accept his candidacy. Other members of congress were placed before the party, but the great majority of the republican members of congress had made up their minds to're-elect Cannon and it was almost useless' to make a fight. When the voté was takén it was seen that the speaker had been re-elected by a safe majorily and there was nothing left for the others to do but to fall in line as far as the speakership was concerned i and then to make their fight on the rules. The fight made upon the speaker had some effect, however, and resulted in the party winning the right to select the members of the committee on rules. Speaker Cannon agreed to allow the party to select the members of this important committee and this will to a great degree meet the requirements of the insurgents and will undoubtedly result in rules being adopted which will give the members’ of the house much greater power. The fight made by Congressman Steenerson will demonstrate that the power of the speaker is not so absolute as it was thought to be and in wresting the appointment of the committee of rules from him a step: forward has been taken. A special telegram from Washing- ton to the Duluth News-Tribune says of Congressman Steenerson’s action in voting for -Cannon: “The leading insurgents, like Gardner of Massachusetts and Steen- erson of Minnesota, who have been foremost in opposition to the old rules of the house, voted for Cannon and justified their action by declar- ing that before this session of con- gress ended there would be a sub- stantial modification of the rules. “That this_view of the situation will prove correct was manifested on™ the vote to amend present rules, when several members who voted for Can- non, - also- voted against the old ‘house leaders to modify. the rules; thus showing that the sentiment of parliamentary reform is strong and bound to continue.” — e Henry Young Dead. The announcement came to the city last evening that Henry Young, brother of J. P. Young of this city, had died at the home of his mother in Eagle Bend at 5p. m. yesterday, after an illness of two vears with tuberculosis of the4hroat. Henry Young was quite . well known in Bemidji, having been a visitor in this city- many times since J. P. Young has made his homé here. Henry was a newspaper man, and a good one, and although young in years, ‘was .experienced and was regarded as being one of the most capable of the young news- paper workers - in this part of the state. : Henry owned and conducted the Bertha Headlight for several years and gained an enviable reputation as a splendid writer. Later Henry went to work in the goverament printing office at Washington, leav- ing there on account of poor health, tuberculosis of the throat fastening itself upon him ard he being unable to shake off the disease, although he spent much time. in' Arizona and other points in search of relief. A peculiar feature of the death of the young man was the fact that yes- terday was the 29th anniversary of Henry’s birthday. Why: Pay Rent? : We loan money on city ‘property which you can repay-in ' monthly payments. The T. J. Miller Com- pany. 3 Local News on Last Page.. Fritzi Scheff i : At O’Leary - Additional local matter will be found on last page. & Bower’s ~ - (Frida We Have the Line e , - You Havg thef, Choice of our own designing that will surpass anything ever shown in Bemidji. Marie Wallsn J1s00| Spring Millinery Opening 1909] y mo Saturday The Quaint Turrett Bonnot We have the largest and most complete line of Niisbee ; Imported Patterns ever brought ‘to the city. : : The The Great : Ifiephlsto Hat |