Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 19, 1909, Page 4

| him ' that someone had stolen his pistol, taking it from the house. Mr. Bailey told of finding a pistol holster under Nelson’s covering on | his bed, which the defendant had ! voluntarily told about, and in the holster was a stick, which Nelson said he carried for a bluff. Nelson STATE GLOSED IN NELSON GASE THIS AFTERNOON Continued from First Page night of the killing of Fuller also stated that he was of the opinion that the man they saw running was Nelson. On cross-examination, Platt was asked if he had not made state- ments to the effect that he did not know who the man was whom he saw the night of the murder, and partially admitted the question. | He would not admit that it was W. ! E. Hyatt who wanted him to testify that it was Nelson whom they met. Arthur Mullen was ailowed to state} that in his opinion it was Barney Nelson whom they met the night of the murder. On cross-examination he stated that he could not at tbat time see the face of the man they met, nor did he take notice of the man’s clothing particularly. The man was running and he could not. Had noticed earlier in the evening when first met the man. ' Asked by Mr. Funkley if he had not testified at the preliminary hearing that he could not positively state who the man was Mullen said yes. Matt Haffner stated that Nelson had Dbeen at his place in Puposky in the forenoon of the day the mur- der had been committed, Fuller having met his death at Fowlds at 3a m. County Attorney McKusick was sworn and offered the bullet al- leged to have been taken from Fuller's body as exhibit A, being|to knock to have the door opened. questioned by Mr. Funkley; fof no importance. Thomas Bailey, sheriff at tke time Fuller was killed, told of arresting Nelson at the latter’s home near Puposky, saying that he found Nel- son’s place locked when he went there the early forenoon after the murder, but found Nelson on the road coming from Puposky; that Nelson made no resistance, and told 1 | Haffner and which were offered in | When Yelle had told the witness that he had re- turned home at about 2 or 2:30 the morning of the murder. Recess. After recess, Mr. Bailey resumed his testimony for the state, and when shown the coat and cap which the state has as exhibits said they were the® ones Nelson had worn. Cross-examination of Mr. Bailey tailed to change his testimony in any particular. Deputy Sheriff Andrew Johnson and John Cline (who had acted as special deputy, were called and testified as to minor matters, the latter telling of some cartridges which he had secured from Matt evidence, W. E. Hyatt was re-called and questioned as to some more matters of minor import, including the roads that lead from Fowlds to Nelson’s home. Oscar Yelle, “handy man” about Hyatt’s saloon at Fowlds, testified to being in the saloon at the time of the shooting, but hearing no shots and finding Fuller’s body. found the body of Fuller, Brown rushed from behind the warehouse and said that he was shot too. Hyatt’s saloon was locked when VYelle returned and he had Court adjourned for noon. District Meeting of I. 0. 0. F. The Bemidji lodge of Odd Fellows held a district meeting in this city last evening at which representa- tives were presant from Blackduck, Tenstike, Duluth, Montevideo and|] Milaca. Much enthusiasm was dlS- played by the delegates and the meeting proved very instructive. | Lunch was served by the Rebekahs to which all did full justice. THE “(7TH OF IRELAND” IN BEMIDJI WAS JOLLY St. Patrick's Day Was Appropriately Observed in This City.—Suppers, Socials and Dances. [Lack of space prevented the Pioneer from printing the article given below in yesterdays’ igsue.] St. Patrick’s day was appropriately observed in Bemidji Wednesday by the “‘wearers of the green” and those whose progenitors. came from the “ould sod”. A “lumberjack” supper was served in the Coliseum skating rink to be- tween five and six hundred people by the men of the Methodist church and their friends for the benefit of the church, about $160 being taken jn.” The “china” and “silverware” were furnished by the Bemidji Lum- ber company, from their logging camp supplies. A great deal of the success of the supper is due to the head chef, J. J. McDonald, who formerly cooked in the Crookston Lumber company’s Camp 2 near Fowlds and who practically donated his services. The men who aided in serving the supper were: Messrs. Cole, Canute, J. M. Richards, E. R. Ryan, Harry Ryan, John Parker, Roy Lindsay, H. E. Reese, C.C. Crippen, “‘Prof” Thornton, Reverend Deniston, S. E. Herlach, R. H. Schumaker,Dr. Smith, Dr., Roy and Paul Shannon, E.R. Hurd, Paul Weinbrenner, Al. Benner, J. J. Con- ger, H. B. Louthworth, and Clayton Winter. A great many of the local merchants, business and professional men donated towards the success of the supper. A St. Patrick’s social was held ilater in the evening in the Baptist church at which over 125 Irishmen made merry and partook of the ex- cellent lunch which was served. The local lodge of Rebekahs held WILL INSTITUTE A SONS OF HERMAN LODGE HERE — Dynamite Bill Passed House 'l‘o\day.—Nothing Doing in Normal School. - St. Paul, March 19.—4:21 p. m.—The dynamite bill passed Grand Officers and Other Visiting Mem- bers in City to Organize Bemidji the house late today; house ad- journed until Monday: Nothing doing in fhe normal school matter. : —J. J. OPSAHL, a dance in their hall at which every- one was given pieces of both orange and green ribbon. Probably the most fun in the city last evening was furnished bv about ten young *‘Hooligans” of Bemidji, who, lead by George Lucas and dressed in green paper hats and sashes, with large artificial noses, paraded the streets as “'Harrigans,” attenced the supper at the rink and Family Theater where they sat in the front seats and ‘whistled accom- paniments to the songs of the actors. The actors and audience were con- vulsed with laughter but the climax was reached. when each of the ladies on the stage was presented witha ! boquet of flowers and a green hat. Acquit Sharpe; Deadlocked on the Coopers. Nashville, March 19.—(Special the Cooper case today acquitted former Sheriff John Sharpe of the murder charge in connection with the kill- ing of former Senetor Carmack. The jurors reported that they were hopelessly deadlocked on the guilt to Pioneer.)—The jury in or innocence of Colonel Cooper and his son Robin, but Judge Hart them out to further consider the case. sent Fresh carnations always on hand at the Greenhouse. [ the ready-for service clothes. are shown in Bemid;ji exclusively by us. sizes to fit every figure. $15, $20, $25 and $30 FINAL CLEARANCE OF MEN’S HEAVY AND GILL BROTHERS THE POPULAR PRICED CLOTHIERS BEMIDUJI MINNESOTA 4 FIRST EXHIBITION SPRING CLOTHES FOR THE SEASON OF 1909 Fashionable Clothes Exhibition of the celebrated “Stein-Block” and “Sophomore” makes of Suits, Topcoats and Raincoats. u | | Our Spring Display of Men’s and Young Men’s Suits is the most extensive collection in Be- midji, and presents that distinctiveness, originality, character, style and high quality so seldom found in either the custom tailored productions or The “Stein-Block” and “Sophomore” makes All correct weaves, fabrics and MEDIUM WEIGHT SUITS A goodly bunch of men’s medium and heavy weight suits from our winter stock,all fine pa,tt.erns and styles, values to $18, your choice.. *$11.25 We have a fine lot of last winter's finest suits which formerly sold from $12 50 to $14. Your choice. Hats for Spring Our complete stock of Spring Hats is now on hand, comprising all the new styles and colors. The new greens, olives, tans, browns, blacks, in all the new shapes in both stiff and soft styles. Agents for the “Stetson”, Cravenetted Rain-Proof Hats. Spring Furnishings Newest things in Spring Shirts, Neckwear, Hosnery, ‘Underwear, Gloves, etc. New patterns, new ideas for your mspectmn. “Mora” and celebrated “Mallory’s $9.25 afterwards went to the Brinkman|’ Lodge Tonight. Bemidji Lodge, No. 17, Sons of Herman, will bé instituted in this city tonightat the t:ity~ hall when some forty Bemidji citizens of German descent will be initated into the mysteries of the order, with a banquet and attendant good time. It is expected that Gustav Borchart of Minneapolis, grand president of the Sons of Herman, and Carl Harpke of St. Paul, grand secretary will arrive on the M. & I train this evening and take charge of the work of instituting the lodge. It is expected that a number - of members of the order will be present from Akeley; and the following mem- bers of Crookston Lodge No. 64, came from Crookston this noon to participate in the work of instituting the lodee: Adolph Rauch, William Woelk, William Emmerich, C. Seibert, Au- gust Schuler,” M. Fiedler, Henry Schmidt, Carl Reidesel, Henry Becker, Joseph Koelmel and Sam Meng. The instituting of the Bemidji lodge is due to the preliminery work: of Fritz Busch of Mankato, organizer for Minnesota, who has been in Be- midji for some time past working up an interest in the order. Mr. Busch succeeded in obtaining over forty names as charter members of the lodge, with prospects of more joining later. The Bemidji lodge will be the sixty-seventh lodge in the state, although by a certain method of “filling” the number of the Bemidji lodge is only seventeen. At the conclusion of the work of instituting the lodge and installing. the officers a banquet will be served at the Merchants hotel. Brinkman Family Theater. Crowded houses have been the rule at the Brinkman Family Theater this week and the exceptionally good program has pleased all who have witnessed it. A complete change of vaudeville was presented at this popular place of amusement last night and proved to be even better than the first half of the week. C. L. Goddhue, the dancing ban- joist, continues to please the audi- ences with his dancing, while his banjo selections called forth rounds of applause. Miss Hardie Langdon also pre- sented new songs last night and the delighted crowds still continue to call her back for more funny songs and faces. Charles and Madeline Dunbar presented an entirely new act en- titled “Blink & Kid,” which afforded the Bemidji public much amuse- ment. Mr. Dunbar’s rendition of “The Belle of New York,” brought considerable applause while Miss Madeline sang ‘‘Bridget McCue” with great success, and in fact all went away well pleased with the performance in general. All new pictures will be seen at this theatre tonight which Manager Brinkman promises you will be quite up to their usual standard. Dick Bertram will sing that popular song entitled “When You Love a Summer Girl,” which is one of the latest and best hits. SHOWED SCANT COURTESY T0 SENATOR A. L. HANSON Senate, in Committee of Whole, Rec- ommended Passage of Much- Mooted Bonding Measure. The St. Paul Pioneer Press of last evening says of the action of the senate in recommending the passage of the much-mooted bond bill' which is said to have especial reference to Beltrami couniy: ““Although there were frequent protestations that senatorial courtesy was still regnant in the senate, that body yesterday afternoon, in com- mittee of the whole, recommended for passage a bill relating especially to a county which A. L. Hanson -| business,” that the wishes of the senators|by Mr. qun@ from the big commes were Ie- First.” of 19 to 18 the senate disregarded the wish of Senator Hanson. “The bill permits .issuance of bond for floating indebtedness in certain cases and was introduced by Dan Gunn, for the benefit of of Beltrami county, but the people of the county were quoted as op- posed to the bill: The county is out of funds, caused, so ‘it is claimed, by the extravagance of the county commissioners, two of whom were last year removed from office by the governor: Were Bound Over to Grand Jury. Sheriff Hugh McIntosh of Kooch- iching- county, came in yesterday morning from ' International Falls with John Woods, Joe Kenville and ‘Ella Taylor in custody, and returned the latter three to the county jail. They were taken to International Falls and given a hearing there Wednesday on charges of arson in the first degree, being committed to the Beltrami county jail to await the action of the grand jury at the next general term of the district court for Koochiching county. They are charged with setting fire to an ill resort near Ranier last November. DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S GOUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News from Their Localities. Spooner and Baudette. P. I Scramstad has sold his prop- erty on Mill street to Attorney Geo. E. Ericson. C. L. Isted left for Minneapolis in response to a message stating that his father was ill. Mrs. James A.-Mathieu, who has been visiting in Winnipeg for a few days this week, has returned. Mr. Ferrior and his daughter Zella of Pitt came up on Friday to attend the funeral of George C. Toombs. Invitations are out for the base- ball club dance which will be held March 17 in the Williams hall at Baudette. The M. B. A. Lodge initiated a number of candidates into the mys- teries of their order at their meeting last Thursday. The Misses Signe and Esther Fly- berg returned Sunday morning from Bemidji, accompanied by Ollie Rhen, where they had-been witnesses in a case which was tried at this term of court, Invitations have been received by many local people to attend the marriage of Oliver Schroeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Schroeder of Spooner, to Miss Augusta Johnson of Minneapolis, which will occur March 17. The funeral of George C. Toombs occured on Friday last at the M. E. church, Rev. Melvin of Rainy River officiating. Many beautiful floral designs were offered by friends and relatives. The remains were interred in the new Baudette ‘cemetery. Baudette, March 19.—(Special to Pioneer,)—The first teachers insti- tute, which was held here, came to a close Saturday afternoon after a successful session of two days. T. J. McGuire, president of the Bau- dette schools, presided. The' pro- gram was interesting throughout and was enjoyed by all present. Consid- ering the interest taken in educa: tional matters a Border Educational Association was organized and the follnwmg officers were elected for the ensuing _ year:—President, Al- bert Berg, Spooner; vice-president Charles L. Wilcox, Roosevelt; secretary, Miss Katherine Barry, Baudette; treasurer, Miss Grace Halvorson, Clementson. Com- mittee on oganization, Miss Emma Erickson, Spooner; Miss Virginia Gravelle, Graceton and Charles Grandjean, Baudette, Skiddo Party, March 23. (8 p. m. to—) Under the direction_of Mr, L. F. Cole of Minneapolis. We first planned to give this program at at the close of our St. Patrick’s Day supper, but found it impossi- ble because of the great ‘‘rush of We showed you our hands in the culinary art. We| now want to entertain you. Mr. Cole was one of the original mem. bers of the famous Apollo Club of Minneapolis and for some years one of its board of managers. 'Nuf sed. ~—Methodist Men, Evangelistic Meetings. - Reyerend W.: E. Risinger of. St. Paul is here for: one week’s special meetings in'the Baptist. Church. The Baking Powder Vo e ot Eopociien & e 1007 noon at 4:10. Please remember these services commencing each evening at 8:00 The public is cordially invited to attend. Harry Mitchell’s Editorials. If Harry Mitchell did not know what he was talking about and delivered the goods, he would not keep up the kind of advertising he is doing. It is original and he has an original way of pleasing his custom- ers. His out of town business has increased wonderfully and it is sur- prising when you see the kind of clothes he can make you for $15, $20 and $25. Watch his editorials. Send for samples and give him a trial. WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. FOR SALE. | FOR SALE—Gasoline launch used one season.. Now at sawmill, Walker, Minn., Owners leaving town. R.T. Barnard, Minneap- olis, Minn. FOR SALE—Two lots, new cottage, nice location near. Bemidji Lake. $650. Half cash, easy terms. H. A. Bliler, 1217 Bixby avenae. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. MISCELLANEOUS. AR PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturday 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 tenant. Inquire at Pioneer office. YOU OWE it to your family; a means of instant, certain and inexpensive communication wita the outside- world. Order the Northwestern Wgnt Ads FOR RENTING A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS . OR GCBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. ‘Pioneer PO -1 e