Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 25, 1909, Page 4

{ ] { ! | EVENTS OF IMPORTANGE IN THE PUBLIG SCHOOLS Continued from First Page Olive Cunningham returned to school Tuesday after a shortabsence. Your school is like your friend- ships, you never get out of them more than you put into them. The class in physics is working on electrical experiments and are very much interested in them. Ethel Getchell returned to school Wednesday, after an absence of several days. The young lady seems very happy. Lillian Feldmann has been absence for several days. Lillian is at her home at Northome visit- ing with her parents. On Tuesday the members of the Ancient History class had to draw DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S GOUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News from Their Localities. Island Lake. F. O. Sibley returned from Bemidji Friday. Ashely Hill visited with H. Pin- gel Sunday. Joe Helf is hauling pulp wood for Alton Warner. Mrs. Fauhl and daughter visited with J. Williams Saturday. C. L. Newton of Nebish was an Island Lake visitor Monday. ' Miss Cecelia Miller called on her sister, Mrs. Alton Warner Sunday. Mrs. H. Pingel and son William visited with J. Williams and family a map of Greece from memory. Some of them were very good. “Poison Ivy” is the name of the march which our pretty pianist has been playing for the last few days. Nice name, isn’t it? One of the typewriters was broken on Monday beyend use and no doubt the guilty party, if found, will have to see that it is repaired. The songs which are to be given by the pupits of the grades, during the art exhibit, are those which have been learned in their regular class work. Miss Hanson has received a postal from Herbert Warfield stating that he will be back and ready for work Friday. Herbert has been east with his parents. Elmer Hilliard and Helmer Kreuse are going to take the Annapolis Naval school entrance examinations some time in April. We wish both the boys success, Misses Hanson and Donaldson, teachers of music and drawing, re- spectively, returned to work Friday of last week after an absence of several days on account of illness. We notice that Emil Engels has accepted a position on the staff of editors of “The Classmate.” This paper is indeed fortunate in secur- ing the services of this studious young man, The outlook for the coming year in our schools is most encouraging and stimulating. Several new de- partments will be added, old courses broadened, and a liberal education offered. The boys of the high school are wondering whether they will be able to getin on the “at home” to be given by the local school teachers, under the able direction of Miss Donaldson, during the Turner Art Exhibit. The students of the high school were very much pleased at the return home of Claude Breneman, who has been working in North Carolina during the last four months. Claude was the star center of our champion- ship 1908 football team. There is a rumor afloat that Clio Boyer, Alfred Neuman, James Harris and Ernest Neuman are about to organize a vocal quartet. We hope that the boys will not give up the idea as all four have splendid voices and no doubt they would prove a great success. Professor Ritchie received a tele- phone message on Monday evening which caused him to leave for St. Paul Tuesday morning. There is no doubt as to the help the professor gives when he is in the normal fight, asis shown by the committee in keeping him there so constantly. That the schools of our city are as enterprising and progressive as our business men, is again evidenced in the fact that we intend to have our pictures and new statuary ready when the new high school building is completed next fall. Come and enjoy the Turner Pictures, thus en- riching us all. A large number of high school students are planning on going to Grand Rapids tomorrow for the pur- pose of hearing the declamatory con- test. Clara Fisk and Emil Engels have been working hard on their selections and if things go right, as everyone hopes they will, they will both come home winners. Gladys Kreatz and Amanda Klein have joined the dictation class. Each of the girls have an average of over ninety in daily work. To get into the dictation class is the chief aim of all those who belong to the shorthand class, and an average of ninety or more is required before any student can do so. Miss Hanson, local music teacher, is planning on giving a recital on Friday evening, during the art ex- hibit. The grades under Misses Bell and Wessberg, which are those of the primary department, will sing. No one should miss hearing the little folks. The fifth grade, under Miss Pilot, will sing a two-part song which has been learned by note.” Both of the glee clubs will take part in the entertainment. Friday. Wyman Hickerson went to Be- midji where he was subpoenaed as a furyman. Robert Ford and Oliver Provost transacted business in Island Lake Sunday with Charles Dickinson. Cunningham. March 24. Mrs. John Weleh, who has been ill at her home the past month, is steadily improving. Bert Wood lost one of his horses last Thursday. ‘‘Just laid down and died,” Bert said. Lee Guptill, whose home is in Be- midji and who is visiting with his sister, Mrs. Nettie Fish has had a severe attack of tonsilitis. John Rose is just completing a map of Koochiching county gotten out by the Watab Lumber company. It has taken about five weeks. Rev. Astwood contemplates build- ing two new churches this summer, one on the south shore of Island lake, at Bergville, and one on the north shore, at Cunningham. Next Sabbath, at 11 o’clock a. m. in the Cunningham school house, communion services will be held. An earnest and cordial invitation is extended to all by the pastor to be present. Redby. March 22. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kling, a son. Ed. Steberg went to Bemidji Wed- nesday. R. H. Hebert left for Nebish Monday morning after a short stay with triends here. Frank Carter will go to the twin cities the first of the week to buy more goods for his new store. Miss Fmma Harte went to Red Lake agency Monday. Miss Harte will remain at the agency for some time. Sam Hayes spent the week in Be- midji where he went to attend the trial of Andrew Nelson, which is being held at that place. P. J. Skrief of Quiring spent sev- eral days of last week in Redby. Mr. Skrief was looking after the companies interests on the south shore of Red Lake. The logging camps east of town was disbanded last week, Mr. Moore having finished his work there. About fifty men passed through here on their way to Bemidji and other points south. Nels Anderson and his brother, J. C., passed through here on their way to Minneavolis where they will visit with friends and relatives. The “boys” have been on their homesteads near the agency all win- ter. Baudette. March 24. The Busy Bees will give a novel entertainment at the home of Mrs. N. F. Lackey on Saturday evening. The proceeds will be used towards the St. John’s church of Baudette. A grewsome accident occured at Roosevelt Saturday, when Brake- man Stevens slipped bis footing and was literally mangled by a freight train. The remains were brought to Winnipeg. Coroner M. E. Ibertson of Bemidji has appointed J. A. Albert Peterson of Spooner and Frank Johnson of Baudette as deputy coroners. This appointment will do away with a great deal of expense to the county. Emil O. Hedberg, cashier of the Security State Bank of Spooner, re- turned Wednesday morning from an extended trip to the Pacific coast. He also visited his parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. P. Hedberg, at Warroad be- fore returning, J. Albert Peterson is laying the foundation for the new store build- ing which he will erect this summer. The building will be two stories high and 24x52 feet in dimension. M. P. Peterson will move his furni- ture into the building when com- pleted. An enthusiastic baseball meeting was held yesterday at William’s hall, when plans were laid for the coming season. Baudette promises to be in the zame when it comes to playing ball, as they expect to secure first class batteries, which will cope with anyone along the border. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Gen- eral manager, J. U. Williams; secre- itary, J. Rose; treasurer, Axel Miller; organizing committee, Donohue, Rose and Noonan; contributions committee; Ramsey, Dundee and Dahlgren. Spooner. March 23. Attorneys C. R. Middleton and George Eritson, who have been attending the district court at Bemedji, returned Friday morn- ing. A number from here attended the concert given by the Catholic ladies of Rainy River, under the management of Mrs. Maria Chene. T. P, Morton acted of chairman. An excellent program was ren- dered which was greatly enjoyed by all, Ludvig A. Nelson, age 20, died on Monday in the Spooner hospi- tal of blood poison, Nelson cut himself in the knee with an ax, while cutting timber, which developed into blood poison. His mother was with him in the hospi- tal. The remains were laid to rest mn the -Baudette cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Bang enter. tained last evening in honor of Miss Anna Erigkson and Theo- dore Hilden. Various amuse- ments were indulged in during the evening and dainty refreshments were served. The rooms were prettily decorated with shamrocks and green bunting. Miss Florence Sigel assisted the hostess. A pretty wedding took place here St. Patrick’s eve at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Schroeder when Miss Augusta Johnson of Minne- apolis and Oliver Schroeder were | made man and wife, Rev, T. W. Howard of Birchdale, pastor of the Congregational church of Baudette, officiated. The bride wore a gown of white liberty silk and carried white carnations. She was attended by Miss Anna Erick- son. The groom wore the con- ventional black. Frank Cheskawas was best man. An elaborate wedding supper was served to the guests. The presents were many and beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Schroeder will make Spoonner their future home, Wilton. March 24, Miss Anna West is reported as being ill, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Hall were shopping in Bemidji Friday last. Charles Rogers has nearly com- pleted the addition to his build- ing. Charles Hodlock has nearly completed his logging contract for Patterson. E. J. Soland has his store com- pleted and expects a stock of goods soon, Richard Teske and family expect to move to White Earth, Minn, this week. Thomas Crowshow, who took his little daughter Pearl to Illinois, returned last Thursday. B. H. Major and G. A. Forte spent last week in Bemidji being subpoenaed on the jury. A..P. Blom and daughter Hadda were in Wilton last Saturday call- ing on our local merchants. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Aldrich and Mrs. B. W. Aldrich were shopping in Wilton Saturday. Mrs. John Johnson of Aura is spending the week with her daughter Mrs. Moses Burnham, Mrs. Sarah Obedier, who has been in North Dakota on business for the past week returned to her home here. Julius Belden has moved "his business from the Gether building nto the Duluth Brewing com. pany’s building. | Messrs, Luman and Bernie Aldrich expect to leave for North- west Canada next week where they expect to find claims. Mr. and Mrs. T. ]. Brennan and family and Miss Frances Bowers spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bowers. Mrs. T. ). Brennan entertained at 6 o'clock dinner last Thursday the Misses Paula Haaven, Mable Trodahl, Bertha Kruger, and Frances and Anna Bowers and Roy Bowers. Notice. Would like information concern- ing the whereabouts of John O’Brien, formerly of Minnesota City, Minn. He is thirty-four years old, a man. of medium build and something over five feet, six inchesin height. His occupation is generally that of a teamster in the railroad and logging camps. In 1906, he is known to have been near the town of Elk, Washington, around which he had worked for a long time. O’Brien was last heard of two years ago when he was working out from Be- midji, Minn. Any news of him will be gratefully received by his sister, Mrs. J. D. McLellan, 1519 East Cataldo Ave., Spokane, Washington. For Trade. I have $1400 equity in 560 acres of land 2% miles northwest of Wilton, which I will trade for city property. —Attorney A. A. Andrews, BEMIDJI IS PRAISED BY VISITING RAILWAY MEN Are Shown Site for Normal School, School Buildings, Court House and Business Blocks. “I am convinced that the city of Bemidji 15 by far the ‘livest wire,’ considering its size, in the entire north half of Mi;mesota, and this conclusion is arrived at after having visited every town and city of any importance in this section,” said Harry L. Wyand of St. Paul, dis- trict passenger agent for the Chi- cago Great Western railway, who was in Bemidji yesterday in com- pany with E. R. Porch, traveling passenger agent for the Erie rail- road, and Thomas S. Hughes, travel- ing freight agent for the Chicago Great Western, the latter acting as “chaperon" for the former two, and G. A. Walker, local agent for the M. & 1. railway, being escort for the party. Mr. Walker took the three visiting railway men about the city, showing them the site which Bemidji is offer- ing for the proposed sixth state normal school, our elegant lake shore and splendid boulevard which ex- tends along the lake front the entire distance to ‘“‘Diamond Point” (the normal site), with the higk, dry banks, and also the splendid county and business buildings, and the en- tire party agreeed with Mr. Wyand when he continued to praise this city as the leader of north.central Minnesota. “You have an elegant lake, right in your dooryard, so as speak,” con- tinued Mr. Wyand. “Your fine county court house, elegant school buildings, with another in process of erection; your many fine brick busi- ness blocks; -your unexcelled hotel accommodations; and best of all, your splendid railroad facilities, easily place Bemidji in the front rank. And I am sincere when I say that it is my belief that this city will outrank any town hereabouts, by many fold, as the leading sum- mer resort, business ‘hub’ and social and educational center of north- central Minnesota. Bemidji is cer- tainly a great little city, and the progressive, go-ahead spirit of your citizens, who apparently stick to- together, means miracles for your future development.” Berman Opening Very Successful. Yesterday was the occasion of the spring opening of millinery and dress goods, etc., at the Bérman Emporium, and the big store was filled nearly all day with ladies of the city who wanted to look over the “pretty things” and make their purchases of up-to-date millinery and wearing apparel. The windows of the Emporium were very perttily decorated, in rose calor, making a beautiful effect, Carnations were given away to the ladies, and coffee and wafers were served.- In speaking of the opening yesterday, Mrs. Berman pro- nounced it one of the most suc- cessful and profitable spring beginnings in the history of the store. Owls Organize at Blackduck. Deputy Organizer C. J. Benson of the Order of Owls arrived in this city Tuesday evening from Blackduck, where he had insti- tuted an order at that place. The new lodge starts out with a membership of over sixty and with the following officers: President, Albert Heft; past president, Thomas H. Armstrong; secretary, Otto Olson; treasurer, Mauritz Erickson; warden, Halvor Hazen; vice-president, A. ]J. Moon; sentinel, Lars Ness; picket, August Carlson; invocator, William Paradize. "Mr, Benson left this evening for Kelliher, where he intends to organize a nest at that place. 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 are to be donated to the school for Bemidji, Minn, 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 exhibit, 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 residents 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. ““Advertising Sale.” The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society are planning an “Advertis- ing Sale” to be given/ in the rink April 2. The sale is oneof considerable magnitude, the ladies haying written to agreat many wholesale houses and secured a good many useful articles which- they will place on sale at that time. Among the ar- ticles secured is a fine lot of garden seeds, a quantity of Occident flour of which the Northern Grocery company is the distributing agency. They also have mattresses, carpet sweepers, preserves, fruits, canned goods, breakfast foods, confection- ery and a variety of articles which will be placed on sale at that time. Located at Sparta. A letter received from Peter Cleve, who was formerly a member of the firm of Dickie & Cleve, states that h& has located in Sparta, St. Louis county. Mr. Cleve is of the opinion that considerable work will be done in the mines at that place this year and is well pleased with his new location. Held Communion Services. Archdeacon H. F. Parshall came over from Cass Lake on the Great Northern freight train this morning and assisted Reverend Davies of this city in holding Episcopal communion services. The archdeacon returned home on the noon train. A GASS LAKE DRUGBIST HAS DR, TILL'S FORMULA “Swiped” It While Taking Treatment.— Drainage Ditch Proposed for the Farris Country. Cass Lake, March 25.—(Special to Pioneer.)—"Plaster John No. 2” is the title given to one of Cass Lake’s prominent citizens. And from all appearances he will prove a worthy rival of the famous Dr. Till, better known as “Plaster John.” About two months aéo John Kom- stadius, a local druggist, went down to Wisconsin to take treatment from Dr. Till, and while there succeeded in some manner in getting hold of the formula used by the famous curer. After Komstadius came home he tried it on some of his friends and succeeded in getting very good results. Since then he has been kept constantly busy doc- toring patients and from all reports he seems to be having equally as good luck as the original “Plaster John.” Arrangements have been practi- cally completed for the digging of a drainage ditch between Farris and Heart Lake. State Drainage Engineer Geo. A. Ralph has been working on the matter for some time past and is now making active preparations to begin work. The ditch will mean much to the settlers in that vicinity inasmuch as it will drain over 5,000 acres of land, and extends over six miles in length, In the neighborhood of 2,000 acres of state land is included in this. It is the intention to make a state road along the course of the ditch. James Fitzpatrick, a lumberjack was arrested at Bena yesterday charged with robbing a fellow lumber- jack of $20 while they were rooming together. Fitzpatrick was given a hearing before Judge Johnson and admitted his guilt. He was bound over to await the next session of the grand jury. Americans Purchase an Island. Mexico City, March 25—H. M. Crankshaw of Guayamas and a num- ber of Americans have purchased Car- men island, situated in the Gulf of California, from James Viesca of La Paz, Mex. The island embraces about eight square miles, most of which is solid salt deposit. Severe Storm in the West. Chicago, March 25.—A severe storm has developed in the Rocky mountain region and telegraphic. communication with Denver -has been lost over ‘all routes, PLAN TO SECURE RECORD VOTES Opponents of Payné Bill Hold Conferences. FIGHT RECIPROCITY IDEA Assert Plan to Admit Canadian Coal Free of Duty Would Not Lessen the Price to Consumer, but Only Enrich the American Operator—8ay Ma- Jority of Members Object to Hide and Lumber Schedules. ‘Washington, March 25.—An effort ‘1 to be made in the “house te secure record- votes on the schedules of the new tariff bill which affect hides, bitu- minous coal and lumber. The Repub- lican members who are opposed to the changes which the Payne bill makes in these schedules have had several meetings. They believe that the plac- ing of hides on the free list, the re duction of 50 per cent in the duties on lumber and the reciprocity provi- sion for free bituminous coal are not desired by a majority of the members. There are probably as many mem- bers who wait a vote on the proposi- tion to place lumber on the free list as there are members who desire to test the feeling regarding the reten- tion of the present lumber duty. The latter sentiment is particularly strong on the Democratic side. Those who desire the present duty of 67 cents per ton on bituminous coal retained de- clare that the placing of this article on the free list wili not reduce the price to the consumer. \ They attack the reciprocity provi- sion in the Payne bill which declares that bituminous coal shall only be ad- mitted free when imported from any country which imposes no tax or duty upon coal imported from the United States. The argument presented ‘is that this arrangement would permit the entry of coal free of duty from Canada should that country repeal its import duty on coal. In event of the latter case, it is contended, the American coal dealers of Pennsylvania and Ohio, who now control a large Canadian market, would add to their pockets the amount of the duty repealed by Canada. The British Columbia coal, which would come in free of duty, it is said, would compete with the great quantity of coal from the Americap government's coal lands in several Western states, reducing the price which the govern- ment receives for this coal. CHAMP CLARK HAS THE FLOOR Democratic Leader Speaks on the Tariff Bill. Washington, March 25.—Interest in the tariff discussion in the house of representatives centered in the speech of Mr. Clark of Missouri, minority leader and ranking Demooratic mem- ber of the committee on ways and means, From the outset Mr. Clark’s remarks * commanded attention. At times he injected humor into what he had to say and frequently was inter- rupted by applause. As a preliminary to his set speech Mr. Clark provoked the house to great laughter and Mr. Olmsted of Penn- sylvania, the chairman, to no little embarrassment by congratulating him upon the advent Tuesday of a son. For Mr. Payne the minority leader had only words of praise and his re- marks in that connection elicited ap- plause on both sides. Mr. Payne's powers of endurance, he declared, were a marvel and his ninehour speech on the tarift had made him a great historical person. “Indeed,” said Mr. Clark, “he has knocked higher than a kite the idiotic theory of Dr. Osler.” The speech of the majority leader he characterized as a superb vindication of his physical strength. Mr. Clark also had a kind word for every member of the committee on ways and means. “We worked like galley slaves in trying to ascertain the truth,” he sald. He denied that the committee had bullyragged any wit- ness, as, he said, had been charged, and declared that if any witness had received an indecent word in the com- mittee room he had provoked it by his own acts. INMATES EscAPE INJURY Bomb Exploded in Hallway of Chicago Residence. Chicago, March 25.—An attempt to destroy the home of James Macaluso, & steamship and labor agent, was made when a dynamite bomb wag ex- ploded in the hallway of the building. Macaluso and members of his family were thrown out of their beds, but escaped injury. The police made a thorough search of the neighborhood, just south of the loop district, but no trace of the dyna. miters could be found. Macaluso could not understand why the attempt to injure him was made. He said he had had no trouble with anybody and had received no threat- ening letters. SOUTH POLE NOT TOUCHED Lieutenant Shackeiton’s Expedition Fell Short of Goal. London, March 25.—Lieutenant Er- nest H. Shackelton of the British navy and his exploration party did not quite reach the South pole, as was reported. miles of the pole, which is 354 miles nearer than the point attained by the “discovery expedition,” of which Lieutenant Shackelton was an officer. As the expedition was undertaken rather for the purpose of geographical survey than with the idea of reach- ing the pole it may be said to have succeeded: beyond expectation. - The expedition reached withtn 111 | Every Stationer_Shoul Investigate 1 All who have tried fhe Poerless Mofstener sy *I3 indispensable,”” Retal etationers write for pricen B ey e PEERLESS MOISTENER CO. +For.Sale at The Pioneer Office WANTS ONE CENT A WORD. _— HELP WANTED. A A A7 AN S A WANTED—Girlforgeneral house- work. Inquire at 715 Bemidji avenue. _ FOR SALE. e TS, FOR SALE—Two lots, new cottage, nice location near Bemidji Lake. $650. Half cash, easy terms, H. A. Bliler, 1217 Bixby avenae. —_— 7 avende . FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice, s e R S R S FOR SALE. — Good second-hand piano, standard - make, in excellent condition. C. J. Pryor. FOR SALE—Cheap, household fur- niture, if taken at once. Inquire 921 Minnesota avenue. —_— - FOR SALE—Buffalo coat in excel- lent condition. Inquire atO’Leary & Bowser’s. —— Q LOST and FOUND FOUND—Gentlemen’s gold watch. Owner can have same by calling at 1105 Dewey - avenue and de- scribing property. LOST—Gentlemen’s gold open face watch with fob attached. Finder please return to Pioneer office. —_— MISCELLANEOUS. AN Ao, PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30t0 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. the Little Thing: Moore Push-Pins Moore Push-Points Moore Push-Tacks Moore Push-Buttons Youvesed thecsebrated MooreGlss Srommioc e 1 dox 10 0. or 00 AtSitinery: Wivare and drsg gores o 10 oo el ol oarn av paraE, o ey ERE'S A PIN—PUSH IT IN For Sale at The Pioneer Office Want‘ Ads FOR RENTING A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS OR CBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. Pioneer